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Best restaurant patios in Austin
With COVID-19 hospitalizations continuing to climb and ICU beds and ventilators in short supply, some people are retreating to dining behavior from last year. Every restaurant I’ve visited requires staff to continue to wear masks, and many are recommending, if not yet requiring, diners wear masks when not eating and drinking at their tables. And a recent poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research showed more than half of Americans favor mask mandates for dining at restaurants. Such a mandate is illegal in Texas. I, like many diners I’ve spoken with, am once again eating almost exclusively on patios. Good news: There are a lot of great patios at Austin…
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Best neighborhoods to stay in Austin and still be close to the action
Are you planning on relocating to the Austin Texas area? If so, you’re in good company because the Austin area continues to be one the top relocation destinations in the United States that attracts people from all over the world. In this article, we will provide you with more information about Austin Texas neighborhoods so that you can get a good idea of which one will be right for you. Downtown Downtown is the hardworking hub of the city. Here you’ll find the sprawling state capitol complex and a cluster of museums and hotels catering to politicians, business travelers and convention-goers. But downtown plays hard too. The neighborhood is chock-full…
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Austin-area housing market stays hot, sets January records
Continuing the Austin-area housing market’s hot streak, home sales and the median price paid for those homes set records for a January, according to new data from the Austin Board of Realtors. Low mortgage interest rates, high demand and a shortage of homes continue to fuel the market and drive prices higher, experts and real estate agents say. Sales of single-family homes, townhomes and condos soared almost 24% in January, with 2,523 homes changing hands, a record volume for the month. Half of the houses sold for more than $365,000 and half sold for less, a January record for the median price and an increase of nearly 20% over January 2020’s median. Things To Do Before…
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Thinking About Buying An Austin Texas Home? Make Sure You Hire A Real Estate Agent First
Are you thinking about buying in Austin Texas home? If so, you’ve come to the right place! The Austin Texas real estate market continues to remain hot thanks to historically low interest rates and high demand for real estate in the local area. What do these two things mean to you? As a buyer, you have to know that buying a home during a competitive real estate market can be really challenging, this is why you want to hire a professional real estate agent to help you find the right property. Over 20 Years Real Estate Experience Unlike some real estate agents for just getting started in local real estate,…
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The best meteor shower of 2020 will feature multi-colored shooting stars on Sunday night
A dazzling display is about to unfold in the night sky as one of the most reliable meteor showers of the entire year approaches its peak. Every year, skywatchers around the globe circle Dec. 13 on their calendars, the night that the Geminid meteor shower reaches its climax, although the celestial light show is best seen from a spot north of the equator. This is the perfect event for younger stargazers with an earlier bedtime as the Geminids are one of the only major meteor showers that are active during the evening. Shooting stars will start to streak across the night sky by around 9 p.m., local time, and will…
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Governor Abbott announces virtual music conference
AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott announced a virtual, one-day music conference to be held in Texas. The Second Annual Texas Sounds and Cities conference will be held on Monday, November 16 starting at 11 a.m. The conference will be co-hosted by the Texas Music Office and Hear Fort Worth, and it will bring together music lovers to discuss the future of music in Texas. “Music is a big part of the Texas brand,” said Governor Abbott. “As our focus is on safely and strategically revitalizing all aspects of the Lone Star State—work, school, entertainment, and culture—Texas is committed to working alongside community leaders to ensure they have the knowledge and…
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The Cathedral Hosts Socially Distanced Evenings Of Music, Art
NORTH AUSTIN, TX—Enjoy an intimate and unique celebration of Austin’s artists and musicians with a socially distanced evening gathering featuring delicious margaritas. Art + Music at the Cathedral will have safety protocols in place to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, including private group seating with 50% max capacity to maintain safety for everyone. Masks are required to enter and temperature checks will take place at the door. Masks may be removed while seated. There will be sanitizer provided by Surgicept throughout the venue. Held on Thursday evenings beginning on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Ticket pricing is per table, with only 1 ticket reservation needed…
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Fall is a great time to get your garden cleaned up for 2021
Fall is here, and it’s also an excellent time to get your garden cleaned up in preparation for 20201! If you want to get better at gardening, or you are looking for some great tips, this article will provide you with tips that you can use to get your garden cleaned up for 2021. Tips For Cleaning Up Your Garden During The Fall Within or below the leaf litter that accumulates in the autumn, so much unseen life exists. Given the chance, it will weather the off-season there. “If you clean up every leaf pile in the landscape, you’re not only removing or destroying overwintering insects,” said Ms. Rodomsky-Bish, the…
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Austin, San Marcos to reopen parks, amenities, rec facilities
Updated Sep 11, 2020 at 3:55 PM Two of the largest cities in Central Texas plan to reopen many of their parks and recreational facilities as health officials continue to see signs that coronavirus cases might be waning. Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department on Friday said more park amenities would be made available and some programs would restart as early as Saturday. In San Marcos, city officials announced that parks would reopen starting Wednesday. The Parks Department said the decision to reopen Austin’s park amenities was made in consultation with Austin Public Health and city leaders. As of Friday, Austin-Travis County’s weekly average number of new hospital admissions for the coronavirus has stayed below 20 since…
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Construction Continues In Downtown Austin Despite Pandemic
AUSTIN, Texas — The City of Austin’s growth downtown hasn’t slowed down much during the coronavirus pandemic, as more than two dozen projects keep pushing ahead that’ll continue changing the skyline. According to data kept by the Downtown Austin Alliance, only one project has been canceled because of the pandemic. Five others have been completed. There are 26 projects under construction with 25 others proposed or in planning, according to DAA data. “The activity that we see in downtown right now is an indication of the very healthy real estate market economy that we had when we entered this pandemic,” said Michele Van Hyfte, vice president of urban design for the Downtown Austin Alliance.…
