Around Austin-The relatively dry and warm early Spring has induced blooming of Texas Prickly Pears on the hill below Addie Roy Road and just north of Texas RM2244. Above a closeup shows a nearly a dozen bees working this one flower. Monday April 13th 2026. See more snapshots below. With a view of Westbound Texas RM2244 shows yet-to-bloom and bloomed Texas Prickly Pear plants.

Around Austin-Rarely appreciated back gate ornaments of the Zilker Botanical Garden. Saturday April 11th 2026. See another gate ornament below.

Around Austin-Street views of a few homes on Stratford Drive. See more below. Saturday April 11th 2026.

Around Eanes Independent School District-Eanes School Board of Trustee Candidates Forum Presented by Westlake Chamber of. Commerce-Monday evening April 13th 2026. Above the Forum underway held in the West Lake Hills Council Chamber. The candidates (L-R) Robert Morrow (Place 1), Kate Ivers (Place 1), Afshan Khan (Place 1), Jennifer Blackman (Place 2), Laura Clark (Place 2), Swasti Apte (Place 3) and Diane Hern (Place 3). The Forum was Moderated by Ron Oliveira (TV Journalis

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.

Around Austin-This oak was revealed recently after demolition and site preparation at East Dean Keeton Street and Medical Arts Street. According to news.utexas.edu March 16th 2026, the site is being converted to dedicated housing for the University of Texas Law Students. Set to open August 2028, it will create 300 beds, many amenities and hopefully retain this wonderful oak previously obscurred.

Around Austin-Rainbows are not common in Austin. This diminutive specimen captured at twilight appearing after an earlier thunderstorm. Thursday April 9th 2026.

Around Austin-First of the forecasted rain is falling with 0.2 inches in the last six hours and another 0.6 inches expected in the next 24 hours [Apple Forecast]. Currently rain is expected with high probability for the next four days. Lows will range from 65°-69° F with highs of 77°-85°F expected. Image above the Austin Hill Country view towards Lakeway.

Around Austin-Sunrise Wednesday April 8th 2026.

Around Austin-Spring views from the Emmett Sheldon Bridge. Above view towards West Lake Hills, West of the bridge. Friday morning April 3rd 2026. See more below. Eastern view downstream from the Tom Miller Dam. Above right, homes in the Stratford Neighborhood. View directly towards the dam. Reflection.

Around Austin-Sunset view at the corner of Texas RM2244 and Barton Creek Boulevard. Tuesday March 31st 2026.

Around Austin-Places We Love-Ezov. Snapshots inside Ezov above, entrance backdrop, and below, other views and RM2244's dinner receipt. See https://www.ezovtx.com for details about Ezov located at 2708 East Cesar Chavez Street. Reflecting Austin's Eastside, entry latterns with decorated with "Street Art" Ceiling beams and light. Bar. View into part of the central room. RM2244's dinner for two. Google AI summarizes "Casual restaurant serving Middle Eastern small plates, in

On Texas RM2244-Places We Love-Raspberry Mousse Cake from "Baguette et Chocolat" 12101 RM2244. 512-263-8388. For details see https://www.baguetteetchocolat.com

Around Austin-Commercial Real Estate-Industrial Parks-According to the "Austin Business Journal" [February 27-March 5 2026, pp15] the Austin Metro Area has 21 large industrial parks. Leading the pack is Tech Ridge with 1.9 MMSQFT, followed by Kyle 35 Logistics Park 1.5, Innovation Business Park 1.4, NorthPark 35 1.3, 130 Crossing 1.2, Rutland Business Park 1.0, Buda Conference Center 0.97, Expo Business Park 0.96, Springbrook Corporate Center 0.95, Plum Creek Logistics Cente

Around Austin-Happy Easter 2026 from Buford's the West 6th Street establishment that often adds cheer with these displays. Image Friday April 3rd 2026.

Around Austin-Umbrella out as heavy rain hit-11AM on South Lamar at Bluebonnet. So far 0.2 inches with a total of 1.1 inches forecasted through 5 PM today, Saturday April 4th 2026.

Around Austin-Good Friday. The Apostolic Movement of Schoenstatt early in their pilgrimage this morning on Congress Avenue. The nine mile pilgrimage concludes at the Schoenstatt site on Addie Roy Road. Good Friday 0800 April 3rd 2026. See more images below.

Around Austin-Last night the April 1st Waxing Gibbous Moon with 100% illumination peaks through the clouds and the Post Oaks. Tonight is a Full Moon!