How do you review a police department? I was just driving past... it was not a Do Not Pass Go. Do…read moreNot Collect $200 sort of thing. I'm grateful for the women and men who serve and protect.

Any police department that makes assumptions without doing their jobs is in my opinion, lacking…read moreprofessionalism. Briana Aguilar deserves professionalism at the highest level and the Austin Police Department is not it. How do you determine a cause of death without the autopsy results to confirm cause of death. Sounds like these cops or lead detectives personal interest has personal objective being influenced by personal interest. Maybe he knows one of the girls involved. Hmmm

Scheduled an in-home Friends and Family session with Eli. He was incredibly knowledgeable and made…read morethe material easy to understand and memorable. His extensive experience highlighted the importance of being well-prepared for emergencies. We covered adult, child, and infant CPR and choking scenarios, with a reassuring emphasis on infant and child situations. The hands-on practice with both adult and child size mannequins boosted our confidence to act quickly in an emergency. The personalized, relaxed setting made it easy to ask questions, practice at our own pace, and truly absorb the material. Not only was the course informative, but it was also fun and engaging. We left with peace of mind, knowing our family is better equipped for any emergency. We highly recommend Fired Up Solutions and this at-home CPR refresher for any family, especially those with young children. It's a small investment that could make a lifesaving difference!

Great class. Made it easy to understand and had great relevant stores that applied to the topics…read more Will be returning.

A simple thing to do, but Kristen at Longhorn made the entire experience to recharge and tag my…read moreextinguishers efficient and easy. At first when I dropped off, she asked I come back later in the day. But my drive was long, so she offered to do the inspection and service immediately. So kind, very customer oriented and professional! Awesome all around.

Call and discussed recharging my home fire extinguishers. Very professional person when through…read morethe identification of my existing extinguishers and my options. I will continue to use Longhorn Fire and Safety for my home fire protection!

This is a historic and cool little photo op to add to your itinerary if you're in the area!read more

AKA Austin Fire Drill Tower. Originally used by the Austin…read moreFire Dept. as drill practice this sixty-seven foot tower made of brick is registered as an historic place (National Register of Historic Places). If you're like me and seek such places out, this is one not to be missed. I remember seeing it for the first time ten years ago and being in awe of it. Now that I live here, the appreciation of the architecture goes even deeper. I love the view of it when walking the Butler trail. Couple of facts: Built in 1930. In 1978 it was dedicated to James Buford who died in the line of duty six years prior. In 2021 a deliberately set fire at the bottom of the building caused massive damage. It's since been completed restored back to its original elements (2023). It's got a bell tower and you can hear the bells ringing everyday. It's now a memorial to firefighters, EMTs, etc. in Austin. So again, if you're into historical monuments and architecture this is something worth checking out.

We had the Homestead crew at our bakery for a fun event and they were absolutely the best! They had…read morea huge variety of animals that were all so sweet and docile. Austin was incredibly kind and generous with his time and knowledge; this team truly love their animals and sharing them with others. Highest recommendation.

We used their balloon twisting services for our son's 5th birthday party and were blown away!…read moreBooking and communication were very smooth, their pricing was excellent. The balloon art exceeded expectations completely, the designs were incredible. It was a huge hit!

This is one of our favorite libraries when it comes to "third spaces" for children. We go to many…read morein the area but even in special kid rooms, it sometimes feel like they don't understand that toddlers are wiggly and noisy. The play area outside is amazing. With the upgrades the sand pit and music center give kids tons to do. They have a chalkboard and a little tin container that usually has chalk inside it. There's a cool wooden Structure kids can climb and go inside of- lots of room for kids to have some imaginative play. The story times are great here too!

Such an awesome little library with amazing children's areas inside and out…read more We had such a good time with our little ones! So child-frieldly

Perpetual construction! This north/south highway will…read morenever, ever be finished. The head of the Texas Department of Transportation recently came out and said that there are no end game plans for highway 35. They're going to just keep tacking on more and more and more lanes! I-35 goes all the way from Laredo to Minneapolis, and even further north into Canada. This section of it through Austin is especially perilous, as the entrance ramps are so tiny through the section where I-35 splits into two levels near University of Texas. You need some get up and go power in your hoopty to get up to speed, if and when the section is up to speed. Otherwise, prepare to sit and wait and wait. I try to avoid I-35 when I can. There's even a new toll road that will help you get around this mess of a highway. Be sure to listen to Pat Green's "Southbound 35" while travelling upon this infamous roadway.

A gleaming Buick with Iowa plates glides up to a dusty service station on the outskirts of…read moreGeorgetown. Two grizzled men in grimy flannel shirts watch from a bench out front. The older man with beady rat-eyes and ears like Mickey Mouse, strums a banjo and chuckles; "Looks like we got another one gonna try The Road" The younger man gazes at the car, now parked. "Maybe we should send him the other way. He don't know no better. He don't understand." "That ain't our problem. And they never listen anyway." The gas pump clicks and stops, and the driver, a smiling middle-aged man in pressed slacks and polo shirt, calls out to the men. "Excuse me, but is this the road to Austin ?" A pause hangs uncomfortably for several long seconds. "Yep. The Road...." Another pause as the older man leans forward: "Big rigs that'll crush you flatter'n Ashley Olsen's rear end without even slowing down. On ramps that you might as well just jump headfirst into a woodchipper. Lawmen just lookin' for trouble. Towed cars held to hitches by duct tape and wishes. Traffic jams that can drain the very soul out of you, leaving a shriveled lifeless husk. Oh, that's The Road to Austin alright." "Oh, that'll work just fine, sir. It can't be that bad. I've got Apple Maps and GPS. You all have a great day." As the Buick pulls away, the older man strums his banjo. "I told you." The younger man nods,"You tried to tell him. Maybe we could have just sent him to Mopac. Maybe this one will make it. He'll be better than the others." "Maybe," said the older man. And he laughed.

Johnny Cash themed dive bar with friendly service. Full bar and drafts available…read more There is plenty of inside seating and an outdoor patio with many picnic tables. Dog friendly as well.

Simple bar, without any frills. Was a bit confused as the Google Photos initially had good photos…read morebut there was none available. Stopped in around 1pm on a Sunday, and the place was pretty empty. One bartender at the bar and drinks were ordered at the bar. Got the Willy Nilly yea and it was as expected. The inside was dimly lit so going back out into the sun was great!