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.

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

Texas 6A High School Spring Football-Great weather for the Spring game at Chaparral Stadium. Reporting only jersey numbers as it's too early for roster. We heard names but spelling etc. problematic. Here's some highlights from the team only scrimmage. #8 to #25 for a TD. #47 for a 55 Yard Field Goal. #3 to #1. #87 with the reception, defender falls and #87 runs 35 yards for a TD. #13 QB makes a nice keeper. A long view showing a good crowd for the Spring game. Many new

Around Asheville North Carolina-Monday May 4th 2026. RM2244.COM traveled the inspiring backroads of Asheville and up the paver-base-rock Witch Hazel Way to Hughes Guitars, https://www.hughesguitarsandrepair.com Originally, we planned our trek for 2025 but the September 27, 2024 hurricane Helene flooded the French Broad River and created tree falls up in the mountains damaging the Hughes shop as well. So, it was great finally meeting up with Randy and his son Will. Through

Around Asheville North Carolina-View of the River Arts District Brewing Company https://www.theradbrewco.com located off of the French Broad River that was flooded September 27, 2024 by Hurricane Helene. See more of the River Arts District below. Images Saturday May 2nd 2026. RAD Brewery Locals inspiring at the RAD Brewery RAD RAD Carter Street Asheville