The coronavirus shutdown has put the brakes on life for many folks, but there won’t be anything slow about the horse races coming up in nearby Gillespie County.
Over the course of four weekends--two in July and two in August--the Gillespie County Fair & Festival Association will be holding its annual Thoroughbred and quarter horse races.
Horse racing is an experience for all your senses.
“What people love about horse racing is the thrill of seeing them run, hearing the thundering of ...
NOTE: This event has been canceled.
In 1821, Stephen F. Austin, known as the “Father of Texas,” made a contract to bring 300 families to the Spanish province, which now is Texas. By 1823, probably more than 600 to 700 people were in Texas, hardy colonists from the various portions of the United States at that time, who settled not far from the Gulf of Mexico.
There was no regular army to protect them, so Austin called the citizens together and organized a group to provide the needed p ...
With the summer heating up and social distancing keeping us home, it’s natural that we want to find ways to get out, cool down, and still be safe.
With 21 miles of water, Lake LBJ is a great option!
Located in Llano and Burnet County, the almost 6,300 acres of lake area make enjoying the great outdoors, distantly, a reality.
Boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing and more are all great ways to spend the dog days of summer.
Running from Kingsland to Horseshoe Bay, Lake LBJ follows the ...
