Around Austin-The Unity Underpass Project is part of the Wishbone Bridge project that had its "Ribbon Cutting" with a large crowd on Saturday February 7th 2026. The underpass connects the Butler Trail to the Krieg Field Softball Complex. This view above from Monday February 9th looks into the underpass from the Ann and Roy Butler Trail towards the Krieg Field Softball Complex. The underpass is illuminated and night views are reportedly spectacular, not shown. "The public

Around Austin-The view east from the Wishbone Bridge. The view is just beyond the gates of the Longhorn Dam in East Austin below North Pleasant Valley Road. According to The Trail Conservancy "The Wishbone Bridge, a bicycle and pedestrian bridge ... completes the Butler Trail's 10 mile loop." The bridge connects the Southside to the Northside of Town Lake just yards west of the Longhorn Dam in East Austin. Image Monday February 9th 2026.

Around Austin-The 2026 Austin Marathon is this Sunday February 15th. The 35th Anniversary edition includes a 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon and has enrolled a remarkable 30,000 participants. "Olympic medalist Gabby Thomas will officially start the race" [High Five Events]. Brief schedule of events: Health & Fitness Expo, Runner Pickup Bib & SWAG at Palmer Events Center starting Friday 11AM-7PM and continuing Saturday 9AM-6PM. Race Day the venue opens at 5:30AM with the Ha

Around Austin-An Alistair MacKenzie inspired club has been announced with an opening planned for later in 2026. The MacKenzie Club is located in the "Summit at Addie Roy" building at 260 Addie Roy Road. See https://www.mackenzieclub.com for details about "Austin's Premier Indoor Golf & Social Club." Image above, front of the three story building that will house the club. Thursday January 29th 2025. See more images below. View of 260 Addie Roy from just above Texas RM 22

Texas Boys 6A Basketball-Westlake Al Bennett Court-Tuesday February 3rd 2026-The rematch of the "Battle of the Lakes" had Westlake besting Lake Travis (LT) 56-53 in Overtime. Back on January 9th Lake Travis edged out visiting Westlake 64-62 with a shot as the clock ran out. The rematch too was close with LT holding a small lead twice and Westlake leading by two after Q1, by three after Q2, by six after Q3 and then tied at the end of regulation. Score by quarter Westlake 13

Around Austin-The Overlook at Westlake located at 1300 Lost Creek Blvd Austin, Texas 78746. Floor plans include "The Pinnacle" 4/4 3,326-3,393 SQFT, "The Crestline" 4/4.5 3,827-3,933, "The Ridgeline 5/5 4,530-4,629 SQFT, "The Vista 5/5 4,855-5,007 SQFT, "The Summit" 6/5.5 4,937-5,025 SQFT. See https://theoverlookatwestlake.com or call/text (512) 359-9526. Image Thursday January 29th 2026. See more images below. Construction as of Thursday January 29th 2026 with rising wa

Around Austin-Last moonset of January 2026. Image 06:23 Saturday January 31st. Moon Direction 298.93 WNW, next full moon tomorrow February 1st, 16:09 [Data source timeanddate.com ]

Texas 6A Girl's High School Basketball-West Lake Hills Texas-Friday evening January 30th 2026. Westlake achieved a milestone of 32-0 by defeating visiting Bowie 53-37 on Al Bennett court. This Westlake record is the best Westlake basketball record in 40 years. For Westlake, #21 Ellie Jacobs got the start as #0 Molly Frazer was suited up but resting an ankle. #2 Townsend Hamilton was in the rotation assisting the usual starters #15 Tamia King, #30 Geralynn Byers-Veal, #10

Around Austin-Austin Colleges & Universities-Above the University of Texas Tower [ RM2244.COM Archive Image April 3rd 2023]. Source: The Austin Business Journal January 23-29, 2026 pp18. #1 The University of Texas 55,000 enrolled Fall 2025 followed by Austin Community College District 43,891, Texas State University San Marcos 41,858, St. Edward's University 2,649, and Southwestern University Georgetown 1,434. Nine others listed in order Huston-Tillotson University, Concor

Texas 6A High School Basketball-Wednesday evening January 28th 2026-West Lake Hills, Texas-A rematch of the "512" rivalry between Westlake and Austin was a cold weather rescheduled game on Al Bennett court at Westlake. Westlake prevailed at Austin back on December 20th 53-46 and followed that with a defensive battle 42-36 last evening. Intensive defense and some cold shooting led to a Westlake lead 11-7 after one quarter. Both teams likely suffered from ice-storm related d

Around Austin-Longhorn and Georgia Bulldog Basketball Game Video Game Fun, Saturday afternoon January 25th 2026. See another snapshot below.

Around Austin-Longhorn Spirit. Longhorn Basketball and visiting Georgia Bulldogs, Saturday afternoon January 24th 2026. See another snapshot below. See https://texaslonghorns.com for details. Longhorn Cheer.

Around Austin-A rare winter scene in the Austin Hill Country. Sunday morning January 25th 2026. See additional snapshots below

Around Austin-Sunday Morning January 25th 2026, 23°F. The last 24 hours brought 0.3 inches of cold rain, sleet and snow leaving a dusting of white in the Hill Country. The Ice Storm warning ends by noon today and there's no more precipitation expected for ten days. Temperatures will continue low ranging from 19°F-31°F through Wednesday. See another snapshot below.

College Basketball-Moody Center-Austin Texas-Saturday afternoon January 24th 2026. The visiting Georgia Bulldogs, 16-3 and 4-2 in the SEC, entered the game leading the nation in total scoring, fast break points, and blocked shots. Texas 11-8 and 2-4 in the SEC looked overmatched in a choppy first half but notably for Texas they eliminated Georgia's fast break game. After the first half, the key game stats were similar with Georgia leading 37-30. Georgia's advantage was ma

Texas 6A High School Girls Basketball-Friday evening January 23rd 2026-Akins, 0-7 in District, trekked to West Lake Hills on a rainy and cold evening to face the Westlake Lady Chaparrals, 6-0 in district and 29-0 overall. Akins gave great effort, fought for every point, cheered every made basket and played with pride falling behind early to trail 4-27 after Q1, 9-40 after Q2, 9-72 after Q3 to lose 18-89. If you weren't already aware, Westlake has assembled a formidable star

Around Austin-According to Apple <0.5 inches of rain fell in the last 24 hours with 1.6 inches expected though in the next 24 hours. Temperatures were mild today, 63°F currently, but will be dipping to 38°F by Sunrise yet remaining above freezing through 5PM tomorrow. The temperature is then forecasted to fall becoming as low as 30°F by 11PM, Rain and even Wintry mix is expected. Consult live forecasts for current conditions. Image above, 10 AM on RM2244 at Texas 360.

Around Austin-Only the devoted on the driving range at Fazio Canyons on a damp and cold Wednesday morning January 21st 2025. See another image below. Around Austin-Only the devoted on the driving range at Fazio Canyons on a damp and cold Wednesday morning January 21st 2025

Around Austin-Views from the Ann and Roy Butler Trail Wednesday morning January 21st 2026. View above, the Austin High Boat Launch on the north shore of Lake Austin. See many more snapshots below. Another view from the Austin High Boat Launch. View looking West. Mud Hens working Barton Creek in Zilker Park Mud Hens with reflections on Barton Creek in Zilker Park Condominium reflection on Barton Creek in Zilker Park Kayakers against the Austin Skyline. Notable buildings le

Around Rollingwood Texas-Murals at Trader Joe's Rollingwood. Above view from Mount Bonnell, below Zilker Park and Barton Springs. January 21st 2025.