Articles, tagged with "texas hill country", page 3
15th December 2009
Established in 1850, the community of Round Rock was aptly named for a large round rock that was located in the bed of Brushy Creek. Located within Williamson County, Round Rock is part of the fastest growing county in the state of Texas as well as one of...
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crystalguthrie
09th December 2009
Located only minutes away from the city of Austin, the community of Lakeway can be found on the south shore of Lake Travis. As with all of the communities found within Texas Hill Country, Lakeway features beautiful views of rolling hills and pristine lake...
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crystalguthrie
09th December 2009
Originally known as Bagdad, the city of Leander was established in 1882. Its history, however, extends even further back than 1882, as the first settlers arrived in the area as far back as 1845.
Located in the heart of Central Texas and along the edge...
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crystalguthrie
15th September 2009
Located in the picturesque Texas Hill Country in metropolitan Austin, Texas, the Eanes Independent School District (ISD) is widely recognized as a leader in educational excellence in the region. Comprised of six elementary schools, two middle schools and ...
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Author:
Joe Cline
14th September 2009
Paint work in a home stays for about two to three years before it is redone. In decorative work the walls have to be smooth and without dents. The quality of paint defines also the final product on the wall. Its important to use first to second grade a...
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Alex Carlson
13th August 2009
Johnson City is a Texas Hill Country town 48 miles west of Austin and 60 miles north of San Antonio. Johnson City is 25 miles south of the Highland Lakes community of Marble Falls and 30 miles east of Fredericksburg, so Johnson City is very centrally loca...
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Author:
Ki Gray
13th August 2009
Dripping Springs is a small city in Hays County which is located 21 miles west of Austin. In the census of 2000, Dripping Springs reported a population of 1,548 inhabitants and 554 households, and among them 418 families. The population density of Drippi...
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Author:
Ki Gray
12th June 2009
Marble Falls is a small city on the shores of the Colorado River in the Texas Hill Country. The city was founded in 1887 by General Adam R. Johnson, and incorporated in May of 1907. Marble Falls is located 47 miles northwest of Austin and 85 miles north o...
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Author:
Ki Gray
19th March 2009
Whenever there is a conversation about Austin it invariably turns to the subject of the Lakes. One of these lakes is Lake Travis. Although Lake Travis is part of the Austin lifestyle, it consists of many communities that provides a unique lifestyle and a...
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Author:
Curtis Reddehase
02nd February 2009
Austin, Texas, has always boasted a highly active populace, and is often listed among the nation's healthiest and most active cities. Cycling plays a huge role in this fitness-focused city, with an abundance of resources available to cyclists of every age...
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Author:
Ki Gray
28th January 2009
"The Gateway to the Texas Hill Country," Dripping Springs has rolling hills, rock bottom creeks, and beautiful wild life. Dripping Springs is located about 30 miles west of Austin on Highway 290. It is a quite little town of about 1,500 people.
Dripp...
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Author:
Robert Palmer
16th December 2008
Buda is a thriving small community southwest of Austin in the Texas Hill country. Buda was settled in 1881, and originally named Du Pre, but in 1887, the town changed its name when the residents realized there was another Du Pre, Texas. The town was found...
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Author:
Robert Palmer
29th October 2008
Held every spring, the Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival is a celebration of the rapidly expanding food and wine culture to be found in Central Texas. This 501(c)4 non-profit organization was founded in 1986, and their annual festivals have become...
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Author:
Ki Gray
05th September 2008
After a rather neutral start in 2008, the real estate market for residential homes in Austin has increased its inventory of homes for sale, according to statistics from the Austin MLS. This is happening despite a continuation of one of the highest metrop...
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Author:
Ki Gray
20th August 2008
You and your family deserve the best. You work hard all day, every day. When you come home, you should do so knowing that your house is located in a luxurious neighborhood and has luxurious amenities that will pamper you and let you forget about the stres...
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Author:
Joe