About five or so miles out of Manor on FM-973 lies this large well tended to cemetery. The first…read morething that struck me as odd was the fact that there are no trees on the property. This appears to still be an active cemetery as there are some recent burials here from the last few years and the most recent interment was from August 20, 2022. There's still plenty of room for more. Despite being surrounded on all sides by farmland, there is a new development in the area. This is a well laid out orderly graveyard with many family plot areas. Many of the names found on these stones are of German, Austrian and Swedish descent. There is no parking lot, but there is a gravel road perimeter that runs around the property. There is a decent size covered structure on the property capable of holding funeral services. There are a few graves from the late 1800s, but the majority are from the 20th-century. Two things I did not find are a Texas historical sign, and there were no CSA designated service member graves. Nor did I find any Woodmen of the world markers which are common in this area. I also saw no graves dedicated to the Pfluger or Boatright familys. If you desire to make this your forever home, you'll most likely have to contact the New Sweden Lutheran Church located in the vicinity, but not near the cemetery. The photos included in this review give greater insight.

The Rector Cemetery in Manor, Texas, is a historic burial ground, preserving the town's pioneer…read moreheritage and honoring early settlers who shaped the community's culture and identity. I love it because it offers a tangible connection to the past, and it beautifully reflects the town's roots and the stories of those who came before us.

This is an old cemetery from the 1800s and does have some notable local names buried here. Though…read moreit may have been located off the beaten path a long time ago, it is now surrounded by a local golf course. The cemetery itself is quite small, probably less than 50 feet in either direction and sadly it's quite overgrown within the perimeter. The best way to gain access is to park at the church which sits not far from the golf course and walk down Lexington Street to the small road that leads into the golf course. The cemetery is surrounded by a new tall perimeter fence and is locked to restrict access. It is also surrounded by an old iron fence within the perimeter. On the fence itself is a great deal of information which tells you a lot more than I can. So check out the photos below which includes some scan codes which tell you even more.

was just informed that txdot claimed the traffic volume wasn't large enough to warrant a 3way stop,…read morelet alone a light. screw you. come sit in this crap everyday and slam on your brakes from jackasses pulling out in front of you because they dont have to stop...bet you would change your mind. stupid. ignorant.

Pictures don't do this place justice!…read more On this beautiful Saturday, I was seeking adventure! This tour is such an amazing deal. My tour guide Eryn was amazing and so funny. Caves are so interesting and there is so much to learn about them . Longhorn Cavern offer 3 different tour options. The cavern walking tour is just like a casual walking tour. The black light tour is where you wear hard hats and walk with a light. The Wild Cave tour is for the extreme explorers who are okay with tight spaces . I chose the cavern walking tour. I highly recommend shoes that have a tight grip. The gift shop has really good options for keepsakes. Also, if you get thirst drinks are available to purchase. I saw a section for pizza, but it was sold out. I had amazing time during my visit. The cave is beautiful and there is so much to see.

This isn't the best caverns I've visited within a Texas State Park, but it is pretty darn cool. The…read morebest caverns tour is at Kickapoo Caverns. I did a wild cave tour without the extra charges that Longhorn collects. At Longhorn, our guide, Johnson did an amazing job with our small group of six people for the 10:45 AM tour. My brother and I initially registered for the 11:00 AM tour and am glad that we were suggested another time. We passed by the 11:00 AM tour and they had 40+ people in their group. Johnson showed us cool geological formations. We saw dolomite, calcium bicarbonate, chert, limestone, geodes, stalagmites, stalactites, and quartz crystals. Johnson is somewhat funny; he had a bit of quirky and dry humor. I enjoyed the history of the caverns, but some of it I thought was interesting. It was really delightful to learn that in the 1800's, before the CCC got involved, the locals would dance and play music turning the cave into an auditorium of entertainment. Johnson said that if certain geological formations glows, it is growing. Very catchy phase for memory. I got to see a few bats hanging out. They were tricolor bats which are smallest bats. The cave is cool, but thankfully not slippery. I was wearing no grip support shoes, but I didn't fall or have the urge to fall. There are mats on the floor of the cave to prevent falls. Johnson gave us more time to look around and admire the geology. My brother and I weren't required to bring our own flashlights. Johnson had a flashlight, but forgot to grab the blacklights. What I find is strange is that this is a state park that you cannot renew your state park pass at. This park headquarters is very different than the rest considering that there's a third party company handing the cave tours, they sell ice-cees, popcorn, and the gift shop is very big and vast. The others don't have this. It is questionable to me. I was told that I needed to go to Inks Lake to renew my pass. The cave tours are very pricey. Kickapoo Caverns tour was very affordable at $10. You can use the park pass. You can't get your state park passport stamped at Longhorn Caverns either. It seems like Longhorn Caverns is more for profit and the history about the cavern could be overly exaggerated to attract customers. My opinion. It was hard to believe half of the things what Johnson was telling us. There's one portion of geological formation in the cave that is "dead" because in year 1919, the locals went exploring by touching the formation it "killed" it. I preferred Kickapoo Caverns and the Caverns of Sonora a lot more. Even Inner Space Caverns and Natural Bridge were very exciting to see. Longhorn is cool, but didn't give me that WOW-factor, but I still had a ton of fun on a Sunday morning.

Nice park . Natural fields but kept up and nice! Large park…read morewith 8 Baseball Fields. Clean restrooms. Nice concession area.

You can't play on the normal fields anymore, you have to rent them, this park is getting strict…read morethroughout the years!

Nice long paddle before gathering for the event. The team…read moreefficiently handled the large group size. Entertaining commentary along the way with good bat information.

Signed up for the bat tour and it did not disappoint!! John was a great guide and very approachable…read moreand friendly! Great storytelling throughout the tour with fun facts! I'd highly recommend this if you want to be in awe of the 1.5 million bats that Austin's known for! A good 3 hours out and back. Be aware that there are large amounts of moss/seaweed/plantlife that can get stuck on your paddle but it is easy to remove if you dunk in the paddle and back out.

We've used Float On twice now and have had such a great experience. Both captains were…read morecommunicating with us prior to our trip, helpful when getting loaded on the boat and gave us options on how to spend our time on the water. if youre lucky, you could get a lakeside tour of the many houses lining Lake Austin. we can't wait to use them again!

We had such an amazing time on Lake Travis thanks to Willo and Float On. Everything about the…read moreexperience was extremely streamlined from booking to filling out waivers to navigating to the marina. Willo gave superb instructions on operating and piloting the boat including an overview of relevant customs and laws while out on the water. Our group had six adults and one 2-year old and they had plenty of water safety devices for all ages. On a side note, it was wonderful to see how genuinely excited Willo was about Lake Travis once again having a healthy water level after several dry years. In terms of our experience on the lake, we got excellent advice on where to travel based on our team's interests and after following his directions it felt like we had arrived on our own private lake. We probably only saw a handful of other boats during our 3-hour excursion and that was only in passing. The boat came with a Garmin GPS that made it really easy to retrace our steps. For those wondering, there was excellent cell phone service out on the lake and we were able to use our phone GPS, make calls, and stream music. The boat had some nice integrated speakers with Bluetooth connectivity and we were able to jam out to our own tunes. There was also a cool flotation device attached to the back of the boat called the Aqua Lily Pad which we unrolled after anchoring, we had multiple adults laying on it without sinking into the lake. Overall, we could not have asked for a better experience and we would highly recommend booking with Float On.

Hosting a native American pow wow. Many booths with traditional jewelry and accessories inside. The…read morepeople were pleasant and the food was really tasty. The super exciting part was the dance it was beautiful and amazing.

For the rodeo, you can't beat this venue. I've only been here once but when comparing this setup to…read morethe San Antonio rodeo, this place is tops. There's not a bad seat in the house. We sat in the 200s and had a great view of the events and musical performers. The beer vendors were plentiful. The line for refreshments, merchandise and bathroom were all short. The restrooms were cleaner than you'd expect for a rodeo. Outside, the carnival was setup in a way that there was plenty of room for people to walk around. The only downer is that it's a pretty good trek from parking to expo center but parking only cost $5. I don't know what other events are held here but based on this experience it's a good spot to be for spectators.

The cemetery sits on 27 acres and at this writing is still being recovered from overgrown…read morevegetation. There are some dedicated volunteers who have spent years removing the overgrowth and trash that was dumped here. There is still a sizable section of the graveyard that is thoroughly hidden by trees and overgrowth. The cemetery was begun in 1893. This is primarily an African graveyard and there are former slaves buried here. Unfortunately there are many graves that do not have markers. It is believed there are about 700 to 1000 people buried in this acreage. One thing this property also has an abundance of are African white Irises and one of the last surviving areas of the Post oak trees. The sign that designates this graveyard is currently being replaced and there is yet no Texas historical marker either. This is still an active graveyard and there have been recent burials. I found out that about 10% of the graves here are of infants. There are also numerous veterans graves.

A very nice cemetery. Lots of volunteers have been clearing this spot for years. It's actually the…read moreParks Spring Cemetery; but since all the variations are pronounced the same... no harm, no foul.

It's not got the charm you'd expect. You know how most smaller Texas towns and suburbs have an…read moreoriginal town square and then all the big box stuff surrounding just off the highways? Well this place just doesn't have anything more than the shopping plazas and big box stuff. All pretty generic. Pretty sad since it was founded as a cotton shipping town in the 1800s. They do have parks and outdoor recreational areas. So, I guess that's a bonus. Lots of people seem to be moving here and the housing market aspect is booming. It's just a little too cookie-cutter and bland for my liking.

I remember when the city of Manor was pretty much a two lane road. In route to Houston, TX you…read morealways pass through Manor, TX. As I rewind in my head, I remember when Walmart Super Center came to Manor, which was a huge deal. Many years ago friends of mine who live in Manor used to drive to Austin for retail and grocery shopping, restaurant dining or even to go to the movies. Now Manor is experiencing hyper growth with many of same stores in Manor that you would find in nearby Austin. I was pleasantly surprised to see major brands like HEB, Home Depot, TJ Maxx, Panera, Chipotle, to name just a few. While Manor does not have the typical town square structure, It is none the less a very appealing city for affordable housing and now having many of the same businesses as big cities like Austin. I am very pleased to see the city's progress.