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Around Austin-Sunday morning February 15th 2026-View of Town Lake before sunrise from the Ann Richards Bridge looking east. See more below. The recently completed Waterline Tower, the tallest along the shore and in Texas with the Fairmont to the left capped in blue. Participants making their way up and over the Ann Richards Bridge to find their starting corrals on Congress Avenue. The Texas Capitol Rotunda in view.

Around Austin-Sunday morning February 15th 2026. "That's What Friends Are For" gathering on the Ann Richards Bridge before sunrise readying for the Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K event.

Around Austin-Sunday morning February 15th 2026-Spectators cheer on their runner. The vibe touches the soul. The humanity of the Austin Maraton cannot be understated. See another image below. Supporting those that invest themselves in distance running at all levels.

Around Austin-Sunday morning February 15th 2026-Two of the three Wheelchair racers made the starting line on time. Another under his own power joined just a bit later. The elite corral behind: #88 Kellyn Taylor went on to win the Women's division shaving nearly two minutes off the course record. #12 Joey Whelan went on to win overall with a course record pace of 5:06 per mile.

Around Austin-Sunday morning February 15th 2026-The start of the Elite Marathon corral. On the far left, in a blurry image, Joey Whelan starts what would be a recording-breaking 5:06 per mile pace for this hilly course.

Around Austin-Sunday morning February 15th 2026-Griffin Neal wins the Half Marathon with at blistering 5:03 pace for a 1:06:04 time. For the complete statistics see the RunFAR APP. See more images below of The Joy, The Reflection, The Gratitude of distance running by individuals at all levels. Tatum Smith reflects on her second place finish in the Women's Half Marathon ran at a 6:16 per mile pace. Emma Lopez finished fourth in the Women's Half Marathon at a 6:16 pace. Elish

Around Austin-Sunday morning February 26th 2026-Austin Marathon-"It don't come easy!" Above second place winner Elisha Barno reflects on finishing 1:08.3 behind Joey Whelan. See more images below. An accomplished finish but not without trials and tribulations Giving it all through the finish

Around Austin-Sunday morning February 15th 2026-The Austin Marathon Champion, with a record-breaking time of 2:13:18, is American Joesph Whelan. His average pace was 5:06 over this hilly course. See more images of Joey below. Under perfect weather and a 0700 start this 35th Austin Marathon was an amazing event. With 30,000 runners in the three distances the event also had more than 2,500 volunteers, 26 miles of live music and 100,000 spectators along the course. For more

Around Austin-Sunday morning February 15th 2026. Austin Marathon Women's Champion Kellyn Taylor crossing the finish line. Kellyn's time at 2:33:29 shaved nearly two minutes off the record with an average pace of 5:52 per mile over this hilly course. Under perfect weather and a 0700 start this was an amazing event. Running enrollment for the three distances was capped at 30,000. This celebration of distance running also had 2,500 volunteers, 26 miles of live music and 100

Around Austin-30,000 runners are expected for tomorrows 35th running of the Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. See images from the Bib and SWAG pickup and the Health & Fitness Expo held at the Palmer Events Center ending at 6 PM today. The race starts on Congress tomorrow morning. See https://www.youraustinmarathon.com for full details of the race and associated events. Family affair Runners having gathered their Bib and Swag enter the Expo Vendors attracting a crowd

Around Austin-Much needed beneficial rain is happening today. Up to 0.6 inches expected with good probability until 17:00. SSE winds at 10 MPH with gusts of 23 MPH possible. Temperature will range from now at 65°F to 72° peaking at 13:00. With rain ending late afternoon Valentine plans will benefit and the stage will be set for a great Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K tomorrow morning.

Around Austin-Jo's Coffee at 1300 South Congress "i love you so much." everyday but especially on Valentine's Day. Image Wednesday February 11th 2026.

Around Austin-Uber Premier on a South Congress lot at James Street, Wednesday February 11th 2026. See more snapshots below. Cupid's Concierge SWAG Photo Op set Photo Op set, Guests queue up amongst the red velvet ropes.

Around Austin-A heart mural at Lucky Robot Restaurant all year long especially Valentine's Day Saturday February 14th 2026. Image Wednesday February 11th 2026, see https://www.luckyrobotatx.com for details about Lucky Robot Restaurant at 1303 South Congress Avenue. "truth" by @mikejohnstonartist

Around Rollingwood-Thursday February 12th 2026-Some door Valentine's decorations.

Texas 6A Basketball-West Lake Hills, Texas-Westlake High School-Al Bennett Court, Tuesday evening February 10th 2026. Above #5 Bo Ogden sinks the winning basket early for a 3-0 lead. Westlake never trailed the visiting Dripping Spring Tigers, led 16-11 after the first quarter, 33-21 after the second quarter, 49-35 after the third quarter to win 63-41. #24 Mack Martin, in the foreground, went off scoring 22 points on a pure shooting night. Westlake scoring by quarter was

Last feature of the Wishbone Bridge and Unity Underpass Project Around Austin-Above, the view that the Skyline Overlook will feature when complete this Spring. Image Monday February 9th 2026, center building is the just recently completed Waterline Tower-the tallest in Texas, on the right "6G" the tower at West 6th and Guadalupe. See the mock up of the platform below. See https://www.austintexas.gov for full detail on the Wishbone Bridge project.

Around Austin-LOVE street art on the Longhorn Dam as viewed from the Wishbone Bridge. Monday February 9th 2026. See a couple enjoying a moment below.

Around Austin-A view from the Wishbone Bridge looking West towards downtown Austin. The bridge was opened with a huge audience on Saturday February 7th 2026. Above an image from Monday February 9th 2026 showing visitors enjoying the new space. See https://www.austintexas.gov for details of the "Wishbone Bridge and Unity Underpass Project. The bridge connects the Southside and Northside Butler Trail along Town Lake AKA Lady Bird Lake. The bridge is just in front of the L

Around Austin-The Unity Underpass Project is part of the Wishbone Bridge project that had its "Ribbon Cutting" with a large crowd on Saturday February 7th 2026. The underpass connects the Butler Trail to the Krieg Field Softball Complex. This view above from Monday February 9th looks into the underpass from the Ann and Roy Butler Trail towards the Krieg Field Softball Complex. The underpass is illuminated and night views are reportedly spectacular, not shown. "The public

Around Austin-The view east from the Wishbone Bridge. The view is just beyond the gates of the Longhorn Dam in East Austin below North Pleasant Valley Road. According to The Trail Conservancy "The Wishbone Bridge, a bicycle and pedestrian bridge ... completes the Butler Trail's 10 mile loop." The bridge connects the Southside to the Northside of Town Lake just yards west of the Longhorn Dam in East Austin. Image Monday February 9th 2026.

Around Austin-The 2026 Austin Marathon is this Sunday February 15th. The 35th Anniversary edition includes a 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon and has enrolled a remarkable 30,000 participants. "Olympic medalist Gabby Thomas will officially start the race" [High Five Events]. Brief schedule of events: Health & Fitness Expo, Runner Pickup Bib & SWAG at Palmer Events Center starting Friday 11AM-7PM and continuing Saturday 9AM-6PM. Race Day the venue opens at 5:30AM with the Ha

Around Austin-An Alistair MacKenzie inspired club has been announced with an opening planned for later in 2026. The MacKenzie Club is located in the "Summit at Addie Roy" building at 260 Addie Roy Road. See https://www.mackenzieclub.com for details about "Austin's Premier Indoor Golf & Social Club." Image above, front of the three story building that will house the club. Thursday January 29th 2025. See more images below. View of 260 Addie Roy from just above Texas RM 22

Texas Boys 6A Basketball-Westlake Al Bennett Court-Tuesday February 3rd 2026-The rematch of the "Battle of the Lakes" had Westlake besting Lake Travis (LT) 56-53 in Overtime. Back on January 9th Lake Travis edged out visiting Westlake 64-62 with a shot as the clock ran out. The rematch too was close with LT holding a small lead twice and Westlake leading by two after Q1, by three after Q2, by six after Q3 and then tied at the end of regulation. Score by quarter Westlake 13

Around Austin-The Overlook at Westlake located at 1300 Lost Creek Blvd Austin, Texas 78746. Floor plans include "The Pinnacle" 4/4 3,326-3,393 SQFT, "The Crestline" 4/4.5 3,827-3,933, "The Ridgeline 5/5 4,530-4,629 SQFT, "The Vista 5/5 4,855-5,007 SQFT, "The Summit" 6/5.5 4,937-5,025 SQFT. See https://theoverlookatwestlake.com or call/text (512) 359-9526. Image Thursday January 29th 2026. See more images below. Construction as of Thursday January 29th 2026 with rising wa

Around Austin-Last moonset of January 2026. Image 06:23 Saturday January 31st. Moon Direction 298.93 WNW, next full moon tomorrow February 1st, 16:09 [Data source timeanddate.com ]

Texas 6A Girl's High School Basketball-West Lake Hills Texas-Friday evening January 30th 2026. Westlake achieved a milestone of 32-0 by defeating visiting Bowie 53-37 on Al Bennett court. This Westlake record is the best Westlake basketball record in 40 years. For Westlake, #21 Ellie Jacobs got the start as #0 Molly Frazer was suited up but resting an ankle. #2 Townsend Hamilton was in the rotation assisting the usual starters #15 Tamia King, #30 Geralynn Byers-Veal, #10

Around Austin-Austin Colleges & Universities-Above the University of Texas Tower [ RM2244.COM Archive Image April 3rd 2023]. Source: The Austin Business Journal January 23-29, 2026 pp18. #1 The University of Texas 55,000 enrolled Fall 2025 followed by Austin Community College District 43,891, Texas State University San Marcos 41,858, St. Edward's University 2,649, and Southwestern University Georgetown 1,434. Nine others listed in order Huston-Tillotson University, Concor

Texas 6A High School Basketball-Wednesday evening January 28th 2026-West Lake Hills, Texas-A rematch of the "512" rivalry between Westlake and Austin was a cold weather rescheduled game on Al Bennett court at Westlake. Westlake prevailed at Austin back on December 20th 53-46 and followed that with a defensive battle 42-36 last evening. Intensive defense and some cold shooting led to a Westlake lead 11-7 after one quarter. Both teams likely suffered from ice-storm related d

Around Austin-Longhorn and Georgia Bulldog Basketball Game Video Game Fun, Saturday afternoon January 25th 2026. See another snapshot below.

Around Austin-Longhorn Spirit. Longhorn Basketball and visiting Georgia Bulldogs, Saturday afternoon January 24th 2026. See another snapshot below. See https://texaslonghorns.com for details. Longhorn Cheer.

Around Austin-A rare winter scene in the Austin Hill Country. Sunday morning January 25th 2026. See additional snapshots below

Around Austin-Sunday Morning January 25th 2026, 23°F. The last 24 hours brought 0.3 inches of cold rain, sleet and snow leaving a dusting of white in the Hill Country. The Ice Storm warning ends by noon today and there's no more precipitation expected for ten days. Temperatures will continue low ranging from 19°F-31°F through Wednesday. See another snapshot below.

College Basketball-Moody Center-Austin Texas-Saturday afternoon January 24th 2026. The visiting Georgia Bulldogs, 16-3 and 4-2 in the SEC, entered the game leading the nation in total scoring, fast break points, and blocked shots. Texas 11-8 and 2-4 in the SEC looked overmatched in a choppy first half but notably for Texas they eliminated Georgia's fast break game. After the first half, the key game stats were similar with Georgia leading 37-30. Georgia's advantage was ma

Texas 6A High School Girls Basketball-Friday evening January 23rd 2026-Akins, 0-7 in District, trekked to West Lake Hills on a rainy and cold evening to face the Westlake Lady Chaparrals, 6-0 in district and 29-0 overall. Akins gave great effort, fought for every point, cheered every made basket and played with pride falling behind early to trail 4-27 after Q1, 9-40 after Q2, 9-72 after Q3 to lose 18-89. If you weren't already aware, Westlake has assembled a formidable star

Around Austin-According to Apple <0.5 inches of rain fell in the last 24 hours with 1.6 inches expected though in the next 24 hours. Temperatures were mild today, 63°F currently, but will be dipping to 38°F by Sunrise yet remaining above freezing through 5PM tomorrow. The temperature is then forecasted to fall becoming as low as 30°F by 11PM, Rain and even Wintry mix is expected. Consult live forecasts for current conditions. Image above, 10 AM on RM2244 at Texas 360.

Around Austin-Only the devoted on the driving range at Fazio Canyons on a damp and cold Wednesday morning January 21st 2025. See another image below. Around Austin-Only the devoted on the driving range at Fazio Canyons on a damp and cold Wednesday morning January 21st 2025

Around Austin-Views from the Ann and Roy Butler Trail Wednesday morning January 21st 2026. View above, the Austin High Boat Launch on the north shore of Lake Austin. See many more snapshots below. Another view from the Austin High Boat Launch. View looking West. Mud Hens working Barton Creek in Zilker Park Mud Hens with reflections on Barton Creek in Zilker Park Condominium reflection on Barton Creek in Zilker Park Kayakers against the Austin Skyline. Notable buildings le

Around Rollingwood Texas-Murals at Trader Joe's Rollingwood. Above view from Mount Bonnell, below Zilker Park and Barton Springs. January 21st 2025.

Around Austin-Wednesday January 21st 2026-Fog this morning in the Austin Hill Country after light rain overnight. Consult your favorite forecast but the consensus is for lows ranging from 22°F with Cold Rain, Wintry Mix and Snow Friday through Sunday. Cold ranging from 23°-34° F will continue through next Monday through Friday.

Around Austin-Top Ten Meeting Facilities-Travis County Expo Center 265,000 SQFT, Circuit of The Americas (COTA) 259,500, Kalahari Resort 200,000, Palmer Events Center 125,000, HEB Center of Cedar Park 114,111, AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center 90,000, Moody Center 69,876, Camp Lucy 51,601, Q2 Stadium 47,167 and at #10 The Long Center for the Performing Arts 46,000. Ten other venues listed ~15,000-36,000. Data from Austin Business Journal January 9-15, 2026 pp16

Around Austin-Austin International Half Marathon, Sunday morning January 18th 2026. Second place finisher, Johen Deleon #55 averaged 04:53/mile, 1.18.98 behind Victor Shitsama who had the winning time of 01:02:38. See another Johen Deleon image below.

Around Austin-Austin International Half Marathon, Sunday morning January 18th 2026-Cheering them on! Above Johen Deleon's family and friends braved the cold to support Johen who finished second. See more fan images below. Supporting Dad Bring great vibe Crowd's line the finish. Above #33 Noah Stevenson finished third with an average pace of 04:54 minutes per mile.

Around Austin-Austin International Half Marathon, Sunday morning January 18th 2026. A runner and partner celebrate his finish. See another image below.

Around Austin-Austin International Half Marathon-Sunday morning January 18th 2026. Victor Shitsama #5228 finished first with a time of 01:02:38 at an average pace of 04:47 minutes per mile.

Around Austin-Austin International Half Marathon, Sunday morning January 18th 2026. Paige Hofstad, #44, was the first women with a time of 01:12:50 and an average pace of 05:34 minutes/mile. See more images below. Around Austin-Austin International Half Marathon, Sunday morning January 18th 2026. Paige Hofstad was the first women with a time of 01:12:50 and an average pace of 05:34 minutes/mile. See mor images below. Around Austin-Austin International Half Marathon, Sunda

Texas Girls 6A High School Basketball-West Lake Hills, Texas-Friday evening January 16th 2026. Westlake entered the game against visiting Dripping Springs 5-0 in conference, 28-0 overall, ranked #1 in Texas and #16 in America. Dripping Springs was 2-3 in conference and 17-5 overall and ranked #308 in Texas. Westlake jumped out early. Score by Quarter Westlake 20-7, 36-13, 60-24 and 71-32. Image above #0 Molly Frazer on the break passing to #15 Tamia King. See many image

Around Austin-The Spurs Austin International Half Marathon this Sunday January 18th 2026, with at 7:30 AM start. View above from the Runner Number and SWAG pickup at the Palmer Events Center-Friday and Saturday. This is the first year of the Spurs title sponsorship. The Half includes at $10,000 elite price purse, attracting more than 45 top male and female competitors. The Half starts on Stonelake Blvd., just South of Texas 360 and finishes on 14th Street. The first runn

Around Austin-Views on the Ann and Roy Butler Trail early Sunday morning January 11th 2025. Reflections and with barren trees along the shore there's a clear view across Lake Austin. See another image below. Construction cranes ever present have move upstream from downtown near Austin High School.

Around Austin-Festivals and Events based on 2025 attendence. Above the Austin City Limits Festival, RM2244.COM archive image from Friday October 3rd 2025. ACL tied with Formula 1 with a total attendence of 450,000. Rodeo Austin 444,777 ranks third followed by Austin Trail of Lights 400,000, The Pecan Street Spring and Fall Festivals 400,000, South By Southwest Conference & Festival 309,000, MotoGP 125,806, HEB Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks 100,000, Pepperm