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Meanwhile, Festivals and Major Events remain on our original calendar at: Festivals & Major Events
Our 2023 CALENDAR OF FESTIVALS & MAJOR EVENTS IN THE HILL COUNTRY . . and chock-full of fun things to do in the Hill Country. Just click: Calendar. We update it regularly. If your Hill Country organization will have events in the remainder of 2023 or 2024, be sure to submit them as early as possible for listing on our calendar, the most comprehensive in the Hill Country. See handy submission form link on same page or
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JUST UPDATED !! MARKET/TRADE DAYS (Farmers, Trade, Flea, Specialty and Holiday Markets): This popular Focus Topic Page has been updated and expanded. Adding to our dedicated special section for recurring market days, explore our NEW seasonal/specialty market days section, covering holiday markets, antiques, artifacts, art, crafts, jewelry, native plants, guns, area-wide garage sales, and other frequent markets in the Hill Country. This handy resource helps your process of selecting and routing your shopping adventure! Click: Market Days


JUST UPDATED !! WATER WELLS & SERVICE IN THE HILL COUNTRY . . . another necessity for our comfort! Precious water. We receive lots of inquiries for help in locating local water well service. So, our team has culled our entire database of Hill Country businesses and we now have a comprehensive listing of companies that specialize in sales and servicing of water systems, including well drilling, water storage, water pumping and control systems, repair, rainwater, etc. Very handy! Click: Water Wells & Service In Texas Hill Country.
JUST UPDATED !! SEPTIC SYSTEMS . . . This subject is a bit dirty, but it is necessary for our comfort as we sure need septic systems and in good working order. We receive lots of inquiries for help in locating local septic services. So, our team has culled our entire database of Hill Country businesses and we now have a comprehensive listing of companies that specialize in sales and servicing of septic systems, including system sales, installation, repair, pumping, etc. Very handy! Click: Septic System Sales & Service In Texas Hill Country.
Our focus page on Hunting & Fishing In Texas Hill Country. With the season upon us
APPLIANCES . . . might be a mundane subject, but we sure need appliances, and in working order. We receive lots of inquiries for help in locating local appliance shops. So, our team has culled our entire database of Hill Country businesses and we now have a comprehensive listing of shops that specialize in sales and servicing of appliances, including refrigerators, ice makers, freezers, washers, dryers, stoves, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, dryer vent cleaning, etc. Very handy! Click: Appliance Sales & Service In Texas Hill Country.
IS YOUR CELL PHONE SCREEN BROKEN? COMPUTER SLOW? BAD VIRUS? BEEN HACKED? JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW TO DO IT? See our new Hill Country tech services locator & guide at: Tech Repair. Very handy to zero in on who and where nearby your tech devices can be repaired.
ONLINE EDUCATION RESOURCES . . . freshly updated with great learning resources for kids (including homeschooling) and adults alike. Take advantage of your time while waiting out the CoronaVirus and delve into these amazing online resources: eBooks, distances learning courses, virtual tours, webcasts and web cams. Tons of fun and very educational. Click: Education
SCAMS IN THE HILL COUNTRY: Sorry this is such a negative subject. But, this new Focus Topic Page may help our Hill Country folks lessen their risk of being scammed. Click: Scams. Let us know what you think.
PETS, VETS, ANIMAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES: Check out this comprehensive Focus Topic Page. Includes all of the PAWS programs, rescue groups, shelters, low-cost clinics, vets, trainers, boarders, groomers, trimmers and sitters are profiled here. Very handy! Just click: Pets & Vets
HILL COUNTRY ON-LINE REACH: The Portal is now serving 500 to 1,500 pageviews per day!! Awesome web exposure for a Hill Country-specific market. Please "Like Us" on Facebook at: facebook.com/hillcountryportal and "Share" with your friends.
MAPS: We have greatly expanded our specialized map resources regarding the Texas Hill Country. Check out this handy Focus Topic resource page at: Lots of Maps
HOME WARRANTIES: If you are looking for a home warranty provider in Texas, please view this list of top Texas home warranty providers.
AWWW - Thanks: A Portal user's note to the editor just received, regarding our Focus Topic Page on Jobs: "Please pass along a major "Thank You" to the people behind this website. I wish I'd found it months ago!"

We have developed a very helpful resource for finding a job in the Hill Country. And resources for employers as well. We have assembled a simple to use, clickable, entry to each of the job posting web pages we have found in the Hill Country. This fast method of zipping through the listings by city makes the "hunt" a lot easier. Good luck in your search. Click: Jobs
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO VETERAN'S SERVICES: Our new focus page at Veteran's Guide is a very handy and comprehensive guide to special services in the Texas Hill Country that are oriented to military veterans. Awesome tool! Hope it helps our wonderful veterans. We thank you for your service and protection of our freedom!

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Oct 28, 2023 - A STARRY STARRY NIGHT: Johnson City, at Science Mill, 101 S Lady Bird Lane. 6p. PLEASE JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE SCIENCE MILL'S STAR POWER AT
OUR 9TH ANNUAL BENEFIT - - A CELESTIAL EVENT TO REMEMBER. Dine on delicious cuisine from local Johnson City restaurants and sip on the area's best beverages as we celebrate the Science Mill's incredible year. All proceeds from this benefit go directly to Science Mill programs that focus on developing young participants in a science literate community as well as a strong, skilled STEM workforce. By attending or sponsoring this event, you help to further our mission to ensure all students, regardless of economic status, location, gender or race, have equitable access to STEM programs and are able to envision themselves in a future career in STEM!
Check website for details: Web. 844-263-6405

Nov 4, 2023 - GEARS & BEERS CAR SHOW: Johnson City, at Courthouse Square, Pecan St & Nugent Avenue. 7a-2p. Annual event hosted by Pecan Street Brewery, 830-868-2500; 106 E Pecan Street. Host Web. Showcase of 140+ classic, vintage and custom vehicles. Perfect opportunity to see some of the coolest cars in the Texas Hill Country and meet other car lovers. Sign-up by 9/15 to receive one free Car Show T-shirt for each registered car. After 9/15, T-shirts can be purchased at event for $25. Live music, food. Proceeds support Blanco County Veterans Memorial Project (to be located at intersection of Nugent Ave and E Bluebonnet Ln in Johnson City), via the Hill Country Daughters of the American Revolution, and the American Legion Memorial Hwy Post 352, Blanco TX. Additional sponsors include: Hill Country Wireless & Technology; Havard Roofing & Construction; and Rotary Club of Blanco County.
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Also see our Portal's Focus Topic Page on Car Shows in the Texas Hill Country: Nearby Car Shows
This Hill Country artisan presents her "Shades of Clay"
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These gorgeous clay-polymer earrings are a pleasure to wear, and you deserve them!
No more painful strain on your ears, head and neck caused by heavy earrings from days gone by!

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