- December 27th, 2009
- Chevron Houston Marathon
- SOURCE: Texas Travel News
- Throughout the year the steady roar of traffic provides the pulse of the downtown Houston area, but since 1972 the stampede of feet on the streets becomes the city's heartbeat for one day in January as thousands of runners rally together for the annual... [...]
- December 24th, 2009
- Happy Holidays from TexasTripper.com!
- SOURCE: Texas Travel News
- Happy holidays to everyone from Paris and John here at TexasTripper.com! We hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday and we look forward to bringing you more Texas travel news in 2010!! [...]
- November 10th, 2009
- Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza in San Antonio
- SOURCE: Texas Travel News
- A seven-day salute to south of the border sounds, from the heavenly refrains of a Mariachi mass at the San Jose Mission to a final farewell breakfast, the 1,000 mariachi musicians and vocalists who perform at Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza have offered S... [...]
- October 24th, 2009
- The Austin Celtic Festival
- SOURCE: Texas Travel News
- Bagpipes beckon to residents of the live music capital of the world each fall as the annual Austin Celtic Festival gets underway by Ladybird Lake.EventsHighland GamesKilt-clad participants carry on a tradition reaching back to 12th century Scotland as ... [...]
- October 14th, 2009
- Terrorplex Haunted Attraction in Mansfield
- SOURCE: Texas Travel News
- The season for screamin' is upon us, and the foreboding attractions at Mansfield's Terrorplex promises four times the fright for fear fans. Midnight ManorWhen the clock strikes 12, will it be the dawn of a new day or dawn of the dead for those who dar... [...]
- September 28th, 2009
- Thrillvania Thrill Park in Terrell
- SOURCE: Texas Travel News
- As though rising from the depths of Hell itself, belching flames intermittentlyilluminate the night sky over a secluded section of Terrell, Texas each fall, beckoning unwitting wanderers to enter the lair of lycanthrope Baron Michael Verdun and his blo... [...]
- September 20th, 2009
- Cedar Park Center Adds Final Touches
- SOURCE: Texas Travel News
- Today we checked out the almost-completed Cedar Park Center, the new $55 million facility in Cedar Park. The opening of the center will be marked on September 25 with a concert by George Strait and Lee Ann Womack.The arena expects to host over 120 even... [...]
- August 10th, 2009
- Hyatt Hill Country Resort and Spa’s First Hill Country Halloween This October
- SOURCE: Texas Travel News
- For a frightfully fun time this All Hallow's Eve, book a stay at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio during their first ever Hill Country Halloween, taking place October 30 and 31, 2009!On day one, decipher whodunit during a Mu... [...]
- August 3rd, 2009
- Hotel Palomar Dallas Offers Summer Playground Package
- SOURCE: Texas Travel News
- Going on through Labor Day, you can hula hoop your way to a reduced rate stay at Kimpton's Hotel Palomar Dallas. As part of their Summer Playground package, guests who can keep the childhood toy in motion for one minute will receive a 50% discount on ... [...]
- July 21st, 2009
- Plano Balloon Festival Celebrates 30th Year
- SOURCE: Texas Travel News
- Just like the lyrics of The 5th Dimension's '60's classic, let your imagination float "Up, Up and Away" as 100 beautiful hot air balloons fill the Lone Star skies for three days in September. More than 75,000 spectators are expected to gather at Plano... [...]
- July 12th, 2009
- The Tremont House in Galveston Offers Summer on Sale Special
- SOURCE: Texas Travel News
- Although the flood waters from Hurricane Ike brought destruction to the Galveston area in late 2008, time and tide has brought rebirth to one of the city's treasures, Tremont House, a Wyndham historic hotel. Recently restored to its former glory after... [...]
- June 22nd, 2009
- Hotel Palomar Dallas Offers Special Summer Rate for Teachers
- SOURCE: Texas Travel News
- School's out for summer, and for those who spent the past months educating eager students, Kimpton's Hotel Palomar Dallas is offering a lesson in luxury with a "Time Out for Teachers" special summer rate.Through September 7, 2009, teachers who mentor y... [...]
- March 13th, 2009
- Cedar Park Heritage Festival
- SOURCE: Texas Travel News
- When: March 28, 2009Where: The parade runs through Heritage Oak Park, while the festival takes place at Elizabeth Milburn Park, located at 1901 Sun Chase Blvd. in Cedar Park.Take a sentimental journey to the Central Texas town of Cedar Park as its c... [...]
- January 12th, 2009
- Valentine’s Murder Mystery Dinner at Messina Hof Winery
- SOURCE: TexasTripper Travel Blog
- A dash of drama and a pinch of poetry create a recipe for romance at the Messina Hof Winery's Valentine's Murder Mystery Dinner, "Love Writes a Deadly Verse." It definitely wasn't Cupid who kills one of the members of The Poets Turntable, but just who... [...]
- November 19th, 2008
- The Driskill Hotel Plans Thanksgiving Brunch
- SOURCE: TexasTripper Travel Blog
- Still making plans for Thanksgiving? If you want to skip the holiday hassles and you'll be in Austin, check out the Thanksgiving Day Brunch as well as a five-course dinner menu at the Driskill Grill, located in the historic Driskill Hotel.Thanksgiving ... [...]
- November 9th, 2008
- About Houston
- SOURCE: Hotel Blog
- Houston is an ideal city for any tourist. This fourth largest city in the United States has an exciting and colorful history as well as contemporary gems to entertain and educate. Houston was started around 1836 by the Allan brothers. The family purchased 6,000 acres to start a new city. Travelers [...]
- October 13th, 2008
- Austin Offers Restaurant Week Package
- SOURCE: TexasTripper Travel Blog
- Are you a foodie? If you're planning a trip to Austin, you can experience the best of the Capital City's culinary scene with the Austin Restaurant Week package, available through Oct. 22. More than 50 restaurants, from Italian to Mexican, sushi to stea... [...]
- September 17th, 2008
- Update on Houston’s Sports Facilities, Discovery Green
- SOURCE: TexasTripper Travel Blog
- We've received some additional updates from the Houston CVB regarding the status of locations in Houston after Hurricane Ike:Reliant Park:Reliant Park sustained some damage isolated to wind only. Representatives are currently accessing the situation. ... [...]
- September 16th, 2008
- Update on Houston Attractions After Hurricane Ike
- SOURCE: TexasTripper Travel Blog
- We've received an update about many Houston area attractions and their status after Hurricane Ike:· Space Center Houston : Closed until Saturday, Sept. 20· Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: Closed until Thursday, Sep. 18· [...]
- September 16th, 2008
- Update on Houston’s Convention Center
- SOURCE: TexasTripper Travel Blog
- We've been following news from Houston and just received this post-Hurricane Ike news about the George R. Brown Convention Center from the Houston CVB along with some photos taken Monday, September 15, 2008:One of two major convention center facilities... [...]
- August 10th, 2008
- 81008: Taylor BBQ Cookoff Set for Next Weekend
- SOURCE: TexasTripper Travel Blog
- It's almost time again for the Annual Taylor International Barbeque cookoff, now in its 31st year. This year's event is scheduled for August 15 and 16, 2008 at Murphy Park in Taylor. Along with the cookoff, look for an arts and crafts show and carnival... [...]