Texas Hill Country

RVshare Announces 2023 'Campies' Winners

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas and AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, RVshare, the largest community for RV owners and renters, announces its list of winners in its annual Campers' Choice Awards, "The Campies". Earlier this summer, RVshare welcomed nominations in six competing categories to help give recognition to campgrounds across the US. Through this program, RVshare is able to spotlight the top properties across the nation and recognize their outstanding commitment to the RV, camping and travel industries.

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  • Nominations closed on August 26, where the top finalists were then distributed to a carefully selected group of panelists to make their selection of winners.
  • This year's panelists included a range of RV travel experts, influencers, spokespeople, editors and more in the outdoor and RV travel space.
  • "RVshare is continuing their mission to not only help provide the top selection of RV rentals and service to travelers, but also assist travelers in designing their best camping experience," said RVshare Travel Expert, Maddi Bourgerie.
  • For more information about the RVshare Campers' Choice Awards and this year's winners, please visit rvshare.com/campies .

LaunchPad Home Group Acquires TLC Inspections

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LaunchPad Home Group (“LaunchPad”), the nation’s premier provider of home inspection and residential services, announced today that it has acquired TLC Inspections (“TLC”).

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LaunchPad Home Group (“LaunchPad”), the nation’s premier provider of home inspection and residential services, announced today that it has acquired TLC Inspections (“TLC”).
  • Located in Marble Falls, Texas, TLC Inspections has served the Texas Hill Country since 2007 offering residential and ancillary inspection services.
  • "This will also add exponential value to our clients and the professionals we work with daily.”
    Scott Swayze, CEO for LaunchPad, said: “TLC further strengthens our inspection offering in Texas and I am happy to welcome them to the LaunchPad family.
  • TLC will expand LaunchPad’s footprint in Austin and the broader Texas Hill Country.

Morningside at Menger Springs to Expand Senior Living Community with 86 New Independent Living Residences and Campus-Wide Amenities

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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BOERNE, Texas, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningside at Menger Springs is expanding its senior living campus with 86 new independent living terrace homes, an amphitheater, a dining venue, a fitness center, pickleball court and a covered pool.

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  • BOERNE, Texas, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningside at Menger Springs is expanding its senior living campus with 86 new independent living terrace homes, an amphitheater, a dining venue, a fitness center, pickleball court and a covered pool.
  • Owned and operated by Morningside Ministries , Menger Springs is the area's only life plan community to offer higher levels of care on the same campus.
  • The upcoming expansion will incorporate an additional eight acres adjacent to the community's 34-acre property near Menger Creek.
  • Project leaders took a hybrid approach to developing the terrace homes by blending concepts from the community's existing independent living offerings.

Southwest Texas College Taps Online Learning to Increase Access to Higher Education for Rural Texans

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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UVALDE, Texas, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Texas Junior College—a public community college serving as  a regional "open door" institution in an 11-county area that stretches from the Texas Hill Country to the US-Mexican border—today announced an ambitious new initiative to enhance its online offerings and greatly increase the number of online courses and certificates available to students in rural Texas. In collaboration with Dallas-based instructional design firm iDesign, the college has developed a suite of new online courses spanning STEM, humanities, social sciences and more.

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  • "This is about leveraging technology to close the digital divide and meet the needs of the rural learners and communities of Southwest Texas.
  • Statewide, rural Texas students graduate high school at a higher rate than their urban peers, but only 28% of rural high school graduates have college degrees compared to 41% of those in urban areas.
  • To help the college greatly increase its capacity to deliver courses online, the Instructional Design Support Center (IDSC) provides faculty with real-time access to instructional design and online teaching support.
  • "Texas community colleges are setting a new standard for how rural colleges can deploy online and digital learning to help students gain access to good-paying jobs near the communities they call home."

Your own mountain and the views to go with it: Top ranch team offers Texas Hill Country ranch with private peak, private trails, vintage farmhouse and rare creek frontage

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Your own mountain and views to go with it: Texas Hill Country ranch offers private peak, private trails and farmhouse

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  • Your own mountain and views to go with it: Texas Hill Country ranch offers private peak, private trails and farmhouse
    This beautiful area of Texas has a strong Norwegian-settler influence, which contributes to the charm of many of the surrounding towns and communities.
  • The ranch is in the Cross Timbers Ecological Region of Texas, in an area known as the top of the Hill Country.
  • The hallmark of the property is Round Mountain itself, named on U.S. Geological Survey maps and offering 360-degree views for miles.
  • Round Mountain Ranch is a turnkey property — the ideal entry into the ranch lifestyle or a satisfying getaway for the seasoned recreationalist.

Harbor Custom Development, Inc., Announces 17 Luxury Homes Coming to the Horseshoe Bay and Austin MSAs

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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“We are pleased to launch our newest selection of luxury homes in the Hill Country and Horseshoe Bay market.

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  • “We are pleased to launch our newest selection of luxury homes in the Hill Country and Horseshoe Bay market.
  • The collection of floorplans showcases the stunning architecture and beautiful interior finishes our homebuyers have come to expect from Harbor.
  • The Horseshoe Bay community offers resort amenities, including spectacular views, unique fine dining, world-class clubhouses, and rejuvenating spa services.
  • For more information about Harbor’s complete portfolio and range of options or to learn more about touring these homes, visit harborcustomdev.com .

BRUGAL 1888 RUM EXPANDS TO TEXAS IN TIME FOR NATIONAL RUM MONTH

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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HOUSTON, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brugal 1888, the renowned ultra-premium double-aged rum produced in the Dominican Republic, announces its expansion into the Lone Star State. Rum continues to rise as one of the most popular spirits in Texas and Brugal 1888's presence aims to set a new standard for ultra-premium spirits in the market. To celebrate Brugal's debut in Texas, the brand will host 'Wonders Await at La Casa Brugal', an immersive event that invites guests into the Brugal family's version of a Dominican Hill Country retreat, where traditional Dominican culture meets warm Texan hospitality.

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  • "We eagerly anticipate sharing the rich heritage and culture of our ultra-premium rum with the Texas community," said Brugal 1888 Maestra Ronera Jassil Villanueva Quintana.
  • The event series is scheduled to make appearances in three Texas cities over the upcoming months, with the first taking place this August in San Antonio, in honor of National Rum Month.
  • Settling in the Dominican Republic after journeying from Spain and Cuba, Don Andrés Brugal founded Brugal in 1888 with his sons.
  • For more information and to stay tuned for updates on Brugal events in Texas, please visit: https://www.brugal-rum.com/en-us/our-rum/brugal-1888 .

Luxury Private Club and Residential Community Loraloma Announced For Austin's Lake Travis Area

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Areté Collective, together with its sales team, IMI Worldwide Properties, announces Loraloma, a private Hill Country community outside Austin, Texas. Shaped by excellence and adventure, Loraloma—whose name translates as "lore of the hills"—is pioneering a new way of living that is focused on respecting the natural beauty of the land and redefining the priorities of life today.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Areté Collective , together with its sales team, IMI Worldwide Properties , announces Loraloma , a private Hill Country community outside Austin, Texas.
  • "As a project developed and delivered by designers, Loraloma is telling a new story of luxury," said Rebecca Buchan, Co-Founder & CEO of Areté Collective.
  • "At Loraloma, our future residents are making more than a purchase—they're choosing an uncompromised way of living.
  • The course will be joined by three distinct club experiences: the golf house, the cliffside clubhouse and the riverfront amenities.

Milam & Greene Whiskey Unveils Rattlesnake Single Barrel Bourbon -- The Third Edition in The Wildlife Collection

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Milam & Greene Whiskey is unveiling the third release in the Wildlife Collection, Rattlesnake Single Barrel Bourbon, a limited-edition, cask-strength, single-barrel whisky. Each single-barrel release in the Milam & Greene Wildlife Collection highlights the impact of Texas Hill Country weather on aging whiskey and honors the local Texas wildlife that thrives in this beautiful, but often challenging environment. Rattlesnake Single Barrel will be available exclusively on the Milam & Greene Whiskey website and in the distillery tasting room beginning at 3:00 p.m. (CST) on Wednesday, July 26.

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  • Milam & Greene Whiskey is unveiling the third release in the Wildlife Collection, Rattlesnake Single Barrel Bourbon, a limited-edition, cask-strength, single-barrel whisky.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Milam & Greene Whiskey is unveiling the third release in the Wildlife Collection, Rattlesnake Single Barrel Bourbon, a limited-edition, cask-strength, single-barrel whisky.
  • Rattlesnake Single Barrel will be available exclusively on the Milam & Greene Whiskey website and in the distillery tasting room beginning at 3:00 p.m. (CST) on Wednesday, July 26.
  • Milam & Greene Wildlife Collection Rattlesnake Single Barrel Bourbon was distilled in Tennessee with a mash bill of 84% corn, 8% rye, and 8% malted barley.

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. Closes Acquisition of JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa from Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc.

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) (“Ryman”) announced today it has closed the previously announced acquisition of the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa (“JW Hill Country”) in San Antonio, Texas from Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) (“Ryman”) announced today it has closed the previously announced acquisition of the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa (“JW Hill Country”) in San Antonio, Texas from Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc.
    Mark Fioravanti, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ryman Hospitality Properties, said, “I want to thank our Ryman team and the Blackstone team for facilitating a smooth closing process.
  • We are excited to begin integrating this beautiful resort into our one-of-a-kind portfolio of group hotels and look forward to pursuing additional value creation opportunities at this property and throughout our portfolio.”
    Located amid approximately 640 acres in the Texas Hill Country, the JW Marriott Hill Country, which opened in 2010, is a premier group-oriented resort with 1,002 rooms and 268,000 total square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space.
  • The resort’s amenities include the 26,000-square-foot Lantana Spa; eight food and beverage outlets; the 9-acre River Bluff water experience; and TPC San Antonio featuring two 18-hole golf courses, the Greg Norman-designed Oaks Course and the Pete Dye-designed Canyons course.
  • The purchase price for the acquisition, subject to certain purchase price adjustments, totaled approximately $800 million.