Away From SA: H-E-B Announces Plans for Third Store in San Marcos
SAN ANTONIO — [November 2025] — H-E-B is expanding its footprint in Central Texas with plans to open a third San Marcos location, marking another milestone for one of Texas’…
Away From SA: Galaxy Lights Returns to Houston for a Stellar Holiday Experience
This holiday season, take a quick trip “Away From SA” and into the cosmos as Galaxy Lights, presented by Wellby Financial, returns to Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center…
Away From SA: Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Brings Sunniefest to Dallas — A New Festival Just for Gen Z Girls
Dallas, Texas (October 7, 2025) – If you’re looking for a feel-good road trip north from San Antonio, there’s something new shining bright in Dallas this fall. Reese Witherspoon’s media…
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Away From SA: Madisonville Christmas Company Welcomes Guests for a Season of Holiday Magic
Madisonville, Texas (October 2, 2025) – Just a few hours from San Antonio, holiday spirit shines bright at the Madisonville Christmas Company, where shopping, dining, and festive lodging come together…
Away From SA: South Texas Showdown Returns to Uvalde for a Second Year of Roping to Benefit Local Youth Nonprofits
UVALDE, Texas – After raising more than $200,000 for youth organizations in its inaugural year, the South Texas Showdown is saddling up once again at the Uvalde County Fairplex, bringing…
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Away From SA: Bear Creek Becomes Texas’ Newest State Park
AUSTIN (Aug. 25, 2025) – Texans will soon have a new destination to explore in the Hill Country as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announced the acquisition of…
Houston Pumpkin Festival Brings Fall Magic to Downtown with Giant Bouncy Pumpkin and More
HOUSTON, TX (August 20, 2025) — The heart of downtown Houston is turning into a vibrant fall wonderland as the Houston Pumpkin Festival takes over Discovery Green from September 20…
Away From SA: IKEA Celebrates Grand Opening of First Small-Format Store in Texas at San Mar Plaza
San Marcos, TX – July 16, 2025 – IKEA has officially opened its doors in San Marcos, marking a major milestone with the debut of its first-ever small-format store in…
Koe Wetzel Throws Down in H-Town with Riot Room Houston Grand Opening
HOUSTON, Texas (June 20, 2025) – Just hours after igniting a sold-out crowd at NRG Stadium during night one of Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem Tour, Texas native and outlaw…
AWAY FROM SA: Unwind This Summer at Mokara Spa in Austin’s Hill Country
If you’re looking to escape the hustle of San Antonio this summer, the Mokara Spa at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin offers the ultimate retreat. Just 20…
Omni Fort Worth Hotel Announces 8th Annual ‘Cowtown Unplugged: A Songwriter’s Showcase’ This Memorial Day Weekend
FORT WORTH, TX (April 24, 2025) — Country music fans are in for a memorable Memorial Day Weekend as the Omni Fort Worth Hotel proudly announces the return of its…
AWAY FROM SA: My 5-Day Caribbean Escape Aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas
GALVESTON, TX (April 2025) — I recently took a 5-day Western Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas, and from the second I walked into the beautiful, bright…
Away From SA: My Stay at Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center in Galveston
GALVESTON, TX — I recently had the chance to stay at the Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center in Galveston, and while the property certainly delivers on amenities, atmosphere,…