Category Archives: Texas

Can you buy a car without a driver’s license in Texas?

Though typically individuals wait to buy a car until after they have a driver’s license, a variety of situations may arise where someone wants to buy a car despite not having a valid license. This could range from reasons such as buying the car as a gift, to buying it for an employee to drive, or buying only for use on one’s personal property.

If you’re planning to do this yourself, you’re probably wondering: is it legal to buy a car without a driver’s license in Texas? Read the rest of this entry >>

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What are the most common causes of car accidents in Texas?

Common Reasons for Car Accidents in Texas

An accident doesn’t just happen without a cause. Ideally, if every person follows the rules, there won’t be an incident, thanks to the way our traffic laws and systems are set up (although it’s also important to keep your vehicle in top condition to avoid mechanical failure). To avoid being in an accident, you should know the dangers- the common reasons that accidents occur. Additionally, always practice defensive driving as other people might not follow the rules as well as you do. Let’s take a look at the most common reason one car smashes into something it’s not supposed to in Texas.  Read the rest of this entry >>

Cut-your-own Christmas tree farms near Austin TX

Winter has arrived, and it is a great time of the year to start up on the Christmas decorations and enjoy activities like ice skating. While you can get a Christmas tree at many pop-up lots and store parking lots in our area, there is another option: going out to a farm to cut your own tree. This can net you not only a great tree, but can also be a fun experience for the whole family. We’ve found a few cut-your-own Christmas tree farms near Austin TX and have little write-ups for each of them below. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Labor Day Weekend 2018 Festivals in Austin TX

Austin is known for its festivals and fun, and what better time to celebrate than Labor Day Weekend? With these events you can say “So long!” to summer and hello to fall in premium style. We have a few Labor Day Weekend 2018 Festivals in Austin TX listed below, and have found a handful of other fun things to do that weekend that are sure to make you smile. Let us know in the comments if you have other can’t-miss suggestions.  Read the rest of this entry >>

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Enjoy 4th of July fireworks safely (and legally!)

The 4th of July is right around the corner, which means that ’tis the season to have fun with fireworks ranging from tiny firecrackers to big boomers. But what fireworks are legal in Austin TX? Be safe (and don’t get in trouble!) this year by choosing fireworks types that are okay to use even in the city. For larger displays, you will need a permit, have a space that would be safe for the fireworks to be set off, and  have a professional doing your fireworks. Fortunately, there are plenty of small, fun things you can have that do not require a permit, and won’t get you a citation. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Summer car temperatures and cooking adventures

As it starts to get hot out there this spring and summer in the Austin TX area, you may be looking for ways to prepare your car for hot weather. Or maybe, when you are wincing every time you touch your steering wheel, you just want to know if it’s going to burn your hands. So, realistically, how hot can it get in your car in the summer in Texas? And can you actually cook an egg in there if you want to? Read the rest of this entry >>

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Is your water breaking the bank? Here are some reasons why

There are plenty of reasons that your water bill may skyrocket. We are into summer, after all, and that means that keeping any kind of garden or plant alive may require more water. You may even be washing your own car, which can add a water cost. If you are wondering “Why is my water bill so high in Austin TX?” here are a few other common reasons your water bill might go up, and also one big local one. Read the rest of this entry >>