Around Austin-Moonrise, November 5th the moon was the closest to Earth in 2025 merely ~220,000 miles away. This the largest Supermoon of 2025, happening in November, was known back in the 18th century as the beaver moon relating to the best opportunity to set beaver traps in the quest of "a supply of warm winter furs." [Source Austin American Statesman]. Image in the Eastern sky at 18:03 by RM2244.COM

Around Austin-SEC Football-Vanderbilt versus Texas-Saturday morning November 1st 2025. Longhorn Marching Band pregame show formations.

Around Austin-Longhorn Football Candid, Saturday morning November 1st 2025.

Around Austin-Group enjoys pre-game of Vanderbilt versus Texas, Saturday morning November 1st 2025.

Around Austin-Texas Longhorn Football-"The Hook 'Em Herd" storm the field before the Texas and Vanderbuilt SEC Football Game Saturday Morning November 1st 2025. "The Hook 'Em Herd" are children ages 7-12 who registered for the 100 Yard Dash.

Around Austin-University of Texas Longhorn Football-Saturday morning November 1st 2025. Students featured on the jumbotron having fun in their Longhorn Overalls.

Around Austin-Saturday November 1st 2025-DKR Memorial Stadium-University of Texas, Austin-SEC Football-The Texas Longhorns QB #16 Arch Manning passes to #1 Ryan Wingo for the first play from scrimmage with visiting Vanderbilt. Wingo took it 75 yards to the endzone, see the key sequences below. The Longhorns were dominant through the first three quarters but the Commodores surged back in the wanning moments to lose only by 3, 31-34. Score by Quarter; 17-0, 24-10, 34-10, 34-

Around Austin-The rain held off most of the UT football game with Vanderbilt but started with about ten minutes left. Forecasters expect rain now through the six-o-clock hour. So far, Google Weather notes 0.65 inches with another 0.24 inches expected. Above a lucky dog is appreciating a downpour on RM 2244 Westbound just before TX-360. The Texas Longhorns prevailed over the visiting 9th ranked Vanderbilt Commodores 34-31.

Around Austin-El Arroyo "I'd Trick or Treat If They Handed Out Margaritas" Friday October 31st 2025.

Around Austin-Trader Joe's at the Hill Country Galleria opened today Wednesday October 29th 2025. Above one of the early shoppers. For those living along RM 2244 or using this busy transportation corridor there are now two Trader Joe's locations; the just opened store at 12812, #300 Shops of The Galleria Pkwy, situated between Signature Bridal Salon to the left and PETSMART to the right, and at 2805 RM 2244. See many images below and a map showing the two locations. See t

Around Austin-Scariest Halloween Yard Characters. Monday October 13th 2025. Rollingwood, Texas.

Around Austin-Halloween, figures from a great Halloween yard. Monday October 13ht 2025. Rollingwood. See more below.

Around Austin-Halloween Wreath and Porch Figurines. Monday October 13th 2025. Rollingwood.

Around Austin-Halloween 2025, Halloween blow-up characters. Monday October 13th 2025. Rollingwood.

Around Austin-Halloween 2025-Bitches Brew on a Rollingwood Yard. Monday October 13th 2025.

Texas High School Football-Drew Brees' Westlake Chaparral Football Jersey #15 was retired Friday Night October 24th 2025 before the homecoming game against visiting Lake Travis. Brees led Westlake to their first ever Texas state championship in 1996. Drew went on to Purdue 1997-2000, was a two time Heisman candidate and the Big 10 MVP in 2000. He was drafted in the second round by the San Diego Chargers 2001-2005 but is most famous for leading, as the Super Bowl MVP, the

Around Austin-Clouds in the Austin Hill Country yesterday afternoon were followed by 1.07 inches of rain starting after midnight. The Austin Metro area had 2.25 inches with another 1.25 inches forecasted [Apple] ending by 0800 Saturday October 25th. The rain is celebrated as the first in 46 days of unusually warm late September and October. Temperatures fell with the cold front with a high of 78° F today. Below midday images. Transpiration Clearing but still cloudy

Texas 6A High School Football-Lake Travis came into the "Battle of the Lakes" hosted by Westlake 7-0 overall and 3-0 in District 26-6A on the play of their leaders; #5 Van Hopping 107.3 Yards/Game rushing, #10 Westin Smith 52 Yards/Game receiving, #14 QB Luke McBride 227 Yards Passing/Game, #0 B. Lott 8 tackles/Game, #1 C. Buck 5.9 tackles/Game. Hopping was unstopple and Smith made key receptions to dominate on offense. On defense LT defensive line and pass coverage stiffl

Around Austin-Waning Crescent Moonset over Texas RM 2244 at Lowell Lane, Thursday October 23rd 2025.

Around Austin-Views from Lakeway Texas RR 620, Thursday evening October 23rd 2025. Above Texas RM 2244 and Texas 360 demarked by the Dimensional Funds building at the center background. To the left of that building is Hotel Viata and to the right and further back is The Waterline Tower on Cesar Chavez and Red River. Further to the right is the downtown skyline just north of Town Lake. The water tower on the left is at Texas RM 2244 and Addie Roy.