Around Austin-Rain continues in the Austin Hill County at 19:00 Friday May 5th 2026. A total of 0.7 inches in this 48 hour period is expected with more forecasted for Saturday and Sunday. With ~12-14 inches of rain YTD, 2026 compares favorably with the historic range of 10-18 inches (Source KXAN).

Around Austin-Classic Car-1962 Austin Healey spotted at Barton Creek Golf Club. According to Google "The 1962 3000 MK II is a celebrated British roadster, prized for its classic design and spirited performance. The BN7 (2 Seater): The final true open-roadster two-seater: extremely rare (only about 355 built from 1962-1963)." May 12th 2026. See other profiles below.

Around Austin-19:45 Wednesday June 3rd 2026. Rain greeting the Hill Country an hour before sunset. The last 24 hours brought 0.3 inches of rain with another 0.25 inches expected for this 24 hour period (Apple).

Around Austin-In the Western Sky 9 PM Sunday May 31st 2026. Jupiter and Venus in the Western Sky. According to Google "The most spectacular Jupiter-Venus conjunction of 2026 takes place on June 8 and 9, 2026. The two brightest planets in the night sky will appear exceptionally close together-about 1.5° apart, or roughly three full moon-widths."

Around Austin-Mural Art-By Victoria Majesta Marquez. See https://www.victoriamajestamarquez.com for details. This work under the Southside of the Lamar Street Bridge along the Ann and Roy Butler Trail. Images taken Wednesday May 27th 2026. See more snapshots below.

Around Austin-Sunrise, Belterra Texas, Sunday May 24th 2026. See Cloud Sunrise reflection below. Cloud Sunrise reflection.

Around Austin-A bee finds synergy with a Texas Prickly Pear bloom. Tuesday May 19th 2026.

Around Austin-Pink Silk Tree, AKA Persian Silk Tree, Mimosa Tree, Albizia julibrissin along Addie Roy Road Monday afternoon May 18th 2026. See Addie Roy Road image with a Pink Silk Tree below. Pink Silk Tree on the northern side of Addie Roy Road.

Around Austin-Lilac Chaste Trees are in bloom. This at Fazio Foothills golf course. Tuesday May 19th 2026. See closeup image below. Closeup of Lilac Chaste Tree in bloom. Also known as Vitex agnus-castus or simply as Chaste Tree.

Around Austin-New vista point along the Ann and Roy Butler Trail, Friday morning May 15th 2026. See views below. Vista point view down Lake Austin towards town. Vista point view up Lake Austin with the Texas Rowing Center on the left background.

Around Austin-"Come and Hike It" Texas meet up at the Roberta Crenshaw Pedestrian Bridge along the Ann and Roy Butler Trail. Friday morning May 15th 2026. @comeandhikeit

Around Austin-University of Texas Women's Rowing Team were "cheered on" by their most loyal fans yesterday morning. Yesterday's practice was the crew's last before heading to the NCAA Championships on Lake Lanier, Georgia. The multi-day regatta gets underway May 29th. See below, snapshots of the team on Lake Austin yesterday morning Monday May 25th 2026.

Around Austin-"Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the last Monday in May. It is dedicated to mourning and honoring the U.S. military personnel who died while serving the Armed Forces." (Wikipedia.Org). Flag view from the Laura Bush Library 9411 RM2244. 512-327-3045, https://www.westbanklibrary.com See below a private display of the United States Armed Services flags. Left to right: Navy, Army, Coast Guard, Gadsden, Air Force,Marines, Space

Around Austin-Places We Love-Memorial Day weekend kicks off the start of vacation for many local schools including those in the Eanes Independent School District. RM2244.COM sojourned for some BBQ in nearby Driftwood for some Salt Lick BBQ. The Salt Lick BBQ, 18300 RM 1826 https://saltlickbbq.com 512-858-4959

Around Austin-Austin Greek Festival "Livin' the Greek Life" May 22nd-24th 2026. See https://www.austingreekfestival.com for all the details. RM2244.COM attended early before the real fun began. See snapshots below of food and vendor stations on the site of the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church 4314 South St. Stephens School Road. Lakonia Imports. See https://www.lakonia-imports.com Trapezi Foods, see https://trapezifoods.com Asimosfoods, "Taste the Ancient Greek Diet.

Around Austin-Reporting a nearby electric storm with heavy rain here in the Hill Country 18:45 May 21st 2026. Heavy rain is expected for the next hour. 0.55 inches expected in the next 24 hours (Apple).

Around Austin-Bull Creek at Lakewood Drive and Texas 360 flowing well this morning after 2.4 inches of rain from the overnight thunderstorms. 0.6 inches of rain are expected over the next 24 hours with rain also forecasted (Apple) Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Temperature lows will range from 66°F-69°F with highs ranging from 80°F-87°F. More images below. Eastern view above at 0645 Wednesday May 20th. Northern view. View towards Texas 360.

Around Austin-Austin Hill Country Sunset Saturday May 16th 2026.

Around Austin-Scarlet Bugler AKA Penstemon Centranthifolius at the Eilers Deep Eddy Park. Friday morning May 15th 2026.

Around Austin-After the Thunderstorm, the Forest Floor 0730 Monday May 11th 2026.