May 23 celebrates (or “shellebrates“) World Turtle Day. According to the World Turtle Day website, the “day was created as a yearly observance to help people celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world.” The … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #289: Tools of Photo Composition Do you stop and think before you hit the shutter button in your camera? What drives you to capture an image? This week, John (Journeys with Johnbo) comes up with an exciting challenge … Read More

— Austin artist Raúl Valdez has been making murals in Austin, Central Texas, and beyond since 1975. So, when the Steve Hicks School of Social Work on the UT Austin campus was moving to its location on San Jacinto Boulevard, … Read More

— As Spring 2017 Commencement is just around the corner, the UT Tower is a constant reminder of the impact this university does have on the education it provides. The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks number fifty-six … Read More

— Even going to meetings at work can be fun. I cannot help but see the beauty we have on our campus. The recently re-done south entrance to campus has become a favorite of mine. I have also seen several … Read More

— Some things scream out loud Texas! The University of Texas tower and Bluebonnets epitomize what’s good and beautiful about this state — and we all know we need beauty in this political environment in which we live. I count … Read More

LBJ Presidential Library — Located on The University of Texas at Austin campus, the LBJ Presidential Library contains a wealth of information about President Johnson’s years at the White House. Exhibits include LBJ’s Legacy to America, the Vietnam Conflict, Social … Read More