Double Trouble is an amphibious “Barge” / food trailer that serves BBQ to folks in South Austin (SOCO – actually, some might say LOCO ” – lower Congress) If you’re heading south on Congress, the restaurant rests on its trailer on the right hand, just after Ramble, before Stassney – 5300 S. Congress 78745 to […]
Offbeat Wedding in Austin Texas
I recently had the honor of marrying two of my greatest friends at the Mercury Hall in Austin TX. We gave them the best kickoff to the rest of their lives together. I borrowed bits and pieces from other posted ceremonies and came up with some of my own. Well.. it worked pretty well. Here […]
Doeskin Ranch Trails – Balcones Canyonlands – National Wildlife Refuge
Balcones Canyonlands – National Wildlife Refuge The family headed out to the Balcones Canyonlands – why? – because there had to be a trail somewhere in that giant green polygon we always see over there on Google Maps. I used Cow Creek road as the destination in the GPS to get us up to the […]
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4608 Hank Ave. – Complete Remodel – 50’s Vintage Bungalow!!
50’s charm with a modern makeover. Refinished hardwoods. Replaced wiring, plumbing, lighting, drywall & insulation (R20 in walls & R38 attic). New HVAC & tankless water heater. Contemporary kitchen with custom-built cabinets, stainless steel appliances & granite countertops. Open floorplan. Extra large windows throughout house. Bathroom remodeled to include space for a stackable washer/dryer. Huge […]
State by State & City by City (TX) Crime Statistics – 2010
The FBI has posted the 2010 crime statistics. I made the CSV files a little more user friendly. Feel free to download them and open with Excel (links below the text). Here are some of the highlights, according to a Texas Tribune analysis of the report, which was released October 3rd: In total number of […]
Stephenson Preserve – A Diamond in the Rough!
Today we found one of the coolest hikes we ever done in the city of Austin. Stephenson Preserve is part of the City Of Austin’s Central and Eastern Preserve groups, but it doesn’t seem like the Austin has done much to care for the park. Quite the contrary – It seems the locals have stepped […]
Hiking and Camping Resources – Greater Austin Area
My wife, child, dog and I are avid hikers. The weekend isn’t complete without a camping trip and it’s difficult to unwind after work without a good nature hike. Over the years, I’ve run into great resources that other people and organizations put together to bring to light some of the lesser known areas of […]
Austin Real Estate Market Overview and Statistics – July 2011
Below are statistics from the Austin Board of Realtors (ACTRIS) MLS: February through July of 2011. This is a realtor report representing the entire MLS for residential properties only. The list displays active listings, average days on market, average sold prices and absorption rate for any given price range.
Know your Market Statistics – April 2011
Here are two glimpses into the Austin real estate Market for April. The numbers represent: 1) The company market share of units sold in Austin, TX 2) the Real Estate Market Overview from 11/2010 to 04/2011 for Residential listings
Free Paint at Austin ReBlend!
Not only can you dispose of your hazardous materials and waste safely here, you can: Dispose of Automotive Products Dispose of Lawn Care Products Dispose of Batteries Recycle Paint and Paint Products Recycle Empty Containers. NOTE: Austin reblend is prohibited by TCEQ regulations to take waste from businesses Let’s get to the point though… In […]