Live Music Run: Gruene Hall to Arkey Blue's
Spent Saturday running the dance hall loop — Gruene Hall in the afternoon, Arkey Blue's in Bandera that night. Some notes on the music, the drive, and what th...
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Tubing the Guadalupe River: A Local’s No-BS Guide
Look, if you haven't lost a pair of sunglasses to the Guadalupe, are you even a Texan? Here is the honest truth about where to float, what to bring, and how to ...
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Hill Country Road Updates: What's Actually Happening
If you've driven down Highway 46 lately, you've probably spent more time looking at orange barrels than the scenery. I'm diving into what TxDOT is actually doin...
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What it actually costs to clear land in the Hill Country
Buying the lot is the easy part. It’s when the bulldozer hits the limestone that things get expensive. Here is the raw truth about what you're actually going ...
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How to Hire a Custom Home Builder in Texas (2026 Guide)
I've built over 400 homes and I'm telling you right now: hiring the wrong builder in the Hill Country will ruin your life for a year. Here is how you do it righ...
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Best Coffee Shops in the Texas Hill Country: A Local’s Guide
I’ve spent 20 years building houses and showing land across these hills, which means I've consumed a literal ocean of caffeine. Here’s where to find the goo...
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Living in Blanco TX: The Real Deal on the Lavender Capital
If you're looking for a cookie-cutter suburb with a Starbucks on every corner, Blanco isn't for you. But if you want actual dirt, actual stars, and a town that ...
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Perry Homes Hill Country Review: Honest Builder Perspective
I’ve spent 20 years in the dirt and built over 400 homes myself, so I look at Perry Homes a little differently than your average agent. If you're eyeing Vinta...
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Real Costs to Build in Texas Hill Country (2026)
Everyone looks at the house price, but they forget about the $40,000 hole in the ground or the rock excavation that feels like you're mining for gold. Here is t...
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