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2009 VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE – FREDERICKSBURG BATTLIN’ BILLIES

Julie Kathryn Quest-Brooks Broker, Hill Country Home & Ranch Team: Real Estate Agent in Comfort, TX

2009 VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE – FREDERICKSBURG BATTLIN’ BILLIES

Source:  FISD.org

Source: FISD.org

Texas State Parks

Ki Gray - Austin Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Austin, TX
It's not the Bahamas, but Texas State Parks can offer surprisingly enjoyable getaways for a fantastic price. The Hill Country offers a bevy of beautiful state parks within a two hour drive. Whether it's a day of picnicking and fishing or a full-fledged camping trip, there are over a dozen state parks in the Hill Country region alone.

Less money in the vacation budget this year doesn't necessarily mean everyone is destined to spend the summer hanging out in the backyard. Even if camping, hiking or fishing have never been activities someone has tried before, a day spent at a local state park may offer some surprisingly simple fun.

At a little over an hour's drive, Inks Lake State Park is a great example of a fast, fun getaway. If tent camping sounds a little too rustic, Inks Lake SP offers small air-conditioned cabins. However, the prettiest campsites are those right along the edge of the lake, which have water but no electricity available. Bathrooms with showers are located throughout the well-maintained park. Basic camping equipment, like a tent, sleeping bags and cooking supplies can be bought for less than price of one airline ticket.

If a day trip for hiking sounds a little more doable, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is the perfect destination. The park just north of Fredericksburg Texas is a popular weekend destination, so a weekday trip may offer a better opportunity to fully enjoy all this park has to offer.

Enchanted Rock was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1970, and opened as a State Park in 1986. It is said that the huge, pink granite dome has attracted visitors to the Enchanted Rock area for 11,000 years, including the Tonkawa Indians who gave it the name Enchanted Rock for the explorers who seem to disappear into the magical rocks. Hikers of all levels can enjoy exploring the rock face that rises 1825 feet above sea level and covers 640 acres.

Farther destinations include Colorado Bend, Garner, Devil's Sink Hole and Kickapoo Caverns. All of these state parks offer their own unique beauty, from prehistoric caverns to rocky terrain to peaceful lakes. Tons of helpful information about all of the Texas State Parks can be found on the web at the state of Texas website.

Throughout the year the state parks offer a variety of activities. This month, for example, the closest park McKinney Fall SP is offering a day at the park for kids to ride bikes, go on nature hikes, learn about archery and study fossils. Or adults can take a free class to learn the basics of flyfishing.

Perhaps the Texas State Park service says it best: "Few states can match the breadth of activities offered by Texas state parks. From horseback riding and aerial tram rides to world-class fishing, mountain biking and beautiful scenery, our state parks have it all." So go exploring this spring and discover what's right in Austin's own backyard. It sure beats sitting around the house.


Ki caters to future buyers of Austin real estate. He maintains a site covering Austin Texas http://www.escapesomewhere.com along with a searchable database of the Austin MLS http://www.escapesomewhere.com/realestate_searchthemls.html His site also has information on Fredericksburg Texas http://www.escapesomewhere.com/city/fredericksburgrealestate.html He has worked in Texas real estate market for over ten years.

Plan your wedding in Fredericksburg

Ricki Eichler,Broker,GRI,ePRO your Texas Hill Country connection: Real Estate Agent in Kerrville, TX

Planning a wedding? Think Fredericksburg. This quaint Texas Hill Country town is the perfect backdrop for a beautiful wedding for a few guests or a large party. Fredericksburg has so much to offer. The historical downtown area with the limestone buildings, German architecture and the food! A weekend or a week is not long enough to enjoy all Fredericksburg has to offer. Your guests will think so too.

The Chamber of Commerce has compiled a list of businesses to make your wedding planning easier. From B&B's, to photographers, to musicians, to hairstylists, to caterers, candles, bakeries, even carriage rides. It's all here. Check out this website.

Better hurry though. Spring is almost here and June is just around the corner! Happy shopping in Fredericksburg, one of the jewels of the Texas Hill Country.

Call me when you are ready to buy your first home. Special incentives for first time homebuyers.

Ricki Eichler, your Texas Hill Country connection www.reretx.com

Hand Carved Candles & More ~ Fredericksburg, Texas

Kristin Moran,  San Antonio,TX~Real Estate 210-313-7397: Real Estate Agent in San Antonio, TX

Fredericksburg is a very popular place for Texans to visit.  About an hour from San Antonio, Fredericksburg provides shopping, dining and entertainment like no other.  Fredericksburg is in the heart of the hill country and blends a mixture of German heritage with Texas!  What a combination. 

We recently visited the quaint city of a tad over 11,000 people to do a little shopping.  What we found was so much more!  Stopping into Hand Carved Candles & More we were amazed to watch the owner making the candles right before her customers eyes. 

Beautifully hand made, colorful candles made for any occasion are what you can find at Hand Carved Candles & More, what a treat! 

You can find Hand Carved Candles & More in Fredericksburg, Texas, right on Main Street:

241 E. Main Street

Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

Hours of operation:

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday    10:00 - 5:00

Friday - Saturday       10:00 - 6:00

Sometimes on Sundays

 

REAL ESTATE SALES - ARE WE PAYING TOO CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE WAY SALES “BOB UP AND DOWN”? FREDERICKSBURG TEXAS JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2009 RESULTS

Julie Kathryn Quest-Brooks Broker, Hill Country Home & Ranch Team: Real Estate Agent in Comfort, TX

REAL ESTATE SALES - ARE WE PAYING TOO CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE WAY SALES “BOB UP AND DOWN”? FREDERICKSBURG TEXAS JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2009 RESULTS

President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that paying too close attention to how Wall Street “bobs up and down” could lead to bad long-term policy. “What I’m looking at is not the day-to-day gyrations of the stock market, but the long-term ability of the United States … to regain its footing.”

The same may be true when looking at real estate sales in Fredericksburg, Texas which were WAY down in January and February … just 33% of the previous year’s figures*. Sounds horrible? Should you run from this market?

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It would seem to be a paradox … but Fredericksburg actually is thriving this year!

Pass through the town any day of the week, especially on weekends and you’ll see a city that is booming. Tourists galore!

Doesn’t quite fit with the real estate numbers? Well, go figure!

What we are hearing from the retailers in Fredericksburg is that sales are up! More people! And they’re still spending!

What’s happening is that, instead of taking trips to Europe, the Carribean, and other exotic places, people in Texas are taking small trips within the state … and Fredericksburg, still characterized by its German heritage, is a huge draw to the local tourists. Close to Austin, within driving distance of Dallas and Houston, and “smack dab in the middle of the Texas Hill Country,” people are taki