Around Austin-Mansfield Dam Saturday July 18th 2026 0830-Families experience the rare flow through a floodgate. See more images below. "Watching the river flow" Even the family pupper.

Around Austin-Lake Austin views. View of the safety line just before the Tom Miller Dam. See more images below. Wednesday July 8th 2026. Scenic lookout from the LCRA building at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard. More views below. View of homes in the Stratford Neighborhood.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Happiest of Moments. In the zone! Best Pupper. Most Patriotic Dressed-Couple. Most Patriotic Dressed-Family. Most Patriotic Dressed Boy-As an Eagle. Most Patriotic Dressed-Girls. Troop 72 Color Guard. Flanked by her Daughters, this lady was experiencing her 100th July 4th. Most Patriotic Dressed Adult, 89 Years Old!

Around West Lake Hills-July 4th Parade-"Watching the Parade" Infant to Grands enjoy the morning parade. Family fun. Joyous.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Troop 72 provided the Color Guard and marched the parade. Westlake High School Drum Corp delivered a sharp cadence. Brookdale Walker with Electric Guitar Rimmed Red, White and Blue shades. Brookdale providing fans apropos for the Summer heat. Westlake Chamber of Commerce coordinates this event annually. Dachshunds bring delight. Westbank Libraries. Citizen walkers enjoying the stroll. Amazing homegrown Patriotic Spirit. The family that parades tog

Around West Lake Hills Texas-July 4th Celebration & Parade-amy's ice creams free "COME AND SCOOP IT" was greatly appreciated. Below Texas Honey Ham served up free breakfast tacos in a big way. Chick-fil-A poured free drinks and had a spin contest for coupons. Texas Honey Ham fed all comers! Chick-fil-A poured free drinks and had a spin contest for coupons.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Westlake High School Senior (2027) Adrianna Zock moved the July 4th crowd with a patriotic a cappella rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner." Scout Troop 72 participated as the color guard and in the parade. More July 4th coverage to follow in the coming days.

Around West Lake Hills, Texas-Celebrate America's 250th by attending local events in Bee Cave, Rollingwood, Tarrytown, Austin and West Lake Hills. The West Lake Hills event is at 101 Westlake Drive, 0830 this Saturday July 4th 2026. Check your local area for many of the other events. Image above, signage in front of 101 Westlake Drive on Texas RM 2244.

Around Austin-The Juneteenth Parade-The spectators. A youngster enjoys checking out the Police SUV. Mother and officier enjoy the enthusiasm. Strolling the parade route before the start. Crowd on MLK Boulevard at Salina ready for the start. Enjoying the show on Chicon.

Around Austin-Great snapshot from the Legends Golf Course, Sunday May 24th 2026.

Around West Lake Hills-"End of a Rainbow" observed on Texas RM 2244 at Westbank Drive, Tuesday June 9th 2026, 19:11.

Around Austin-View of the closest Jupiter and Venus (Brightest of the two) conjunction this year. They are roughly 1.5° apart, or roughly three full moon-widths. Monday June 8th 2026 at 21:07 in the Northwestern sky as viewed from the Austin Hill Country. See a closeup below. If clear skies another chance tomorrow night.

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-Bird house in Eilere Deep Eddy Park, Friday morning May 15th 2026.

Around Austin-with warmer temperatures upon us, the Splash Pad is the place to be. Pecan Street Festival at the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, Texas. Saturday May 9th 2026. Details see https://www.pecanstreetfestival.org. Another snapshot of the Splash Pad below.

Around Austin-Pecan Street Festival at the Hill Country Galleria, Saturday May 9th 2026. Attendees browse the vendor offerings. See more images below. Details see https://pecanstreetfestival.org

Around North Carolina-View from the Tanbark Ridge Overlook (3,144 Feet) on the Blue Ridge Parkway. 18:36 Sunday May 3rd 2026. The Blue Ridge Parkway is considered one of the most scenic roads in America. According to Google AI, "The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile scenic motor road connecting Shenandoah National Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Virginia and North Carolina." See https://www.blueridgeparkway.org for many details. See more images below inclu

Around Austin-Austin Kite Festival-Saturday morning April 11th 2026. Early starters set to fly against the downtown skyline. Trying to launch. The field and the tree people. Big field view. Big field view. Balloon tunnel. Music at the MossFest stage. Individual launch, up! And getting altitude.

Around Austin-Austin Kite Festival-Family and Friend Time. Saturday morning April 11th 2026. Zilker Park. Octopus's Garden at the MossFest Children's Concert. Watching the kite in flight. Toddler, pupper, mom and dad. Frisbee. Preparing to launch. Friendship on the rock. Family transit. Deciphering the kite.

Around Austin-Austin Kite Festival sponsored by ABC Home and Commerical Services at Zilker Park. Saturday April 11th 2026. "The Kites". See more below.