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Using Propane Wisely In The Texas Hill Country

Posted on May 3, 2017 by spi_guyMay 3, 2017
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If you’re heading out for a camping trip in the Texas Hill Country, and you’re using propane along the way, it’s important to know where your propane levels are. Some RV and camper units come equipped with an exterior propane level gauge … Continue reading →

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Chip and Joanna Gaines- On a mission to preserve famous Waco landmarks?

Posted on May 13, 2016 by spi_guyOctober 29, 2018
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For those of you who’ve even casually watched an episode of “Fixer Upper” on HGTV you know that Chip and Joanna Gains are the hottest thing in Waco Texas now. They’ve become famous during the last couple of years by … Continue reading →

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The Most Famous House In Round Rock Is For Sale

Posted on May 13, 2016 by spi_guyMay 13, 2016
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This piece of Round Rock history is for sale for anyone laying 2.5 million on the table. Built by the Nelson family, wealthy Swedish immigrants, the construction started in 1895 and took 5 years to complete.  Known locally as the … Continue reading →

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Gone But Not Forgotten

Posted on April 29, 2016 by spi_guyApril 29, 2016
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It don’t look like much now but for decades the object below was part of a towering icon that could be seen for miles in any direction from San Marcos. It was an open air rotating elevator that took you … Continue reading →

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E-commerce giant to hire 1,000 in new San Marcos facility

Posted on September 19, 2015 by spi_guyOctober 29, 2018

Click here to view original web page at www.bizjournals.com Enlarge Ken James / Bloomberg NewsAmazon.com will open a fulfillment center in San Marcos similar to this one in Fernley,… more Amazon.com Inc. — the largest retailer in the world — … Continue reading →

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“Happy Trails to You…The Wine Trails of Texas”

Posted on August 15, 2015 by spi_guyOctober 29, 2018

The famous duo of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans said farewell to us every week with their song, “Happy Trails to You”.  This song, written by Foy Willing and adapted by Dale Evans, has become the manner of saying farewell … Continue reading →

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“Texas Wine and the Holidays… No Red Solo Cup Allowed”

Posted on August 15, 2015 by spi_guyOctober 29, 2018

  The Texas fall brings cooler weather and football games with people enjoying their favorite beverages served in red Solo cups.  Thanks to country singer Toby Keith we know the importance of the bond people have with their red Solo … Continue reading →

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Winery Events/Festivals in April

Posted on August 15, 2015 by spi_guyOctober 29, 2018

Toast the good life at Grapevine’s 23rd Annual Blessing of the Vines & New Vintage Wine and Gallery Trail. With tradition and flair, Grapevine celebrates new release wines, beautiful works of art and good times with friends.  The event begins … Continue reading →

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2015 Legislative Action Day Press Release

Posted on August 15, 2015 by spi_guyOctober 29, 2018

On March 10, the Texas wine and grape industry converged on the State Capitol for the 2015 Legislative Action Day.  Thirty Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association members made introductions and visits with their respective Representatives and Senators.  That evening Texas … Continue reading →

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Landmark former MFISD building demolished for potential development

Posted on August 15, 2015 by spi_guyOctober 29, 2018

Click here to view original web page at www.dailytrib.com CONNIE SWINNEY• STAFF WRITER MARBLE FALLS — Potential economic development has prompted the owners of a 21,000 square-foot building to demolish an unoccupied structure considered a landmark for 30 years in … Continue reading →

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Forbes: Top Universities in Texas

Posted on August 15, 2015 by spi_guyOctober 29, 2018

Click here to view original web page at www.bizjournals.com VIEW SLIDESHOW 28 photos Rice University in Houston: No. 32 in nation, No. 1 in Texas Forbes has released its ranking of the top U.S. colleges for 2015, with Pomona College … Continue reading →

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Hays, Travis counties among best in state for public, private investment

Posted on August 15, 2015 by spi_guyOctober 29, 2018

Click here to view original web page at www.bizjournals.com Enlarge Nick Simonite/ABJSan Marcos, and surrounding Hays County, is one of the top areas in the state for public… more Hays and Travis counties are among the top counties in Texas … Continue reading →

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Are You Drinking Real Texas Wine?

Posted on May 30, 2015 by spi_guyJuly 25, 2015

By law, a winery cannot designate a wine as a Texas “appellation” wine if it isn’t made with at least 75 percent Texas fruit. If it has less than that, wineries are not allowed to sell it outside of the … Continue reading →

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MotoGP Returns to Austin

Posted on March 26, 2015 by spi_guyMarch 26, 2015
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1993 500cc World Champion Kevin Schwantz’s narrates this video about his role in helping design the world class track at the circuit Of The Americas just outside of Austin, Texas. His expert knowledge of motorcycle racing helped develop what is … Continue reading →

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Bert Massey On Brown County History

Posted on August 20, 2014 by spi_guySeptember 19, 2015
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