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Wrestling superstar Goldberg teams up with Boerne nonprofit to help veteran-owned small businesses
BOERNE, Texas โ Veteran-owned small businesses in Boerne can get a helping hand from a new non-profit. The Task Force VOSBO, or Veteran-owned Small Business Organization has a mission to promote local businesses and provide educational opportunities for its members. Mark Sierra, owner and chef of Compadres Hill Country Cocina in Boerne, serves as the Task Force VOSBOโs president. โ(Through Task Force VOSBO) we can help promote (small businesses), try to come up with resources for startupsโฆ (and) for existing veteran-owned businesses to get their name out a little bit more, just so we can help one another,โ Sierra said. โWeโre here to, you know, take you out of your comfort zoneโฆ We always encourage veterans to lead, right because thatโs what (Task Force VOSBO) is all about.โAdApplications to join Task Force VOSBO are now being accepted.
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Hill Country power outages pass two weeks, some could be out into a third
AdThe original rain and ice storm that began on Thursday, Feb. 11, knocked out power to 10,000 to 12,000 meters, Loth estimated. At its peak, Loth said, about 35,000 of 43,000 CTEC meters had no power. By Sunday, Feb. 21, Loth said CTEC was in its โrebuildโ stage, meaning it couldnโt restore power without rebuilding something. AdThe downed power lines and poles are in hard-to-reach places, too, with bulldozers sometimes required to pull the trucks where theyโre needed. Every mile of CTECโs rural power lines serves just a handful of power meters.
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5 home improvement projects from Texas YouTube star April Wilkerson
April Wilkerson, a Texas Hill Country resident, has made a name for herself as an expert Do-It-Yourselfer on YouTube. Debuting on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 9 p.m. CST, โAssembly Required,โ features Wilkerson, Tim Allen and Richard Karn of โHome Improvementโ fame. Wilkerson started a blog in 2013 and now has more than 1 million subscribers on her YouTube channel. Then, see five of her favorite home improvement tips, complete with a YouTube video, below. You might also like KSATโs YouTube channel, where you can find all of our local journalism available for free.
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Check out this million-dollar home on 10 acres for sale in San Antonio
This million-dollar property has plenty of land and all the views of the Texas Hill Country but itโs within the San Antonio city limits. This listing comes with picturesque views and a 3,477 square foot home on just over 10 acres. There are four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and two half-bathrooms at 9080 Camino Del Sol. According to the listing, the property also comes with a โsparkling pool and spa with full summer kitchen.โThereโs also an oversized pass-through detached three-car garage and two workshop areas. 9080 Camino Del Sol (Paige to Page Photography)Related:
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2 highly rated Vrbo vacation spots in Texas Hill Country up for grabs in contest
Texas โ Did you know that two of the most โfavoritedโ vacation homes on the popular home-rental website Vrbo are in the Texas Hill Country? A press release from Vrbo officials states that the company is giving away 25 stays at โ25 of its most iconic, highest-rated vacation homes, cabins, condos (and castles!)" Included in the list of properties that contest winners can choose from is an architectural gem in Wimberley and a River Resort in Mason. To enter, participants just need to share a family vacation photo on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #VrboTurns25. Vrbo will select winners who will get to choose a vacation home from Vrboโs collection of all-time favorites, officials said.
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Arabian horse farm with Patrick Swayze connection up for auction in Texas Hill Country
KERRVILLE, Texas โ An Arabian horse farm in the Texas Hill Country is up for auction and perhaps one of its most interesting features is a custom dance floor that was originally designed for the late Patrick Swayze. Twisted Rose Farm is a sprawling property covering more than 234 acres in Kerrville. The farm has a main home, guest cottage and living quarters designed in barn-like structures on the property. In all, there are 11 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, according to the auction description on Concierge Auctions. An article from the San Antonio Business Journal, Swayze โwas a frequent visitor to the property in the 90s out of fascination for its stallions.
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Arabian horse farm with Patrick Swayze connection up for auction in Texas Hill Country
Arabian horse farm with Patrick Swayze connection up for auction in Texas Hill CountryPublished: September 25, 2020, 9:56 amAn Arabian horse farm in the Texas Hill Country is up for auction and perhaps one of its most interesting features is a custom dance floor that was originally designed for the late Patrick Swayze. Video provided by Concierge Auctions.
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5 things Texas homebuyers are looking for in 2020
SAN ANTONIO The coronavirus has affected nearly every aspect of daily life for Texans and that includes the kinds of homes that homebuyers are looking for. KSAT reached out to several Realtors in the San Antonio-area and the Texas Hill Country and while the needs of homebuyers vary greatly from family to family, there was some common ground in homebuyers preferences. This also helps with what they will be taxed for in certain areas, said San Antonio Realtor Terry Gill. Buyers are also looking to be in close proximity to things to do in their area.2. Open Concept - This isnt just something HGTV homebuyers are looking for.
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โThe Lost Husbandโ movie on Netflix was filmed in several Texas cities
If youโve been binging Netflix recently, you may have noticed a new romance movie, โThe Lost Husband,โ was just added. However, what you may not have known is that the movie was actually filmed in several Texas cities, including Austin, Houston, Elgin, Wimberley, Round Top, and a few others, according to a report from Distractify. The movie is ranked on Netflix as number 1 in the U.S., as of Friday, and stars Josh Duhamel, Leslie Bibb, Nora Dunn, and others. The film depicts the story of a widow that is looking to start anew after the unexpected death of her husband. To learn more about the film, you can watch the trailer below:RELATED: โThe Secret Gardenโ 2020 film has South Texas connections
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Search for buried booty in Texas treasure hunt
SAN ANTONIO You could find buried treasure in the Texas Hill Country -- an estimated $340 million worth. Texas is estimated to have $340 million in buried treasure, more than any other state in the U.S., according to TexasHillCountry.com. Bass is also tied to legends of treasure buried treasure in Burnet and Llano counties as well as Packsaddle Mountain, Lone Star Treasure reports. According to TexasHillCountry.com, legend says theres close to $3 million buried near where Shoal Creek empties into the Colorado River. Singer buried the chest after being forced to leave his home and returned several times in an effort to find his buried treasure but was never able to recover his fortune.
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Texas Hill Country restaurant offers elevated eats with flip flop atmosphere | SA Live | KSAT
Texas Hill Country restaurant offers elevated eats with flip flop atmosphere | SA Live | KSATPublished: August 6, 2020, 10:02 amTake a road trip to the Texas Hill Country to try some delicious game-inspired eats while sipping on a beer or enjoying a glass of wine
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Distilleries, wineries shuttered by Gov. Greg Abbott's bar shutdown say they should be exempted
Distilleries, wineries and even some restaurants with high alcohol sales say they are unfairly being caught in the crossfire of the statewide bar shutdown. Abbotts order required any business that gets 51% or more of its revenue from alcohol sales to close. RestaurantsThe bar shutdown has also closed many restaurants that have high alcohol sales, industry experts said. Because its revenue generated from alcohol sales outpaces food sales, the ice house was also forced to close down. She said she doesnt think the bar shutdown was intended to target a business like hers.
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9 swimming holes near San Antonio that have reopened amid coronavirus pandemic
SAN ANTONIO โ Many outdoor activities have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic but several swimming holes near San Antonio have reopened. The Hill Country is full of unexpected watering holes within driving distance of San Antonio that would be great for a daycation. Jacobโs Well Natural Area and Blue Hole are both in Wimberley, about an hourโs drive from downtown San Antonio, and are open for swimming. Krause Springs in Spicewood reopened May 21 and is approximately an hour-and-a-half drive from downtown San Antonio. Blanco State Park is a quick trip out of San Antonio, just an hour north of the city.
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Tour the grounds of this $5.1 million Texas Hill Country property
COMFORT, Texas โ You can tour the grounds of this $5.1 million property in the Texas Hill Country. Video from Hill Country Photography shows the grounds of this 107-acre property in Comfort, complete with a 1 1/2 mile driveway lined with 56 Crepe Myrtle trees. Gorgeous $7.95 million mansion for sale in Boerne will make you feel like youโre in ItalyIn addition to the 1,300 feet of Guadalupe River frontage, this property also has two water wells, a seasonal pond and a windmill. The listing also includes a 3,200 square foot, four-bedroom home that has two wood-burning fireplaces and a separate guest house. Video takes you inside ultra-exclusive, million-dollar San Antonio mansionFor more information on the property at 833 FM 473, click here.
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Tour the grounds of this $5.1 million Texas Hill Country property
Tour the grounds of this $5.1 million Texas Hill Country propertyPublished: May 29, 2020, 11:36 amVideo from Hill Country Photography shows the grounds of this 107-acre property in Comfort, complete with a 1 1/2 mile driveway lined with 56 Crepe Myrtle trees.
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Stunning swimming holes near San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO โ The Hill Country is full of hidden places to swim and cool off, including 10 unexpected watering holes within driving distance of San Antonio that would be great for a day trip. The first two, Jacobโs Well Natural Area and Blue Hole, are in Wimberley about an hourโs drive from downtown San Antonio. Krause Springs - Photo courtesy Josie LugoSchumacher Crossing in Hunt is also about an hour-and-a-half drive from downtown San Antonio. Blanco State Park is a quick trip out of San Antonio, just an hour north of the city. Guadalupe River State Park is less than an hour from San Antonio.
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Hill Country wine tour
SAN ANTONIO โ Jen Tobias-Struski takes a trip to the Hill Country to find great spots to drink wine. Texas Hill Country Wineries contains over 50 beautiful wineries. Watch the video above to see a few of them! If you want more information on the Texas Hill Country Wineries, or if you want to find the perfect wine tour for you, head to their website.
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1,500 free trees to be given away at annual Pearl event
SAN ANTONIO โ The annual Jamminโ Jams fruit and nut tree adoption event is coming back to The Pearl. The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department is giving away 1,500 free trees starting at 8 a.m. on Jan. 25. This event is very popular and arbor-enthusiasts wanting a free tree should arrive early. You do not have to be a resident of San Antonio to receive a free tree. 8 Texas treehouses you can rent for the weekendThe Pearl is located at 312 Pearl Parkway in San Antonio.
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Take a peek inside one of San Antonioโs most expensive listings
The Kuper Sothebyโs listing at 21882 Cielo Vista Drive is one of the most expensive homes on the market in San Antonio at its current list price of $6.5 million. (CREATIVE ESTUDIOS)21881 Cielo Vista Drive is a beautiful property in the Texas Hill Country. (CREATIVE ESTUDIOS)21881 Cielo Vista Drive is a beautiful property in the Texas Hill Country. (CREATIVE ESTUDIOS)21881 Cielo Vista Drive is a beautiful property in the Texas Hill Country. (Kuper Sotheby's International Realty)21881 Cielo Vista Drive is a beautiful property in the Texas Hill Country.
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How does the Edwards Aquifer work?
The Edwards Aquifer is responsible for providing millions of people from the Hill Country to San Antonio with freshwater every day. And although a lot of us know that the aquifer is our local source of water, very few understand exactly how the vast underground system works.
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Big Adventure May: Hillside Boutique Hotel in Castroville
CASTROVILLE โ If you're looking for an affordable getaway in the Texas Hill Country, Hillside Boutique Hotel in Castroville is just the place to visit. Hillside Boutique Hotel is located on the edge of San Antonio and is the perfect escape. It has all of the modern amenities you might expect to find in the city. Hillside Boutique Hotel amenities:Texas BistroBarrel RoomSpaYoga on the HillFor more information, visit hillsidetexas.com or call 830-538-3200. Sponsored article by Hillside Boutique Hotel.