“It doesn’t matter who you are, what you are, what you want out of life. It’s not about politics. It’s not about religion. It’s about humanity.” Jeny Crouch didn’t claim Summer 2012 as her time to kick back and relax. Instead, she decided to lead a charge that began in Austin, but has spread literally […]
Horseshoe Bay Resort is a Tropical Wonder in Texas Hill Country
Click Play on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast! Early this week, we had the exciting privilege of visiting Horseshoe Bay Resort on Lake LBJ, and spending the night. To be honest, we had never heard of Horseshoe Bay Resort before arranging our trip. But once we […]
Weird Coupons Supports Local Austin Businesses
Living in a city full of innovators and risk-takers is exciting. The vibrant startup scene in Austin is part of what makes our culture unique. I can’t go to a networking event without meeting an individual with bright eyes who wants to share his or her dream with the world. But the business formation process […]
3 Reasons Blanco State Park Should Be on Your Austin Summer To-Do List
Summer is here in Austin and we’re already starting to feel the heat. For those of you new to the area, it’s only going to get hotter. But there’s good news. Early summer in Austin is one of the best times of the year to break out the picnic basket and get your outdoor time […]
Favorite Texas State Parks Near Austin – Austinot Podcast, Ep. 13
Click Play on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast! Texas State Parks provide a little bit of everything for everyone. Whether you enjoy tent camping, hiking, fishing, swimming, grilling out, horseback riding or relaxing beneath the shade of your RV, there is a Texas State Park for […]
Guest Blog: My Top 5 Favorite Parks in Austin
This guest blog post is by Ashly Howard. As a mother of three, I want to make sure my children have just as much fun at the park as I do at the casino. I want to make sure their hair blows in the wind and their minds race deciding what they want to do […]
Best Texas Swimming Holes on Austinot Podcast Ep. 11
Click the Play button on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast! When those scorching Summer days start hitting, a cool Texas swimming hole can be the best relief. The Austinot has scoured the area for the best swimming holes in and around the Austin. Here’s the list […]
Guest Blog: Girl Drives Ferrari Thanks to Lone Star Exotics
This guest blog post is by Kristin Shaw. You can hear the car before you step into it…a quarter million dollars’ worth of Italian engineering is warming up to the task ahead, seeming to protest loudly before settling into a content purr. The sleek lines of the vehicle attract me like a magnet, and I […]
Ronald McDonald House is a Quiet Hero for Families in Need
If you have ever had a loved one sick with a serious illness, you know how life is turned upside down. Your ability to work is impeded by worry, and day-to-day necessities like eating and sleeping take the back burner to the nurturing of the one you care about. Having a sick child may be the […]
Guest Blog: Austin Disc Golf Stirs Community Spirit
This guest blog post is by Troy Herman. Disc golf is not just a sport to be played; it is a passion that should be felt. I have played disc golf with some of the best players in the world and, while we have competed with much seriousness, we have never forgotten how it all […]