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A Family Tradition

A Family Tradition

by John Hallowell

Mon, Feb 07, 2011

Gracie Amici and Vicki Christensen run a delightful shop called "One Trick Pony" in the front rooms of Christensen's "Tres Rios Silver" custom buckle business.

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Sahawe Success Story

Sahawe Success Story

by John Hallowell

Sat, Jan 08, 2011

A Boy Scout program has become a huge benefit to the city of Uvalde.

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The State Vehicle of Texas

The State Vehicle of Texas

by John Hallowell

Wed, Dec 01, 2010

Since the chuck wagon is so central to the Texas cowboy legend, it was only fitting that the state legislature officially designated it the State Vehicle of Texas in 2005.

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The Pianist

The Pianist

by John Hallowell

Wed, Dec 01, 2010

The story of Anna Ray Borho is, in a large part, the history of Leander. The railroad town which swallowed up the old settlement of Bagdad has itself become almost a part of Austin, but clues to its unique past remain for those willing to search them out.

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Miracles Do Happen

Miracles Do Happen

by Gail Hughbanks-Woerner

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

Miracles still do happen sometimes, and no one is more deserving than Bud Fitzpatrick.

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Llano County Hunters

Llano County Hunters

by John Hallowell

Wed, Nov 17, 2010

A group of Florida businessmen has been hunting in Llano County each November for the last 45 years.

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Hunters boost Hill Country Economy

Hunters boost Hill Country Economy

by John Hallowell

Tue, Nov 16, 2010

Hunters and the Hill Country have a beneficial relationship.

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Oktoberfisch

Oktoberfisch

by John Hallowell

Sun, Nov 14, 2010

The Fredericksburg Fly Fishers use Oktoberfisch to promote their sport; it also helps to showcase Junction and the South Llano River to a statewide audience.

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Talented Teen

Talented Teen

by John Hallowell

Sat, Nov 13, 2010

Camille Sanders is an accomplished actress, ballerina, singer and multi-talented musician from Concan. And she just turned 15!

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Making Texas History

Making Texas History

by Steven Shepard

Sun, Oct 31, 2010

A participant's full story of the great Bandera Cattle Drive of October, 2010

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Llano River Adventure

Llano River Adventure

by John Hallowell

Wed, Oct 06, 2010

A Llano doctor explores the Hill Country in a kayak

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Violin Virtuoso

Violin Virtuoso

by John Hallowell

Fri, Apr 01, 2011

Keenan Fletcher, pictured here as a high school sophomore in Montana, is now a gifted violinist and teacher in Llano, Texas.

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Blanco Adventurer

Blanco Adventurer

by John Hallowell

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

J. Katherine McClure is a remarkable woman with a remarkable story. We're proud to have her as a Texas Hill Country neighbor!

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BBQ in the Texas Hill Country

BBQ in the Texas Hill Country

by John Hallowell

Sun, Jan 02, 2011

While many other states and cities have their own favorite BBQ restaurants, some of the best and most popular are right here in the Texas Hill Country. Here, Horace and Myrtle Oestreich, of Inman's Kitchen in Llano, accept a plaque from Bob Cole and Bucky Godbolt of KVET in Austin after they won a listeners' poll as the "Best BBQ Joint in Central Texas" last spring.

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I hope you dance!

I hope you dance!

by John Hallowell

Wed, Dec 22, 2010

An old west tradition lives on in the small community of Kendalia

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Kimble County's amazing Wild Game Dinner

Kimble County's amazing Wild Game Dinner

by John Hallowell

Tue, Dec 07, 2010

The Wild Game Dinner at Junction's Coke Stevenson Center the Saturday after Thanksgiving was a huge success, illustrating the tremendous impact that hunters have on the Texas Hill Country.

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Bandera Trick Roper

Bandera Trick Roper

by John Hallowell

Tue, Dec 07, 2010

Bandera trick roper Kevin Fitzpatrick was one of a select group recently honored for "Keeping Texas Texan."

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Harry's Department Store

Harry's Department Store

by John Hallowell

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

The restored boot shop in Harry's Department Store gives the impression of a top-quality museum. It is the most prominent example of a trend that is changing San Saba's historic downtown.

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Riding with John Wayne

Riding with John Wayne

by John Hallowell

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

Bandera personality Rudy Robbins shows off a picture of his band, Spirit of Texas, performing for Roy Rogers and friends. Robbins had parts in several John Wayne movies and many TV shows.

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Antique Dream House

Antique Dream House

by John Hallowell

Tue, Nov 23, 2010

Longtime antique dealers John Paul and Diana Hudson have a sort of bricks-and-mortar biography in their one-of-a-kind retirement home on the east side of Lake Buchanan

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Hunting in the Hills

Hunting in the Hills

by John Hallowell

Mon, Nov 15, 2010

Hill Country towns offer an enthusiastic welcome to hunters each fall. For good reason.

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Thunderbox Road

Thunderbox Road

by John Hallowell

Sat, Nov 13, 2010

Thunderbox Road was a whacky, whimsical and wonderful traveling art exhibit with a touch of "bathroom" humor and a huge dose of nostalgia.

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Kimble Kounty Kow Kick

Kimble Kounty Kow Kick

by John Hallowell

Wed, Nov 10, 2010

The Kimble Kounty Kow Kick is a wonderful community party in Junction.

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Hill Country Festivals

Hill Country Festivals

by John Hallowell

Wed, Oct 13, 2010

Every town in the Hill Country has at least one big event to celebrate during the year. Some have more . . .

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Living the Hill Country Dream

Living the Hill Country Dream

by John Hallowell

Wed, Oct 13, 2010

Wayne and Kathy Rossi are living their Hill Country dream on a hillside near Dripping Springs. And they're willing to share some of it with you!

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Ranch-style sculpture

Ranch-style sculpture

by John Hallowell

Tue, Oct 12, 2010

An Italian artist has created an artistic wonderland on a rocky hill southwest of Johnson City

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Darrell Staedtler Day in Llano

Darrell Staedtler Day in Llano

by John Hallowell

Fri, Oct 08, 2010

Llano honored one of its most illustrious citizens earlier this year

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Hiking

Hiking

by John Hallowell

Fri, Oct 08, 2010

Some of the hiking trails I've enjoyed in the Texas Hill Country (to be updated)

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Wimberley Zip Line

Wimberley Zip Line

by John Hallowell

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

Thrills in the hills!

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"Stepping" Back in Time

"Stepping" Back in Time

by Mary Lou Chollar

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

Written about growing up in the 50s and 60s in Austin and the Hill Country in general. During the 60s, there were no homes on Lake Austin or Lake Travis to speak of. It was just wild country with a few beer and dance halls here and there. These dance halls were, for the most part, owned by Cedar Choppers and were off limits to most other people who lived in the city. I just went anyway and behaved myself while I was there.

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