Carolyn Rhodes Real Estate Leader

06/18/2026

Forty years of cold beer, live music, and two-stepping in New Braunfels. What started as a 900-square-foot icehouse in 1986 has grown into one of the area's most beloved dance halls — and the Watering Hole Saloon is celebrating in a big way. Join them June 18-21 for a weekend of live music, giveaways, and good times with the community that's kept this place alive for four decades. Link in bio for details.

Over the years, the dance hall's current owner says she's "seen it all."

06/18/2026

Austin summer evenings just got a lot better! Movies by the water are back. Check out the full lineup of poolside and lakeside screenings happening around the city this season.

Catch cult favorites, throwbacks and soundtrack-driven films at rooftop pools, lakeside parks and swim clubs across Austin.

06/17/2026

Cousin Louie's is serving up family recipes, handmade pasta, a brand new cocktail menu, and some great Father's Day specials. Go check them out!

A beloved neighborhood Italian-American spot in Dripping Springs is raising a glass to something new this summer. Cousin Louie’s—known for its family recipes dating back to 1949—has officially laun…

06/16/2026

Sophie's Gasthaus in New Braunfels just earned a spot in the Michelin Guide 2026 — the first hotel in the city to do so. A well-deserved honor for a Hill Country favorite.

A New Braunfels hotel was included in the vaunted list of the world’s best places to stay.

06/15/2026

🌿 Inspirational indoor-outdoor living is redefining luxury design. In the latest feature from Sotheby’s International Realty, homes across the world, from California to Madrid to London, show how transitions between interior and exterior spaces create a deeper sense of comfort, wellness, and connection to nature.

From folding glass walls to shaded courtyards and lush terraces, today’s luxury homes are designed to extend living beyond four walls and into the landscape itself.

Seamless design and lush landscaping create spaces that feel inviting long before the full heat sets in, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Pacific Palisades, California | Sotheby’s International Realty - Brentwood Brokerage Though summer is typically considered the time for peak outdoor living, a well-desi...

06/14/2026

June is one of the best months to be a gardener. Warm soil, long days, and plenty still to plant. Full guide linked below!

The time is right to fill your space with flowers, vegetables, herbs, and much more

06/13/2026

Relax and take in the luminous beauty of Monet's famed waterlilies at Giverny. 'Nymphéas' from 1907 — painted not to depict a place or moment, but to elicit pure emotion — is the pinnacle of his artistic vision. Comes to auction at on 24 June in The London Sales.

06/11/2026

One of the most recognizable structures in New Braunfels is preparing for a massive transformation. Discover the future plans for the historic Dittlinger Mill and how this multi-year project will reshape the downtown landscape here.

High-stakes vote fuels future of downtown New Braunfels riverfront

06/11/2026

San Antonio’s food scene is giving back this summer 🍽️

The San Antonio Food Bank’s Restaurant Weeks returns June 6–20, featuring special farm-to-table dishes from some of the city’s top local restaurants. A portion of each featured meal supports the Summer Meals for Kids initiative, helping provide meals for children across our community while school is out. It’s another reminder of how San Antonio continues to blend incredible local culture with meaningful community impact.

The latest installment will run Saturday, June 6 through Saturday, June 20, and feature specially created dishes at esteemed local restaurants.

06/11/2026

Big things are coming to the Texas Hill Country 🌿

Kendall County recently finalized the purchase of 321 acres along the Guadalupe River near Boerne, with future plans for public river access, kayaking, tubing, and the county’s first “Blue Trail.” The project reflects the continued investment in preserving the outdoor lifestyle, recreation, and natural beauty that make Boerne and the Hill Country such special places to call home.

A major TX Hill Country river project is moving closer to becoming reality.