Found 12 blog entries tagged as things to do in austin texas.

There's no doubt that it's been a cold, wet winter for Austin but what if you don't have a home with working heating to keep you warm on those cold winter days? That's exactly what happened to Louis Hicks, a 92 year old WWII Veteran who found himself having to use his stove to heat his home.

Still, living in a house built in the 1930's means sometimes things slip through the cracks. For Hicks that includes repairing walls, ceilings and floors.

After members of the community saw the story on FOX 7 Austin News, they realized they could help the veteran live more comfortably, they immediately started showing up for him. “We want to try to coordinate as much as we can getting the public's help, coming over giving back to a veteran,” said Jared…

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It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving 2018 is almost here and we sure have a lot to be thankful for!

If you have family in town this week, or are searching for things to do, here are a few events that you should consider adding to your schedule for the week.

Thanksgiving Events іn Auѕtіn

28th Annual Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trоt: Thursday, Nоvеmbеr 22, 2018

Whаt better wау tо start a day of eating оff thаn with a 5 mіlе оr 1 mile run?? Thе Turkеу Trоt starts аt thе Lоng Cеntеr аnd bеnеfіtѕ the Cаrіtаѕ оf Austin.  Last year almost 20,000 реорlе participated. The Turkey Trot is a grеаt way tо start thе dау!

Operation Turkеу: Thursday, Nоvеmbеr 22, 2018

Lооkіng for аn орроrtunіtу tо give bасk to thіѕ community wе call home?  The…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Thanks to a recent article in the Statesman we know that Austin has once again been named the best city to live in America.

There are a variety of reasons to love living in Austin including a wide variety of things to do, great events, awesome live music, fantastic food and so much more.

There Are So Many Reasons To Live In Austin

Austin continues to beat out other top cities like Colorado Springs and Portland Oregon every year because the city also benefits from great home prices (when compared to the rest of the country), low taxes and high job growth.

Last year, Austin knocked Denver from the No. 1 spot on U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” And this year, it…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Another weekend is right around the corner. Can you believe it?

The week always seems to go by fast but the good thing is that there’s plenty of things to do in Austin this weekend.

Saturday, July 22nd

3rd Annual BBQ and Wine Fest 

Location – Spicewood Vineyards

Time – 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Jaws on the Water

Location – Volente Beach

Time – 6:00 to 11:00 pm

Sunday, July 23rd

Free Concerts in the Park at Long Center

Time – 7:30 to 9:30 pm

Free Zilker Summer Musical – The Wizard of OZ

Location – Zilker Hillside Theater

Time – 8:15 to 10:30 pm

Learn More About Austin Texas

Austin Texas is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, if you’re thinking about…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – One of the great things about life in Austin during the summer months is that you have a wide variety of things to do on a regular basis including the Red River Cultural District’s Hot Summer Nights, starting today July 13th and running through July 16th.

About Hot Summer Nights in Austin

Much like January’s Free Week, Hot Summer Nights are a series of free concerts hosted by music venues located in Austin’s Red River Cultural District. Running July 13-16 at various clubs in the area, the performances will feature popular local acts White Denim, The Octopus Project, Magna Carda, Matthew Logan Vasquez (Delta Spirit),  Golden Dawn Arkestra and Moving Panoramas among others. Similar to the Free Week…

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By the Kent Redding Group

Rated as the 3rd most popular thing to do in Austin Texas on tripadvisor.com, the Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail offers the best opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the lake while getting great exercise.

If you come to the Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail during the summer months be sure to get there early because it’s not uncommon for the temperature in Austin to reach the triple digits but one of the great things about hiking or biking on this trail is that there are plenty of places to stop and rest along the way and you can always cool off at Barton Springs Pool which is nearby.

Austin Texas Boardwalk

There are currently 3,000 to 15,000 people using the Trail every day of the year.  The Trail…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. - There's no denying that Austin has been growing by leaps and bounds over the last two years and the city has gained recognition as one of the fastest growing cities in the United States but thanks to a recent report from gobankingrates.com we know that the city was also ranked as one of the most comfortable cities in the United States.

What Makes Austin A Comfortable City?

A thriving economy and its status as the live music capital of the world and abundant outdoor art installations makes Austin a destination city.

To determine how much people need to make for a “comfortable” living in each city, the study used the 50-30-20 budgeting rule: 50% of your income should go toward necessities, 20%…

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Over the last year Austin Texas has received a lot of great press coverage online thanks to it being a very liveable city, including being a great place to find a job, and now our city has been ranked as the best state capitol to live in the United States thanks to recent data from wallethub.com.

Why Is Austin The Best State Capitol To Live In The United States?

Why is Austin the best state capitol to live in the United States? There are a variety of factors including economic strength, excellent health care, fun things to do in the area, affordable housing, cool people, great food, awesome music and so much more.

Besides all of the obvious reasons why Austin Texas is the best state capitol to live in the United States we also have an…

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By the Kent Redding Group

Are you searching for things to do in Austin this weekend? If so you’ve come to the right place!

In this article, we will break down some of the fun thing happening in Austin this weekend so you will know which events to add to your schedule.

Veterans Day 2016!

Thank you to all Veterans for your service!

In honor of Veterans Day 2016 many local restaurants are offering free meals to local Vets including Pluckers. The restaurant is offering a free complimentary entrée, side, and non-alcoholic beverage to all active duty and veterans.

Click here to learn more!

East Austin Studio Tour

Sponsored by Big Medium, the East Austin Studio Tour is an annual event that gives everyone the opportunity to connect…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Halloween 2016 is right around the corner and with this fun time of year many people are searching for pumpkin patches in Austin Texas. If you’ve been thinking about buying a pumpkin for yourself or the kids in your family here is a listing of pumpkin patches in Austin.

Elgin Christmas tree Farm

Location - 120 Natures Way, Elgin, TX 78621

Don’t miss their pumpkin festival! They offer great fun for the whole family

Click here to learn more.

Sweet Berry Farm

Location - 1801 FM1980, Marble Falls, TX 78654

This Marble Falls farm offers the Fall Fun Harvest, open from September 24 – November 6, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., except for Sundays when the hours are 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., and take…

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