Around Austin-Capital of Texas Quiltfest was held August 21-23, 2026 and will return in two years. The show of judged and non-judged entries is presented by Austin Area Quilt Guild. See https://www.aaqg.org for details on all their programs including Workshops, Retreats, Open Sew Day and Guild Meetings. On display were more than 325 entries, ranging in styles from traditional to modern. Don't miss this show in 2028 and connect with AAQG to join in quilting. Photographs

Around Austin-Carlos Santana rifts on at the Moody Center, Tuesday August 18th 2026. His set opened with joyous video clips featuring music and dance from around the world past and present. That led into the percussive "Jingo" and the first of Santana's iconic guitar solos, filled with sustained notes, on his gold PRS. As noted in Wikipedia, "His music blends rock, jazz, blues, salsa and Afro-Cuban rhythms with a Latin feel." After "Jingo" was "Evil Ways", "Black Magic Wom

Around Austin-Golden hour view of Lake Austin along West Lake Hills. Wednesday August 5th 2026.

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 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 Austin-Art-Public Mural Display-"Floral Mural" by Helena on Navasota and East Sixth Street in East Austin. Created in 2022, helenamartinart.com Image by RM2244.COM Monday morning June 29th 2026.

Around Austin-Juneteenth Parade-The amazing Austin All Star Marching Band and Spirit Team effused incredible joy for all. It was muggy but the band played on enthusiastically The drumline.

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-The Buffalo Soldiers lead the way on MLK Boulevard, Friday morning June 19th 2026. See more below. The parade always includes some candy and drink distribution. Some tossed, some handed as organizations walk the crowd. The University of Texas Athletes always join in. This snapshot at Chicon and East 12th Street. UT Spirit part of the parade as well. The Austin All-Star band lifted spirits incredibly with dance and music. Revive the Culture color guard and ban

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-Austin Hill Country Sunset Saturday May 16th 2026.

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 Los Angeles-UCLA Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden. Nearly 3 PM Thursday April 16th 2026. Students study and relax in the five acre garden containing 70 works. See hammer.ucla.edu for detail and to even schedule a tour. Prominent in West Los Angeles are the violet-flower Jacaranda tree, "Blue Jacaranda, Black Poul or Jacaranda mimosifolia" a native of South America is "sought after due to its ornamental value." (Plantin APP). See more images of the sculptures an

Around Austin-Places We Love-Fonda San Miguel "Cooking with Passion Since 1975" See https://www.fondasanmiguel.com for details. See more images below from Wednesday April 22nd 2026. Above Sun King carved from the front door. Front of Fonda San Miguel Scene with view of the bar at 6:30 PM Dinning room scene at 5:30 PM Ante Room perfect for drinks and early conversations Ante Room decor Breezeway Art

Around Austin-Sunday evening Sunset in the Austin Hill Country. April 19th 2026.

Around Austin-Amazing backroad views along Stratford Drive. Saturday morning April 11th 2026. See more views below. Even The Waterline Tower is visible on Stratford Drive. Texas Prickly Pear in a forest clearing. Vines interlaced on a bridge railing. Rarely seen creek off of Lake Austin.

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

Around Austin-Sunset from Lake LBJ, Saturday March 28th 2026.

Around Austin-MOTOGP at the CIRCUIT of the AMERICAS (COTA) Friday morning March 27th 2026. #10 Luca Marini (Honda) leans through turn 15. MOTOGP event culminates with Sunday's race. See https://www.motogp.com for detail on MOTOGP. See https://www.circuitoftheamericas.com for detail on COTA. See more snapshots below. #73 Alex Marquez in turn 15. #36 Joan Mir (Honda) in turn 15. #33 Brad Binder (Red Bull) out of turn 15. #89 Jorge Martin (Red Bull) gets air out of turn

Around Austin-MOTOGP Free Practice Friday March 27th 2026 at the CIRCUIT of the AMERICAS (COTA). Above Raul Fernandez coming through Turn 15. The all time lap record is 2'00.864 (164.2 km/h) during qualifying by Maverick Vinales (2024) and best race lap time is 2'02.221 by Marc Marquez (2025). Vinales also holds the top speed record of 221.5 MPH (2023). COTA for MOTOGP is 3.426 miles/lap, the main MOTOGP race length is 19 laps 65.094 miles. (Source Google AI). Leaning mo

Around Austin-Austin Hill Country Sunset, Monday March 23rd 2026.

Around Austin-Morning Road Ride crossing the intersection of Barton Creek Boulevard and Texas RM2244. Saturday March 14th 2026.

Around Austin-Sunrise viewed from Redbud Trail at Caravan Circle. Friday March 20th 2026.

Around Austin-Sunday morning February 15th 2026-Two of the three Wheelchair racers made the starting line on time. Another under his own power joined just a bit later. The elite corral behind: #88 Kellyn Taylor went on to win the Women's division shaving nearly two minutes off the course record. #12 Joey Whelan went on to win overall with a course record pace of 5:06 per mile.

Around Austin-Sunday morning February 15th 2026-The start of the Elite Marathon corral. On the far left, in a blurry image, Joey Whelan starts what would be a recording-breaking 5:06 per mile pace for this hilly course.

Around Austin-Sunday morning February 26th 2026-Austin Marathon-"It don't come easy!" Above second place winner Elisha Barno reflects on finishing 1:08.3 behind Joey Whelan. See more images below. An accomplished finish but not without trials and tribulations Giving it all through the finish

Around Austin-Sunday morning February 15th 2026-The Austin Marathon Champion, with a record-breaking time of 2:13:18, is American Joesph Whelan. His average pace was 5:06 over this hilly course. See more images of Joey below. Under perfect weather and a 0700 start this 35th Austin Marathon was an amazing event. With 30,000 runners in the three distances the event also had more than 2,500 volunteers, 26 miles of live music and 100,000 spectators along the course. For more