All posts tagged "Austin Texas"
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Honky Tonk Foodie | February 10, 2021
Celebrate Black History Month in February With Online Events
February is Black History Month. Many exciting and educational events are being held throughout the Texas Hill Country,...
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THC Staff | February 5, 2021
A Look Back at Stubb’s BBQ: From Lubbock to Austin
Christopher B. "Stubb" Stubblefield is a legend of Texas barbecue. The original Stubb's was a restaurant in Lubbock,...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | January 8, 2021
Texan Liz Carpenter was Called the Funniest Woman in Politics
Notable Texans are committed to history every day. One of these people earned her rank even before death....
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Honky Tonk Foodie | December 29, 2020
Hermann Lungkwitz, First Landscape Artist of the Texas Hill Country
We all know the Texas Hill Country is a beautiful place with interesting topography, diverse flora and fauna,...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | December 22, 2020
Native Texan Willie Wells was a True Baseball Devil
Austin native Willie Wells had an intimidating nickname. Known as "The Devil" to other players, this Texan was...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | December 9, 2020
Elon Musk Moved to Texas: Tesla CEO is a Texan Now
Tesla, Inc. CEO and Chief Designer of SpaceX, Elon Musk, has confirmed his residential move to Texas as...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | November 19, 2020
O. Henry Museum Pun-Off: World Championships Punslingers Competition
Attention lovers of puns, clever wordplay, and competitions! The highly revered annual O. Henry Museum Pun-Off World Championships...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | November 9, 2020
Texas Road Name Change Leads to Anger and Confusion
Drivers rely on GPS and mobile mapping services more than ever before, but what happens when new roads...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | October 13, 2020
Celebrate Halloween Animal-Style! Texas Zoos Host Halloween
The October chill may not have arrived yet, but the season of candy and dress up can still...
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Deborah Hall | September 21, 2020
Enter at Your Own Risk: Austin Billboards Warn of Defunded Police
‘Warning! Austin Police Defunded! Enter At Your Own Risk’ is the statement displayed on billboards in Austin, Texas....
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Max McNabb | September 5, 2020
Several Boats Sink at Trump Boat Parade on Lake Travis
A large boat parade in support of President Trump was held on Lake Travis, Saturday, September 5. Unfortunately,...
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Texas Hill Country | August 17, 2020
A Police Officer Speaks Out Against Decision to Defund the Austin Police
After the city of Austin defunded its police department in mid-August, one Austin police officer spoke out against...
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Spring Sault | July 30, 2020
University of Texas at Austin Ranks Among Top Universities in the World
The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) recently released the rankings of the leading universities around the globe....
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Matthew Monk | July 22, 2020
Relish the Flavor at This Pickle Themed Restaurant
If pickles are your thing, then you're in luck. One Austin restaurant has turned this garnish into the...
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Matthew Monk | July 15, 2020
Basketball Buzz: 2020 is an Unprecedented Year in Hill Country Hoops
2020 has proven to be an unprecedented year for Hill Country hoops. Whether a basketball fan, a parent,...
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Spring Sault | July 9, 2020
Austin City Council Approves $2,000 Fine for Face Mask Violations
Austin City Council passed a resolution on Thursday, July 9, 2020 which states that anyone caught not wearing...
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Max McNabb | July 2, 2020
Texas Governor Makes Face Masks Compulsory in Public
Texas Governor Abbott has issued a statewide mask order. Beginning the day before Independence Day at noon, the...
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Spring Sault | July 2, 2020
Hill Country Resident Constructs Backyard Replica Moontower
Bob Wucher, a resident of Liberty Hill in Austin, recently constructed a 29-foot moontower in his backyard. Why?...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | June 17, 2020
Texas Roaster Dulce Doce Sources Their Coffee From a Special Place
If to you, coffee is not just a drink to consume in the morning, but rather, a part...
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Spring Sault | June 9, 2020
Watch: White Protesters Surround and Taunt Black Texas State Trooper
During protests regarding the killing of George Floyd, some tense confrontations took place in Austin last week. Protesters...