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Around Austin-Shortest daylight of 2025, Sunset December 21st 2025. New moon yesterday, above is a waxing crescent this evening with 2% of light marking the Winter Solstice, "Earth's longest night" [Mashable, Astronomy Magazine]

Around Austin-Sunset view from Mount Bonnell, 18:31 Friday December 19th 2025.

Around Austin-Fall Foliage lines the Northern shore of Lake Austin just east of the Pennybacker Bridge. Friday evening December 19th 2025.

Around Austin-Winter. Views on Lake Austin Friday evening December 19th 2025. See waterfowl skimming the surface.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Light Christmas Trees with pool reflection in a backyard on the Western shore of Lake Austin. Friday just before Sunset December 19th 2025.

Around Tarrytown-Christmas Yard, Friday evening December 19th 2025.

Around Stratford-Christmas Yard, lights on Stratford Hill. Friday evening December 19th 2025. See another famous display on Stratford Hill below.

Around Tarrytown-Christmas Yard, Friday evening December 19th 2025.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Christmas Yard Wednesday December 17th 2025.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Manger scene Wednesday December 17th 2025.

Around Austin-The Mendocino Farms locale new to the Rosedale neighborhood was visited by Arch Manning and Michael Taaffe for lunch, Thursday December 18th 2025. The second location in the Austin Metro for Mendocino Farms, this new eaterie is at 1106 West 38th Street across from Seton. See more images, including Bahn Mi, our lunch receipt and Arch below. https://www.mednocinofarms.com 512-381-6337 Banh mi Arch Manning Receipt

Around Austin-Decorating living roadside trees is an Austin tradition. Above and below see standouts from along Southbound Capital of Texas Highway, Texas-360. Tuesday December 16th 2025.

The American Economy-Texas contributes 9.4% to the American GDP and "drives 22% of U.S. exports, the most of any state. Source, Visual Capitalist.

Around Austin-A breezy cold and rain infused evening last night led to 0.1 inches of rain in the Austin Hill Country with another 0.05 inches expected this morning Wednesday December 17th 2025.

Around Austin-Armadillo Christmas Bazaar's 50th-Monday evening December 15th 2025. Part of the Live Music event above is the Seth James Band. See https://www.armadillobazaar.com for all the details, the show continues through December 21st is a "Curated Collection of Art-Discover your one-stop shop for everyone on your list." See more images below. Above an Armadillo booth focused on "Austin's Music Scene"

Around Austin-The 50th Armadillo Christmas Bazaar-The Artists. Above the amazing photography of Mike Wardynski. Mike trekked from Santa Fe, truck and trailer, to set up this amazing display. https://www.wardynskiphoto.com See other highlighted artists below. Val's Marquetry, Valerie Ho, stands before some of her amazing handcrafted woodwork art. A UT Graduate with a passion for creating art out of wood has a full display, including map art highlighting the geological di

Around Austin-Fall, late Fall Foliage in the Austin Hill Country Sunday December 14th 2025. See another below.

Texas 6A Girls Basketball-Visiting Brennan Bears entered the game 15-3 vesus Westlake Chaparrals 18-0 and led most of the game. Score by Quarter: W 9-18, 25-26, 35-38, 52-49. Westlake started off cold and Brennan created turnovers as well. Westlake had their fastbreak working though, often with Wynn Thorne out front allowed them to close 25-26 at the half. Westlake trailed 0-10 at the outset, timeout Westlake. Brennan San Antonio's #22 Sr. Bella Flemings controlled the t

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Wonderfest 2025 Sunday afternoon December 7th 2025. The Petting Zoo, sponsored by Kirk Ingel State Farm Insurance, was a hit for the young families attending. Also a hit for the young families were "The Ponies" [see the right background], sponsored by the Westlake United Methodist Church.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Wonderfest 2025 Sunday December 7th, The Westlake Chamber of Commerce led the "Santa Parade" along with "Chips" and "Queso." See https:/ www.westlakechamber.com to learn more about the organization, their events and all the member businesses.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Wonderfest 2025 Sunday December 7th 2025-An attendee shows the Christmas Spirit while being adorned with Reindeer Spectacles.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Wonderfest 2025-Sunday November 7th. The Synergy Dance Studio Students captivated parents, friends and other attendees. https://www.synergydancestudio.com See more images below.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Wonderfest 2025-Sunday December 7th. Parents, brothers, sisters, friends and other attendees enjoy the choir, orchestra and dance performances. See more images below from this entertaining afternoon. On dad's shoulders affords a premium view Cedar Creek's Ann Schermerhorn inspires, the kids respond and the crowd enjoys Even the "grands" capture their favs! Bridgepoint's Educator Patience Jones and her choir watch with focus as they await their t

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Wonderfest 2025 Sunday December 7th-The West Ridge Middle School Orchestra anchored their sheet music effectively dealing with some breezy conditions but performed remarkably to the delight of the audience. Elizabeth J Compton, [seated with sunglasses] conducted amiably bringing out enthusiam and great sound from the young musicians.

Around West Lake Hills-Wonderfest 2025-Sunday November 7th. The voices of the elementary school choirs delighted and inspired us all. Above the Cedar Creek Elementary School Choir led by Anna Schermerhorn.

Barton Creek Elementary Cindy McNicholas-Instructor Forest Trail Elementary-Kristina Bishop Instructor Cedar Creek Elementary Anna Schermerhorn Instructor Bridge Point Patience Jones, Right, Instructor

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Santa dazzled the Wonderfest crowd Sunday December 7th 2025. The event organized by the Westlake Chamber of Commerce, Cathy Hoover CEO and team, enjoyed great December weather even if a little breezy at times. Many attended the joyful afternoon with booths from many Chamber members including RM2244.COM . Title Sponsor was TeamLogic IT, Mistletoe Sponsor-Keystone Bank and Belmont Village Senior Living, Stage Sponsor-Community Impact News and Sh

Around West Lake Hills, Texas-Meet RM2244.COM at the Wonderfest, get your free "Drive Friendly Austin" sticker [See Below]" and a free box of "Capri Sun." See you there! Handing out free "Drive Friendly Austin" stickers while supplies last.

Around Austin-The Zilker Holiday Tree lighting tipped off Austiin's Holiday season at 6:30 PM Sunday November 30th 2025. It was the 59th lighting, an event that started in 1967. "The Zilker Holiday Tree stands 155 feet tall and is composed of 39 streamers, each holding 81 multicolored led [sic] bulbs-totalling 3,309 lights...The base of the tree is made up of 19 utility poles, each 14 feet tall, arranged in a circle around the Moonlight Tower." [Source https://www.austintex

Around Austin-The Zilker Holiday Tree Ceremony was dazzled by the sounds of the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble Sunday evening November 30th 2025. See full ensemble images below.

Around Austin-The crowd gathered early to join the Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting. Above in festive garb this couple posed for a snapshot. See more images below of the people, the venue and the vendors. Sunday evening November 30th 2025.

Texas Girls 6A Basketball-Westlake hosted Laredo United South Saturday afternoon November 29th 2025. The Chaps jumped out to a 9-0 lead prompting a timeout by Laredo at 6:26 remaining in the first quarter. Using a full court zone press for a few possessions Westlake led 28-2 at the end of the first quarter. Westlake called off the full court press and mixed the half court defense to lead 42-12 at the half, 60-16 after three quarters and 73-29 at the end. Above and immedia

Around Austin-A Breezy Black Friday view directly West from the Laura Bush Library located 9411 Texas RM2244, 78733. Friday afternoon November 29th 2025.

Around Austin-Perspective from the Laura Bush Library, November 8th 2025. Tree against a water tower and sky background.

Texas Girls 6A Basketball-Westlake High School-Westlake 58 Johnson (San Antonio) 30 Monday afternoon November 24th 2025. Score by Quarter 14-2, 27-10, 43-16, 58-30. Westlake opened and effectively played zone defense most of the first half. All ten players, available for today's game got playing time. "Westlake Nation" reports the Chaps are now 9-0 and scoring for todays game; Tamia King 13 points, Peyton Hensle 10 points, Molly Frazer 9 points, Geralynn Byers-Veal 8 poin

Texas Girls High School Basketball-Just before the Johnson (San Antonio) versus Westlake game this afternoon, Westlake Varsity Coach Vickie Benson was recognized for her 500th career coaching win. An amazing accomplishment, congratulations Coach Benson!

Around Austin-A view of Lake Travis from Omni Barton Creek Lakeside Golf Course in Spicewood, Texas. Tuesday November 4th 2025. See another image below of recently dry lake bed docks. Dock areas dry over the last few years have been benefited from the significant rain in July 2025.

Around Austin-Wild Flowers-Rain Lillies bloomed after the rains Friday October 31st 2025. See more below. They bend to the sun

Around Austin-The Ann and Roy Butler Trail just got more visitor friendly with signage! View Sunday morning November 2nd 2025. For more information about the Butler Trail see https://thetrailconservancy.org

Around Austin-Celluar transmitted ultrasonic water meters, Master Meters https://mastermeter.com , are being installed in neighborhoods around Austin. The meter has no moving parts as the battery needed is charged automatically by the flow of water. See below for more detail on the system installed in a Rob Roy on the Lake neighborhood Monday October 27rh 2025. Two meters for two homes in this installation. See below for how the data is fed to the internet. Using a custom

Texas High School Basketball-Westlake 83 Rouse 38 at Westlake Friday November 21st 2025. Above #5 Bo Ogden controls the opening tip. Score by Quarter 26-5, 44-16, 65-33, 83-38. Westake jumped out 14-2 leading to Rouse's first timeout. See more images below. #5 Bo Ogden with an early dunk #2 Hayes Goldman #3 Joel Cannatti #3 Joel Cannatti #4 Blake Cannatti #23 Alex Allen #5 Bo Ogden with a first half dunk #3 Joel Cannatti #24 Mack Martin dunks with authority #2 Hayes Goldm

Around Austin-Very little rain in the Austin Hill Country with 0.12 inches in the last 24 hours with 0.1 inches expected today Friday November 21st 2025. Image above Thursday 3PM.

Texas High School Basketball-#5 Bo Ogden dunks on Buda Johnson in Westlake's 80-45 win Tuesday November 18th 2025. Score by Quarter: 14-8, 42-20, 60-38, 80-45. As reported by "Westlake Nation" #5 Bo Ogden, above, led all with 30 points, followed by #4 Blake Cannatti, right in frame above, with 18 points. See more images below. #4 Blake Cannatti #23 Alex Allen #5 Bo Ogden with the dunk on an offensive board #5 Bo Ogden #25 Brody Doyle #35 Brayden Horne #24 Mack Martin #30 R

New to the RM2244.COM Directory Around Austin-Alpha School Austin PreK-8 Private School is new to the RM2244.COM directory. Image above is the 78746 location at 1201 Spyglass Drive for PreK-5th Grade. Phone (512) 595-0801. The Alpha School Austin Middle School, 6th-8th Grade, is located at 201 Colorado Street, Austin, 78701. Click https://alpha.school for an abundance of detail.

Around Austin-SOCO-Mural art in the making at the Continental Club Gallery 1315 South Congress. Wednesday November 12th 2025. See another image below.

Around Austin-Westlake High School Football 2025 Season came to an earlier than usual end when Vandegrift, the 2024 Texas 6A Division II Champion, edged out Westlake 16-14. As usual though excellence abounded with these Friday Nights-only four home games this season. RM2244.COM thanks all the football athletes, every single player of 200 from the Freshmen Teams to the Varsity, the Marching Band, the Cheer, the Hyline, the Video Team, the coaches, the EISD staff involved,

Around Austin-Vandegrift snapshots from the Texas 6A Division II Bi-District Playoff Friday Night November 14th 2025. Above Viper signage "Go Vipers Beat Westlake." See more below. Leander ISD Stadium "Welcome to the Viper Pit" Vandegrift High School Legacies Dance Team. See vhslegacies.org for details. Vandegrift High School Legacies Dance Team. See vhslegacies.org  for details.

Around Austin-Lit up home in the Austin Hill Country October 7th 2025. See another below.

Texas 6A Division II High School Football Bidistrict Playoff-Vandegrif EDW Monroe Memorial Stadium Friday Night November 14th 2025. Image above, a key play in the game, Westlake is stopped on the 1 yard line late in the 4th Quarter. Key play Viper #40 Sam Brown breaks through the Westlake Defensive Line and then is aided by a block in the back [see image below]. Brown was tackled on the Westlake 3 YD line by #7 Thompson Bennett. This led to the Vipers only TD making the s

Around Austin-Places We Love-Home Slice Pizza celebrates its 20th Anniversary, "Carnival O' Pizza 2025," Saturday November 15th, Noon-6PM. See below for more snapshots of the South Congress location. See homeslicepizza.com for more detail on the event etc.