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Today is the first of May and the popular Hamilton Pool in Dripping Springs is opening for the season. The Central Texas swimming hole opened Monday for Texans and visitors to cool off for the summer until it closes again on September 30. While the views of the pool remain the same, a few housekeeping changes have been made since last season. With two drownings last summer, Travis County Parks officials installed a life jacket kiosk at the pool entrance where visitors can borrow life jackets in a variety of sizes at no extra charge, according to the preserve's website. Furthermore,...

Shopping doesn’t have to be fancy. You can find exactly what you’re looking for (and everything you didn’t know you needed) at these 9 amazing flea markets in Texas. 1. Bussey's Flea Market (Schertz) Flickr/Christie M. Yelp/Christie M. Not only is this one of the largest flea markets in Texas, but it's also one of the largest in the entire country. With over 500 vendors selling various items from handmade dream catchers to retro knick-knacks, everyone is guaranteed to find a treasure to take home. Plus, there are tons of food and beverage stands to keep you fueled up for...

To help patients battling cancer enjoy the full prom experience, MD Anderson Children's Cancer Center hosted its own Prom Party Palooza Saturday night."This is the best time. Therapeutic for everybody," patient Mia Sharp said.Sharp, 17, is from Friendswood and her high school's prom is next weekend. Getting to experience this night with her hospital pals is something she said she couldn't miss."It means a lot to me that I get to spend time with my friends from the hospital. We're not at the doctors waiting for our appointments. We're spending time with one another and getting to know each other...

A central promise of Donald Trump's presidential campaign was a 55-foot-tall, 2,000-mile-long wall that he pledged to build along the US-Mexico border. Now, 100 days into his presidency, the Trump administration is trying to figure out how to pay for it. Earlier this week, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Trump was still determined to make Mexico foot the wall's estimated $21.6 billion bill, despite the country's vow that it will never pay for it. Spicer also said American tax dollars may go toward the wall's construction. "The wall's going to get built, folks," Trump reiterated on April 25. The goal of establishing a firm boundary to separate the US...

We’ve mentioned Hamilton Pool, but this one might be more of a secluded treasure. Hidden deep in the Angelina National Forest, Blue Hole looks like a tropical paradise with its glistening turquoise waters. East Texans, used to murky creeks and lakes, can’t believe a treasure like this exists in the area. The water has been rumored to heal skin irritations, acne, and minor cuts and scrapes. Although the validity of that is undetermined, one thing’s for sure – you’ll feel like a new person after a day of relaxation and rejuvenation at Blue Hole. East Texas Throwback: Blue Hole in Jasper...