SXSW's $317 million impact
Written by Lois Rodriguez | Published September 15, 2015
If anyone ever wondered if South by Southwest has any staying power, the answer is a resounding "Yes!" each year …
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Patrols heightened over Labor Day Weekend
Written by Lois Rodriguez | Published September 4, 2015
Labor Day weekend is always buzzing with fun gatherings, recreational outings and more. It's also a time of increased wrecklessness.…
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10 Tips for Toddlers to Teens
Written by Lois Rodriguez | Published September 4, 2015
Summer vacation zoomed by, fortunately the Labor Day holiday happens just in the nick of time. It's a dose of…
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Open for Business
Written by Lois Rodriguez | Published August 25, 2015
It has been 3 months since torrential rains soaked a drought-stricken and thirsty state, but in the wake of the…
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Texas Brews News
Written by Lois Rodriguez | Published August 7, 2015
You don't need a special occasion to appreciate a cold beer, especially with the growing mastery of craft brews, but…
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Utopiafest music festival aims to live up to its name
Written by Matt Joyce | Published August 5, 2015
In creating Utopiafest, Travis Sutherland and his partners set out to develop a music festival worthy of its picturesque Hill…
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Blanco State Park reopens after floods
Written by Lois Rodriguez | Published July 31, 2015
Two months after devastating Memorial Day floods caused significant damage to Blanco State Park, the facility will reopen some areas…
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Balmorhea works to accommodate big weekend crowds
Written by Matt Joyce | Published July 21, 2015
Balmorhea State Park—home of the spectacular San Solomon Springs swimming pool—is adding parking options to accommodate heavy traffic on summer…
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Monumental Gain
Written by Lois Rodriguez | Published July 10, 2015
It's been a big week in Texas. On Sunday, the San Antonio Missions achieved World Heritage Site status. Today, after…
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Friona with all the fixins
Written by Erin Inks | Published July 6, 2015
The "Cheeseburger Capital of Texas" hosts its 10th annual Cheeseburger Festival in City Park on July 18.
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Mission Accomplished
Written by Lois Rodriguez | Published July 5, 2015
The San Antonio Missions have long held a special place in my heart, but today, it was named a World…
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Out to Sea
Written by Lois Rodriguez | Published July 1, 2015
I’m a NatGeo junkie, and I love seeing the magic of nature – pecking order in the primate world, hunting…
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