Outdoor recreation is high priority in Austin, which boasts 220 parks. Two special places are Mount Bonnell and McKinney Roughs.
Art is alive and well in Austin
February 23, 2012 By
Here are two of the more than 20 galleries, large and small, scattered throughout Austin, offering a wide array of art forms from contemporary and fine art, Southwestern to Mexican themed paintings, as well as glasswork, sculpture, ceramics, and photography.
Things to do at University of Texas in Austin
February 19, 2012 By
Austin is bursting at the seams with sports and cultural events to keep visitors engaged, many originating on campus of the University of Texas.
Dallas Arboretum is beautiful any time of year
January 31, 2012 By
Thousands of pansies in various shades of purple, pink, white, yellow, and blue brightened the winter landscape at the Dallas Arboretum, and spring promises more spectacular displays.
Torchy’s Tacos takes Tex-Mex to new level in Austin
January 18, 2012 By
Dozens of entrepreneurs have put a Southern spin on “grab and go” food in Austin, Texas but that doesn’t mean trailer food is tasteless or drenched in ketchup. When you come to Torchy’s Tacos be prepared to sample savory offerings served from the portable kitchens.
LBJ’s Texas White House opens private quarters to public
January 10, 2012 By
On the 99th anniversary of Lady Bird Johnson’s birth, private quarters of the house at Lyndon B. Johnson’s ranch opened to the general public. Tours now include the entire ground floor of the famous Texas White House near Stonewall, Texas.
