Category Archives: Austin

Three Cheers for the Sweet Tooth!

If you are one of the lucky millions of people who have an unashamed sweet tooth (or ten), then you know how convenient it is to have certain holidays be fueled by the consumption of all things sweet and tasty … Continue reading

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Embrace the Chance to Love

In the midst of all of the Valentine’s festivities, it’s important to remember others who may need to be shown a little extra love. All across the Lone Star state there are opportunities to give back to your community by … Continue reading

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The Art of Texas Romance

Whenever you are looking to purchase or rent a home, your realtor is likely to tell you the same thing: Location! Location! Location! Sometimes we discredit how much the environment around us influences our mental health, mood, and overall well-being. We … Continue reading

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Feel the Music

One of the hallmarks of our state’s capital is it’s title of “Live Music Capital of the World.” This title was officially given to Austin in 1991 when it was discovered that the city had more live music venues per … Continue reading

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Weird and Wonderful: The DNA of Texas

Many are familiar with our beloved capital’s slogan, “Keep Austin Weird.” As far as we can tell, so far so good with maintaining the integrity of this slogan. Austin is a unique, vibrant and eclectic city with people from all … Continue reading

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Christmas in the City

The Lone Star State is comprised of thousands of little towns and big cities that have their own unique flair and vibe. From the live music capital of the world, to the wide open spaces of West Texas, the DNA … Continue reading

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10 Reasons to be Thankful for The Lone Star State

For those of us who are lucky enough to live here, we can think of a million reasons to show appreciation for the Lone Star State. For those poor unfortunate souls who aren’t as lucky, we thought we’d compile a … Continue reading

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