All posts tagged "Austin Texas"
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
