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Texas high school football scores: Austin-area UIL replay updates, highlights from Week 8

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October 19, 2024

Texas high school football scores: Austin-area UIL replay updates, highlights from Week 8

Mark Champ
| Special to Austin American-Statesman

As expected, Lake Travis dispatched Dripping Springs and Westlake throttled Bowie in a pair of marquee matchups Friday night in District 26-6A, setting up next week’s area showdown between the Cavaliers and Chaparrals.

Those were the highlight victories from Week 8 of the Central Texas high school season, which also saw Cedar Park rally past Glenn, Liberty Hill hold off Pflugerville and Hutto beat Stony Point.

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This was our thread Friday night as we updated games and scores from across Central Texas:

Tomball Concordia Lutheran 62, St. Dominic Savio 6

Vandegrift 56, Manor 6

Cedar Park 34, Glenn 28

Rouse 53, Killeen Chaparral 7

Georgetown 58, East View 14

Regents 42, Brentwood Christian 14

Bellville 63, La Grange 20

Somerville 32, Granger 15

Blanco 51, Thrall 21

Wimberley 42, Jarrell 8

Hutto 35, Stony Point 21

Round Rock 37, Westwood 7

Anderson 59, Cedar Creek 14

Vista Ridge 29, Cedar Ridge 19

Weiss 42, Lockhart 0

Converse Judson 55, San Marcos 3

Bastrop 70, Navarro 0

Lake Travis 49, Dripping Springs 21

Austin High 49, Akins 7

Elgin 84, Crockett 0

Hyde Park 31, Dallas Bishop Dunne 6

San Saba 36, Thorndale 28

Lampasas 42, Burnet 38

Holland 45, Johnson City 14

Stephenville 63, Marble Falls 0

Lake Belton 29, Leander 15

Liberty Hill 35, Pflugerville 28

Liberty Hill inches ahead

Liberty Hill has gone ahead of Pflugerville 21-20 in the third quarter at The Pfield.

Connally continues to lead McCallum, 42-33 in the 3rd.

Weiss is blanking Lockhart 42-0 in the final stanza.

Westlake’s 48-7 win over Bowie sets up a possible 26-6A showdown of unbeatens. Lake Travis leads Dripping Springs 49-14 in the fourth.

Austin High leads Akins 35-7 in the 3rd.

Elgin is waltzing past Crockett 77-0 in the 3rd.

Wimberley rips Jarrell 42-8

Blanco pasted Thrall 51-21.

Somerville dumped Granger 32-15

Bellville trounced La Grange 63-20.

Timberwolves take first lead; holds on for win

Cedar Park has taken its first lead, 34-28 over Glenn with under 4 minutes left in the contest.

On the ensuing kick off, Cedar Park forced a fumble and has taken over on the Grizzlies’ 36.

Anderson is not having any problem as the Trojans lead Cedar Creek 59-7 in the 4th.

Liberty Hill and Pflugerville are even at 14 at half.

Vista Ridge leads Cedar Ridge 29-19 in the 4th.

Hutto is up by 14, 35-21 over Stony Point in the final quarter.

Round Rock is 30 better than Westwood 37-7 in the final quarter

Vandegrift dumped Manor 56-6.

Ross Sorrell has picked off a Glenn 4th-and-14 to go pass as Cedar Park rallied to take the district 8-5A contest 34-28.

Georgetown leads East View 58-14 with just over 3 minutes remaining.

Lake Belton leads Leander 27-15 in the 4th.

Rouse finished off a 53-7 win over Killeen Chaparral.

Bowie dents scoreboard

Cruz Tello hits Rowen Wells for a 16-yard scoring connection for the Bulldogs. Westlake still leads 28-7 in the third quarter.

They are deep in the fourth quarter and Glenn and Cedar Park are all even at 28.

Westlake has responded as Rees Wise hits Cal Livengood with a 16-yard scoring pass. Chaps 35, Bowie 7.

Chaston Ditta connected on a 35-yard scoring pass as Lake Travis leads Dripping Springs 35-7 early in the 3rd.

Gordon puts Glenn back up

Keaton Gordon has scored from 5 yards as Glenn has reclaimed the lead 28-21 over Cedar Park with 3:33 left in the 3rd.

Vista Ridge leads Cedar Ridge 19-16 in the 3rd.

Hutto leads 28-21 in the 3rd.

Round Rock leads Westwood 20-7 in thee 3rd.

Vandegrift leads Manor 56-6 in the 4th.

Cougars up on Hawks

Defending 5A Division I state champs College Station leads Hays 24-12 in the second quarter.

Bastrop leads Navarro 35-0 in the second while Anderson is blanking Cedar Creek 28-0.

At the half, Lake Travis is three scores better than Dripping Springs 28-7.

Westlake is dominating Bowie 28-0 at half. Jay Plotkin has stated that the punting unit of Bowie has been abject disaster. Here are the first 4 Bowie punt attempts:

5-yard punt

4-yard punt

snap hits personal protector

blocked punt

Scores

Georgetown 45, East View 7 (half)

Weiss 7, Lockhart 0 (half)

Austin High 21, Akins 0 (2nd)

Anderson 28, Cedar Creek 0 (2nd)

Bastrop 35, Navarro 0 (2nd)

Elgin 42, Crockett 0 (2nd)

McCallum 18, Connally 15 (2nd)

Regents 21, Brentwood Christian 14 (half)

Hyde Park 17, Dallas Bishop Dunne 6 (half)

Lago Vista 7, Smithville 0 (2nd)

Blanco 38, Thrall 14 (half)

Stephenville 42, Marble Falls 0 (2nd)

Bellville 28, La Grange 14 (2nd)

San Saba 21, Thorndale 0 (half)

Lampasas 21, Burnet 14 (2nd)

Wimberley 27, Jarrell 8 (half)

Rouse 30, Killeen Chaparra 0(half)

Glenn 14, Cedar Park 14 (half)

Lake Belton 20, Leander 15 (half)

Judson rockets to an early lead

Judson leads San Marcos 21-0 in the second.

Weiss leads Lockhart 7-0 at the half.

Pflugerville leads Liberty Hill 14-7, while Connally leads McCallum 15-10 in the second.

Westlake’s Rees Wise scored form 6 yards out as the Chaps now lead Bowie 28-0 in the second.

25-6A scores

Vandegrift 42, Manor (half)

Cedar Ridge 12, Vista Ridge 10 (half)

Hutto 21, Stony Point 21 (2nd)

Round Rock 13,, Westwood 7 (2nd)

Georgetown reaches into its bag of tricks

Georgetown uses trickeration to move up 32-7 over East View. Kaden Scherer, the left tackle, took a backward pass 11 yards to paydirt to score. The scoring drive was set up by a second Eagle interception of Ty Blair.

After forcing a punt, Georgetown responded with a long drive capped by an Xavier Warren run as the Eages now lead 39-7.

Westlake now leads Bowie 21-0 early in the second as Brandon Clark returns an interception for 6.

Meanwhile Lake Travis’ Vann Hopping has found the end zone a second time as the Cavs lead Dripping Springs 21-0

Westlake up early

Westlake has struck quickly on Grady Bartlett’s 7-yard scoring run and the Chaps lead Bowie 7-0 in the first.

Chaston Ditta’s TD’s pass gives Lake Travis a 7-0 lead over Dripping Springs with 7:12 left in the opening quarter.

Jett Walker has scored again and now Georgetown leads East View 25-7 early in the second.

Walker jets 10 yards for 6

Georgetown’s junior stalwart Jett Walker took a handoff 10 yards up the middle has Georgetown responded with a 70-yard scoring drive to take an 18-7 lead over East View.

Leander leads Lake Belton 8-7 at the end of one.

Stony Point leads Hutto 21-14 in the second.

Connally leads McCallum 7-0 in the opening quarter.

Rouse leads 8-0; Timberwolves pull even

In district 8-5A action, Rouse has taken an 8-0 lead over Killeen Chaparral while Cedar Park responded to Glenn’s opening score with a long drive of its own as it is now 7-7 late in the opening stanza.

Luke Holley’s long interception return has put Georgetown deep into Eastview’s territory and the Eagles kicked a field goal to extend its lead to 11-0 in the first.

Blanco leads Thrall 13-7 in the opening stanza.

Holland is shutting out Johnson City 22-0 in the opening quarter.

Even in Hutto

After Hutto raced to a 7-0 lead on its first possession, Stony Point responded with a score and the score is 7-7 in the first.

Ortiz gives Glenn the lead

JJ Ortiz plunged 5 yards up the middle as the Grizzlies took advantage of a Cedar Park fumble as Glenn has taken a 7-0 lead at Monroe Stadium.

Georgetown has jumped out to an early 8-0 lead over Eastview at Birkelbach Stadium. Xavier Warren hauled in a 75-yard pass from Kaleb McDougle on the second snap of the game.

4-4A Division I Standings

Burnet 1-0

Lampasas 1-1

Stephenville 0-0

Brownwood 0-1

Marble Falls 0-1

13-4A Division I Standings

Taylor 3-0

LBJ 3-0

Travis 2-1

Eastside 2-2

Northeast 1-2

Manor New Tech 1-3

Achieve 0-4

11-4A Division II Standings

Bellville 1-0

Giddings 1-0

Madisonville 1-0

Sealy 0-1

Caldwell 0-1

La Grange 0-1

13-4A Division II Standings

Wimberley 2-0

Jarrell 2-1

Lago Vista 2-1

Gonzalez 1-1

Salado 1-2

Geronimo Navarro 1-2

Smithville 0-2

13-3A Division I Standings

Llano 2-0

Marion 2-0

Universal City Randolph 1-1

Ingram Moore 1-1

Florence 0-2

Luling 0-2

13-3A Division II Standings

Lexington 1-0

Blanco 1-0

Comfort 0-0

Rogers 0-1

Thrall 0-1

14-2A Division I Standings

Mason 1-0

Holland 1-0

San Saba 1-0

Johnson City 0-1

Harper 0-1

Thorndale 0-1

13-2A Division II Standings

Granger 3-0

Somerville 3-0

Burton 2-1

Bartlett 2-1

Iola 1-2

Milano 1-2

McDade 0-3

Snook 0-3

8-5A Division I Standings

Cedar Park 3-0

Leander 3-0

Georgetown 2-1

Lake Belton 2-1

Rouse 1-2

East View 1-2

Killeen Chaparral 0-3

Glenn 0-3

12-5A Division I Standings

A&M Consolidated 5-0

College Station 4-1

Weiss 4-1

Hays 2-2

Lockhart 2-2

Anderson 2-2

Hendrickson 2-4

Cedar Creek 0-4

Lehman 0-5

11-5A Division II Standings

Liberty Hill 3-0

Bastrop 3-0

Elgin 2-1

Pflugerville 2-1

Connally 1-2

Navarro 1-2

McCallum 0-3

Crockett 0-3

Entering week 8 of the high school football seasons, the push for the playoffs has begun.

Here are the district standings

25-6A Standings

Vandegrift 4-0

Round Rock 4-1

Cedar Ridge 3-2

Vista Ridge 2-2

Hutto 2-2

McNeil 2-3

Westwood 1-3

Manor 1-3

Stony Point 1-4

26-5A Standings

Dripping Springs 3-0

Westlake 2-0

Lake Travis 2-0

Bowie 1-2

Austin High 1-2

Del Valle 0-3

Akins 0-3

29-6A Standings

Cibolo Steele 3-0

NB Canyon 2-0

SA East Central 2-1

Johnson 2-1

Schertz Clemens 1-3

Judson 0-2

San Marcos 0-3

Thursday night results

A&M Consolidated 55, Hendrickson 15

LBJ 72, Achieve 0

Travis 48, Manor New Tech 0

Eastside 42, Northeast 14

Johnson 42, Schertz Clemons 21

Area teams among state-ranked teams

Several area teams are ranked in the latest polls of Texas high school football.

Lake Travis sits at #6, while 26-6A district foe Westlake sits at 8. If both teams win tonight, next week’s Battle of the Lakes will be a meeting of top 10 teams.

Out of district 25-6A Vandegrift and Round Rock check in at 21 and 25 respectively.

In the Class 5A rankings, Weiss in entrenched in the 6th spot, while Liberty Hill holds down #9.

Weiss travels to face Lockhart tonight before hosting College Station on Halloween. Liberty Hill brings its vaunted slot-T to The Pfield taking on Pflugerville in a matchup of likely playoff qualifiers.

LBJ holds down the top spot in 4A, while Lampasas sits at #10.

Statesman’s Fab Five rankings

#1 Lake Travis (6-0, 2-0) at Dripping Springs

#2 Westlake (5-1, 2-0) hosts Bowie

#3 Vandegrift (5-1, 4-0) at Manor

#4 Dripping Springs (6-1, 3-0) hosts Lake Travis

#5 Round Rock (6-1, 4-1) at Westwood

#1 Weiss (6-1, 4-1) at Lockhart

#2 Liberty Hill (5-1, 3-0) at Pflugerville

#3 Georgetown (5-1, 2-1) hosts Eastview

#4 Pflugerville (5-1, 2-1) hosts Liberty Hill

#5 Cedar Park (4-2, 3-0)

4A/Others

#1 LBJ (7-0, 3-0) beat Achieve 72-0 last night

#2 Lampasas (6-1, 1-0) at Burnet

#3 Wimberley (4-2, 2-0) at Jarrell

#4 Regents (6-1, 3-0) hosts Brentwood Christian

#5 St. Michael’s (5-1, 2-1) hosts San Antonio Central Catholic

Top games of the night

Despite losing to Dripping Springs the last two years, Lake Travis looks to remain unbeaten as the 6-0, 2-0 Cavaliers travel to face the 6-1, 3-0 Tigers.

In a 11-5A Division II clash, Liberty Hill (5-1, 3-0), whose slot-T offense amassed over 700 yards rushing in its win over Elgin last week, ventures to The Pfield to take on Plugerville.

Gerlich picks up multiple honors

After Anderson quarterback Max Gerlich threw for 413 yards and 5 touchdowns in the Trojans win over Hendrickson last week, Gerlich was named Dave Campbell Texas High School Magazine’s 5A quarterback of the week. Gerlich also topped the Statesman’s list of the midseason top 50 players of Central Texas.

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Detectives Investigating Homicide on Tuscany Way in East Austin

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April 4, 2026

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Detectives Investigating Homicide on Tuscany Way in East Austin

The Austin Police Department is investigating a Thursday evening shooting at the Penske Rental Truck facility in East Austin that resulted in the death of a 39-year-old man.

The department revealed details about the incident in a Friday press release. At around 5:42 p.m., Austin police officers responded to a shoot/stab hotshot call at the Penske Rental Truck facility located at 8201 Tuscany Way.

The caller reported that a man had been shot. When officers arrived, they encountered two individuals next to a man on the ground suffering from visible gunshot wounds. The injured person was later identified as 39-year-old William Rogers.

APD officers provided Rogers with medical assistance until Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services arrived on the scene to transport him to a local hospital, where he died.

Homicide detectives and crime scene specialists responded to the scene and learned that Rogers and another man, 28-year-old Javarus Crumpton, knew each other and both worked as movers.

The two men and the third man arrived at the facility to rent a Penske moving truck. After an argument arose regarding the rental deposit cost, Crumpton allegedly shot Rogers. Crumpton and the third person remained on the scene and are cooperating with the investigation.

No arrests have been made in the case, which is being investigated as Austin’s 17th homicide of 2026. The Travis County District Attorney’s Office was notified about the incident.

Residents with information about the case can contact APD at 512-974-TIPS. Submit anonymous tips through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting its website or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.

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Bluebonnets Austin: 25 Best Places To See Blooms In 2026

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April 3, 2026

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Bluebonnets Austin

Jump To: Central Austin | North Austin | South Austin | East Austin | West Austin

Each spring, spotting the vibrant bluebonnets Austin has in bloom is a quintessential Texas experience. From the historic bluffs of Pease Park to the curated displays at Zilker Botanical Garden, the city offers diverse ways to enjoy these iconic flowers.

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Bluebonnets Central Austin

University of Texas at Austin

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Discover a hidden gem: stunning bluebonnet displays right on the University of Texas at Austin campus. Explore historic buildings and gardens while enjoying these iconic Texas blooms.

Where: 2515 Speedway, Austin, TX 78712
Operating Hours: Saturday – Sunday CLOSED | Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Pease District Park

Pease Park embodies the essence of Austin, with limestone bluffs, shaded trails, and rich history. Discover bluebonnets amidst this 84-acre oasis, restored and maintained by the Conservancy for everyone to enjoy.

Where: 1100 Kingsbury St, Austin, TX 78703
Operating Hours: Daily 6:00 am- 10:00 pm

Barton Creek Greenbelt

Explore the Barton Creek Greenbelt: hiking, swimming, rock climbing, and vibrant bluebonnet displays! Discover multiple entry points along the creek and portions of the Violet Crown Trail within this Austin gem.

Where: 3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy B, Austin, TX 78704
Operating Hours: Daily 5:00 am – 10:00 pm

Texas State Capitol

Explore Texas history and stunning bluebonnet displays at the iconic Texas State Capitol. This granite landmark, a National Historic Landmark, offers tours, exhibits, and a beautiful setting for wildflower viewing.

Where: 1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
Operating Hours: Sunday CLOSED | Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm | Friday – Saturday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

Laguna Gloria

Experience art and nature in harmony at Laguna Gloria. Explore contemporary sculptures and installations, and enjoy the beauty of bluebonnets in this tranquil oasis, a world away from the city.

Where: 3809 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703
Operating Hours: Monday – Tuesday CLOSED | Wednesday – Sunday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

North Austin Bluebonnets

Brushy Creek Lake Park

Brushy Creek Lake Park offers a diverse outdoor experience: a scenic lake, extensive trails, playgrounds, and beautiful bluebonnet fields. Enjoy nature’s beauty and family fun in one location.

Where: 3300 Brushy Creek Rd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Operating Hours: Daily 5:30 am – 10:00 pm

Bull Creek District Park

Bull Creek District Park offers a blend of adventure and natural beauty. Hike scenic trails, mountain bike, play volleyball, swim in refreshing water holes, and discover vibrant bluebonnet displays in this popular Austin park.

Where: 6701 Lakewood Dr, Austin, TX 78731
Operating Hours: Daily 5:00 am – 10:00 pm

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park offers a wealth of outdoor activities: hiking, swimming, biking, sports, and off-leash dog areas. And don’t forget the beautiful bluebonnet displays!

Where: 12138 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
Operating Hours: Daily 5:00 am – 10:00 pm

Balcones District Park

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Balcones District Park offers family fun with a pool, playgrounds, and sports facilities, plus delightful bluebonnet sightings!

Where: 12017 Amherst Dr, Austin, TX 78759
Operating Hours: Daily 5:00 am- 10:00 pm

Great Hills Neighborhood Park

Tucked away in northwest Austin, Great Hills Neighborhood Park offers a beautiful hill country escape. Explore 80+ acres of natural beauty, hiking trails, and delightful bluebonnet displays, along with playgrounds and picnic areas.

Where: 10700 Floral Park Dr, Austin, TX 78759
Operating Hours: Daily 5:00 am – 10:00 pm

Champion Park

Champion Park offers open space, dinosaur bone castings, and gorgeous bluebonnet displays! Enjoy playgrounds, fitness areas, picnic tables, and climbing boulders in a beautiful setting.

Where: 3830 Brushy Creek Rd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Operating Hours: Saturday – Sunday CLOSED | Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park

Discover a pleasant park at Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park. Enjoy a pool, basketball court, and picnic areas, along with nice bluebonnet sightings.

Where: 7000 Ardath St, Austin, TX 78757
Operating Hours: Daily 5:00 am- 10:00 pm

Mayfield Park

Mayfield Park: an oasis of historic gardens, peacocks, and bluebonnets. Escape the city and discover towering palms, lush greenery, and vibrant wildflowers, all within a tranquil rock-walled sanctuary.

Where: 3505 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703
Operating Hours: Daily 5:00 am – 10:00 pm

Bluebonnet Austin – South

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

For the ultimate bluebonnet experience, head to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Conveniently located near Austin, this center offers labeled displays, abundant photo opportunities, and a comprehensive introduction to Texas wildflowers.

Where: 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739
Operating Hours: Daily 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park

Discover a park with something for everyone at Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park. Enjoy trails, sports, fishing, disc golf, and lovely bluebonnet sightings.

Where: 907 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX 78748
Operating Hours: Daily 5:00 am – 10:00 pm

St. Edward’s University

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Explore St. Edward’s University, a campus with inviting walking trails and lovely bluebonnet sightings. Enjoy the natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere.

Where: 3001 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Operating Hours: Saturday – Sunday CLOSED | Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

James A. Garrison District Park

Relax and play at James A. Garrison District Park. Enjoy the pool, playgrounds, and sports facilities, all while spotting beautiful bluebonnets.

Where: 6001 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745
Operating Hours: Daily 8:00 am- 9:00 pm

McKinney Falls State Park

Experience the beauty of McKinney Falls State Park. Hike trails, swim in creek pools, explore historic sites, and find stunning bluebonnet fields, all within Austin’s city limits.

Where: 5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy, Austin, TX 78744
Operating Hours: Daily 8:00 am – 10:00 pm

Zilker Botanical Garden

Interconnected themed gardens, including the Japanese Garden and Prehistoric Garden, are linked by accessible paths at Zilker Botanical Garden. Don’t miss the stunning bluebonnet displays in spring.

Where: 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746
Operating Hours: Daily 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

East Austin Bluebonnets

Mueller Lake Park

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With ample parkland, all residents in the Mueller neighborhood live within 600 feet of green space. Open to the public, this park hosts community events and is a prime spot for Austin’s bluebonnet season.

Where: 4550 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723
Operating Hours: Daily 5:00 am – 10:00 pm

Roy G. Guerrero Colarado River Metro Park

Enjoy strolls along well-maintained trails, relax in picturesque picnic areas, and take advantage of the park’s convenient river access. Notably, the park is also renowned for its beautiful displays of bluebonnets during their blooming season.

Where: 400 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741
Operating Hours: Daily 5:00 am – 10:00 pm

Rosewood Neighborhood Park

Rosewood Neighborhood Park offers a variety of amenities, including a swimming pool, basketball court, and picnic areas. During bluebonnet season, visitors can also enjoy scattered displays of the iconic Texas wildflowers.

Where: 2300 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702
Operating Hours: Daily 7:00 am – 9:00 pm

Boggy Creek Greenbelt

Explore the Boggy Creek Greenbelt, a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy hiking along its trails, discover the tranquil beauty of the creek, and admire the springtime bloom of bluebonnets.

Where: 1114 Nile St, Austin, TX 78702
Operating Hours: Daily 5:00 am – 10:00 pm

Bluebonnets in West Austin

West Basin Wilderness Preserve

A partnership between Travis County and St. Edward’s University safeguards 227 acres of stunning Hill Country terrain at Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, a key component of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve. Explore 2.5 miles of trails, engage with the Wild Basin Creative Research Center, and experience the seasonal spectacle of blooming bluebonnets!

Where: 805 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm | Saturday – Sunday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm

Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park

The park’s hiking trails wind through three distinct areas—prairie, canyon, and chaparral—providing varied scenery. In springtime, the park comes alive with a colorful array of wildflowers, most notably the iconic Texas bluebonnets.

Where: 614 N Commons Ford Rd, Austin, TX 78733
Operating Hours: Daily 5:00 am – 10:00 pm

Emma Long Metropolitan Park

Emma Long Metropolitan Park provides open spaces, campsites, boat ramps, reservable picnic areas, and a beach entry swimming area. Bluebonnets also grow within the park during their blooming season.

Where: 1600 City Park Rd, Austin, TX 78730
Operating Hours: Daily 7:00 am – 10:00 pm

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Lacey is a freelancer and Austin local who’s always on the hunt for new restaurants to try, fun activities to do, and local events to attend. She loves sharing her discoveries with others through her writing and hopes her work encourages both visitors and locals to be active in the community. When she’s not writing, you can find her exploring one of the city’s many hiking trails with her Blue Heeler, Oreo, getting lost in a good book, or dancing the night away to some house or techno beats at one of her favorite rave spots.

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Final Public Input Meetings on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update Next Week

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April 3, 2026

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Final Public Input Meetings on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update Next Week

The Austin-Travis County Wildfire Coalition is hosting a last round of public input meetings on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, which is updated every 10 years.

The City of Austin released a press release about the final two meetings on Thursday. According to the release, the meetings are intended to provide an overview of the project, hear from subject matter experts, and capture public comments for incorporation into the plan.

Meeting Schedule

April 8, 6-8 p.m.; Del Valle Early College High School Cafeteria, 4715 Ross Rd.

April 9, 6-8 p.m.; St. Luke’s on the Lake Episcopal Church; 5600 RR 620 N.

The coalition asks that residents RSVP to the meetings online and take this public survey to provide information to the coalition as it updates the plan. Anyone may take the survey, but the coalition asks individuals who plan to attend one of the sessions to fill it out beforehand.

The Community Wildfire Protection Plan identifies areas of wildfire risk, prioritizes investments for mitigation funding, and provides recommendations for hazardous fuels reduction and homeowner risk reduction practices.

Additionally, the plan offers policymakers guidance on wildfire response capabilities and evacuation planning frameworks. The Austin-Travis County Wildfire Coalition updates the plan every decade to ensure it reflects current risk conditions, data, and community priorities.

Members of the coalition include the City of Austin, Austin 3-1-1, Austin Water, Austin Fire Department’s Wildfire Division, the Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin Energy, the city’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management division, and more.

Learn more about the coalition at its website here. And stay updated on the CWPP process as it unfolds here.

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