Texas 6A High School Football-Patton Jones to Nash Chapman for Westlake's first TD at 5:43 in the first quarter against visiting Euless Trinity Trojans (Dallas Metroplex). See the second TD below. Patton Jones to Rhett Jenkins for the second Westlake TD at 0.52 in the first quarter. QB Patton Jones using his feet. #43 RB Cooper Jones chews up yards. Coach Salazar works the sideline. Westlake led 14-0 at the half and won 35-10. Westlake had 16 first downs and 276 yards of t

Texas 6A Football-Westlake Football storms the field. Friday evening at Westlake September 4th 2026. See below, the football kids storming the field earlier.

Texas 6A Football-Westlake Sr. Cheer introductions. Friday evening September 4th 2026. See the next frame below.

Texas 6A Football-Euless Trinity sparkled with their Cheer and Band-see below. Friday Evening at Westlake September 4th 2026.

Around Pebble Beach-A grove of Monterey Cypress near Cypress Point. Friday August 28th 2026.

Around Pebble Beach-The Lone Cypress. Likely one of the most photographed tree ever. Located on the 17 Mile Drive. Thursday August 27th 2026. In the background right is Point Lobos and a smoky sky from the Timber Fire.

Around Carmel Bay-From Asilomar, the clouds are tinged in moody orange tones. Smoke having drifted from Big Sur's Timber contributed to the dramatic Sunset, Thursday August 27th 2026.

Around the Monterey Bay-View of farms, Monterey Bay, the Santa Cruz Mountains and a layer of smoke from the Timber Fire on final approach to the Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) Tuesday afternoon August 25th 2026. Below, see a view of the Laguna Seca race track. Laguna Seca with cars running on the track.

Around Austin-Last Thursday's storm that brought wind gusts "up to 50 mph" brought down two Southern Hackberry trees on the Fazio Foothill's course. Above, this mature Hackberry is behind the 17th Green. Another Hackberry of similar size was also uprooted along the left side of the 10th fairway. Taking 20-30 years to mature, Southern Hackberry trees can reach 50-60 feet and spread 30-50 feet. Their growth of 1-2 feet/year is facilitated by water availability, good soil q

Around Texas RM 2244-For a year or more, rumors circulated that a Fire Station would be constructed within the old "One World Theatre" site on Texas RM 2244. Recent activity suggested something was coming to fruition. This last week the sign below has been posted. According to Google AI, the Westlake Fire Department serves Texas RM 2244 from three sites: Station 901 (1109 Westlake Drive), Station 902 (1295 S. Capital of Texas Hwy) and Station 903 (414 St. Stephens School R

Around Austin-Early morning ski on Lake Austin adjacent to Common Fords Park. Monday August 24th 2026 07:49. See more snapshots below.

Around Austin-Morning Lake Kayak. Lake Austin adjacent to Common Fords Metropolitan Park, Monday August 24th 2026, 07:46.

Around Austin-Sunrise hour on Lake Austin adjacent to Common Fords Metropolitan Park. Monday August 24th 2026, 07:46. See another snapshot below.

Around Austin-Uncommon Exurban Austin Hill Country view. This from the Westlake Dermatology located at 8825 Bee Caves Road (Texas RM 2244). See another image below. This view shows at the left the Western most tower at the Omni Barton Creek Resort. Center slightly to the left show a large recently built home on Barton Creek Boulevard.

Around Austin-Capital of Texas Quiltfest was held August 21-23, 2026 and will return in two years. The show of judged and non-judged entries is presented by Austin Area Quilt Guild. See https://www.aaqg.org for details on all their programs including Workshops, Retreats, Open Sew Day and Guild Meetings. On display were more than 325 entries, ranging in styles from traditional to modern. Don't miss this show in 2028 and connect with AAQG to join in quilting. Photographs

Around Austin-Places We Love-Culinary-Bulevar Mexican Kitchen. Thursday afternoon August 20th 2026. Image above ceiling lighting. According to Google AI these are "a cluster of sleek, mid-century modern Coltrane Pendant Lights by DelightFull..." Bulevar is located at 9400 Arboretum Boulevard, (512) 377-9877 https://www.bulevaratx.com See more images below. View from just left of the entrance 17:02 View of the kitchen and the opposite side of the three-sided bar. View just

Around Austin-A South Lamar Classic since 2005, "Southside Flying Pizza", 1224 South Lamar Boulevard. See https://southsideflyingpizza.com . Thursday August 13th 2026. The Ford F Series is likely a 7th generation 1980-1986. See a closeup below.

Around Austin-University of Texas Longhorn Football, Preseason #5, hosts the Ohio State Buckeyes, Preseason #1, 6:30 PM Saturday September 12th. The Arch Manning led Longhorns hope to redeem last season's 7-14 loss at Columbus Ohio.

Around Austin-Mural at DOBIE Twenty 21. Sunday August 9th 2026.

Around Austin-Old Murals modified by graffiti over time. At Lakeshore at Lady Bird Metropolitan Park. July 22nd 2026. See more below.