Security there is very racist and assumed I spoke Spanish and also was fighting with me about not…read morehaving an appointment and I told him that that doesn't show up on my phone and he got mad at me and so I let him keep talking so I got a ticket and waiting my turn the lady at the front said I needed an appointment but I told her it didn't work and they insisted so I left I have proof I've gone 5 times in two years trying to figure out this and the same people can't even help even when showing them proof why work there as a security and front desk lady if you don't help anyways get a new job then. I'll be back tmr to see if I can get a manager or someone with importance to help cause I've gone 3 times this year and it's the same situation every time and it's exhausting I can't do nothing in America without a social security and they make it hard for us. They say make an appointment and nothing shows even with many zip codes y'all are a joke truly waste of energy and tax money we all pay for y'all to be there. It says I have to be there working 45 days if not something bad can happen as well so yeah a joke I'll get there names here soon also calling online they don't do nothing g but say our wait time is 120 minutes or call back again and they hang up instead of having you wait it's crazy no joke it's stupid

If you wish to see a reflection of the US, stop by a SS office. All sorts of people, attitudes and…read morevibes. Since I needed to provide verification of date of birth to start Medicare, a trip to the office was required. Fortunately, there is a location just 2 miles from us in SW Austin. The facility is large, clean and institutional. Wouldn't expect anything different. The waiting area is large, with lot's of seats. There were clean restrooms and water dispensers. You cannot bring in food/drink, no biggie. Once we arrived, I expected a decent wait time, so brought the spousey to join me and we just enjoyed each other during the wait. When we entered, not really knowing next steps, I went to ask the gentlemen in a uniform for direction behind a counter. I barely got out, Good Afternoon, I was.... well cutoff.. and told, check in at the kiosk as he pointed to the thingy to my left and went back to what was more important than helping me. Look, I feel for these folks who have these jobs. I'm sure they work with a great deal of angst from folks, not getting what they think they deserve from the system and may be the target of their discontent. However, it would be nice if he would of let me finish my statement, perhaps a smile, but not today. Hit up the kiosk, checked in, got a ticket and we sat and watched the monitor for when it was our time. As you are informed, your wait my be longer or shorter then others already in the room. Depends what you are there for. My number was called and we were greeted by a smiling agent, who took it from there. He eliminated my fears that I may have been a little late to apply, took my identification, including my Dutch birth certificate, passport and TDL to make copies. Came back, let me know I was all set and would be receiving stuff in the mail. Polite, efficient and pleasant interaction. I believe we may have been waiting 25mins. It was pretty quick IMO. We headed out and I made a point to walk out by the counter, smiled really big at the same gentlemen and thanked the dude and wished him a good afternoon. This blew him away by the look on his face, he managed a smile and wished me the same. Kill them with kindness is always a moto for me. For reference, I was there on a Friday a little after noon. Job Done..

3.75 I had to get my Driver's license updated before it expired so I decided to go to this…read morelocation. I made a reservation online. In September I made an appointment for November. After scheduling my appointment I received a text message with the appointment confirmation of the date and time and a link that allowed me to check in online once I was there. I also received an email reminder. On the day of my appointment I drove into the parking lot, parked, clicked the link that was texted to me and I was checked in and received a DPS ticket number. I then walked in, waited in a line to speak with someone working at the desk. A friendly woman checked my documents, gave me some paperwork to fill out, and then told me to sit and wait in the waiting area. I sat at a table, filled out my paperwork and waited. I waited for about an hour and a half. During my wait several people that worked there came out and made announcements. They were there to help. When they finally called out my number I was relieved that the wait was over. The woman that was working behind the counter was friendly. She checked my documents, and then told me where to stand and took my photo. I paid, she gave me my paperwork and it was done. This process went really fast and took less than 10 minutes. Overall it wasn't a bad experience it was just very time consuming. The appointment time was at 10:40 and I left at 12:20. You will wait a long time before being seen but a positive is that everyone that worked there was friendly and helpful. A side note. Be sure to take hand sanitizer and some sanitizer wipes. I used the women's restroom and they were clean but they didn't have any soap in the dispenser and the large hand sanitizer bottle on the sink was empty. So take something with you to clean your hands just in case.

I had to go to DPS to get a new license. This particular location only takes appointments but they…read moreare easy to set online. You may have to schedule it out a few months, so make sure to plan ahead. When you arrive, you sign in on the kiosk with either your name, your phone number, or your confirmation number which is emailed to you. The kiosk generates a number and there are screens in the waiting room to tell you which number they are on. The process moves relatively fast compared to the past, but you should still plan to be there for about an hour. My appointment was at three, I arrived a few minutes early and was out of there around 4 o'clock. The clerk that assisted me was very helpful and friendly. It was an overall successful trip and some pretty good people watching while I waited.

I think they're fairly under staffed but this is the Orange man's America and this is a red state…read moreso I don't expect too much, but waited for two hours even after getting screened to be told that the documents we were told to file before the survivor benefits appointment can only be attached to an active claim. No one is giving proper information and it ends up being a complete mess.

This place is a joke. You can't schedule an appointment online and there is a 120 minute wait time…read moreto just schedule with someone. This is pretty much the standard. You can't talk to anyone to actually confirm they can help with your problem - so you'll have to go sit for 2 hours in the office to find out. I hate the government.

Not sure if it was Bee Cave or Travis, but they're both outstanding. One officer in particular said…read moresomething to me that I will.always remember and think about when life is challenging. I did t understand it at the time! But it's now my go to.

So I have to agree with the people here. We got stopped in a parking lot for stopping over the stop…read moresign line by a foot. No joke and a month or so later I see this car in the middle of the intersection and the cop did nothing. See the picture I posted. You think the cop stopped that nice car? Nope. Stop profiling and targeting people that don't live and only work in beecave.

Nice event! Kind of crappy venue…read more Lots of kiddo stuff (e.g., bouncy house, super slide, etc.), but that's only at the front. The rest is made for grown up kids like my hubby and I. A small boat expo. BBQ competition: Got to sample one entries rib (YUM). A few food trucks - had a good chopped beef sandwich from It's All Good Bar-B-Q. Live music; pedal steel - cool! TONS of vendor booths: from children's dentistry to animal rescues and LOTS of shopping! Me happy! "Had" to buy a set of sheets ( I know, right!), an adorbs cell phone "purse," and some SPF from Hill Country Apothecary (support local). Beer tent with about a dozen local craft breweries. $10 for 10 tastings; some were pouring huge! Including our fav brew buds from @InfanousBrewery - didn't even know they were going to be there. Me happier! Overall, a great way to spend the afternoon walking, talking, and gawking. Plus, it's free!! ($5 parking on Saturday) TIP: Parking at The Backyard is horrendous!!! The grounds definitely need some work. Be sure to bring out the pickemup truck because driving through the "lot" is like going off-roading! My car could've never made. And, I suggest wearing sneakers because of all the unlevel ground: tons of dirt and large rocks about. No wedges ladies. Other than a few minor bumps (ha ha) Spring Fest is great way to start off the outdoor season! Have fun! Fido friendly.

Great spot for a jog and hike with the family! There is plenty of parking, though it can get pretty…read morecrowded on weekends. The bathrooms are clean, and the walking trails are beautiful. It's very family friendly, and there are pickleball courts a short ways away.

Amazing trail! Lots of inclines and declines. Be prepared for your calves and quads to get a…read moreworkout. Really good trail. Lots of nice places to stop and enjoy the elements. It's of natural creeks. The sound of running natural water is so relaxing. Extremely beautiful. If you are biking be careful because there are some low spots that will take you head off if you are a tall rider and not paying attention. The Lakeway police are really nice and will let you park at their police station. Great for walking, biking and or meditation. I really enjoyed his ride. With all the inclines and declines you can definitely burn some calories fast. I highly recommend this trial is you are visiting Lake Travis or live in the area. I will definitely be stopping here next time I am in Lake Travis! Very nice trail!

Kudos to the City of Austin Trasportation Department for having the huevos to set up a CepMetro…read moretrain, and deal with all the buses. I guess the perpetual construction on I-35 isn't the fault of the City of Austin, that's on the State of Texas and the United States Department of Transportation. Austin largely does a good job of keeping the traffic safe in the downtown area, and the areas immediately surrounding. Outside of the downtown area, bike lanes mysteriously end, as do sidewalks. Speed limits can be too low in some area, too high in others without bike lanes or proper lighting. Unfortunately, the traffic in Austin makes me curse these guys every time I get stuck on MoPac or end up having to cut through a construction zone where the sidewalk used to be.

As a runner and as a person who doesn't have a car, the state of Austin roads concerns me…read more Sidewalks are lacking, even in busy places like Burnet St. In some places in Austin, there is a narrow shoulder and/or no sidewalk, so walking can be dangerous. Cedar Park and Round Rock seem much better, as they often have sidewalks in places few people would walk! That said, Austin is improving! I love what they are doing on Anderson Mill Road, for example! Can we mention spiritual faith on Yelp? Reflecting about traffic got me to believe in God. I thought about how even careful people don't always catch everything, thus it seems given all the danger of traffic and the scant number of fatalities and injuries, God must be directing traffic, so I like roads. So I thank the City of Austin for providing us roads as I use roads in some shape or form almost daily. Life would be harder if the City of Austin didn't pave and maintain our roads.

City of Austin is an interesting place…read more The city has a variety of food options, music venues, the arts, and nature. Always good options based on what you are looking to do. But, there is overpriced housing and the infrastructure that does not meet the need of the current population. Traffic can be crazy based on where you are trying to go. The list can go on. I have alot of good memories of things I have checked out in Austin. But understand the appeal to check out other cities, when visiting.

I've visited Austin twice so far: two nights during 4th of July weekend in 2025; and three nights…read morein January 2026. My favorite places for coffee or dining include 1886 Cafe & Bakery, Bouldin Creek Cafe, Casa de Luz, Cosmic in South Austin, Draught House Pub & Brewery, Easy Tiger, Mission Burger, Mozart's Coffee Roasters, Pinthouse Pizza & Brewing, Quack's 43rd Street Bakery, The BE Hive Deli & Market, The Vegan Yacht, and Voodoo Doughnut. My favorite local breweries that I've been to include: The ABGB (Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company), Draught House Pub & Brewery, Jester King, Meanwhile, and Pinthouse. Central Market is the most impressive grocery store I've seen in Austin. These are the high-end locations of the H-E-B chain, which they have one or two of in major Texas cities. As far as country dancing, progressive two-step (travelling counter-clockwise around the dance floor) can be found at Broken Spoke, and Mavericks in Buda. Mercer Dancehall was also known for this, but, unfortunately, they recently closed. Otherwise, you find the stationary, slot-style of partner country dancing at places like Donn's Depot, Jo's Coffee on South Congress, Sagebrush, and The White Horse. It's basically Austin's version of country swing dancing. Although I've enjoyed craft beer at The ABGB, I haven't yet been there during live music, when people dance. However, judging by the size of the dance area, and photos online, it looks like the predominant style of partner dancing is country swing rather than progressive two-step. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Austin-University Area is a quality hotel that is reasonably priced, centrally located but off of the beaten path. If you're not used to driverless taxis, Waymo autonomous vehicles are widespread throughout Austin, where they have an exclusive partnership with Uber. Based on my experience at some of the most popular cafes, food truck parks, restaurants, and nightlife in Austin, the patrons are predominantly a younger crowd, in their 20s to 40s. I've written separate reviews for most of the places mentioned above.

Cool place to visit. Did you know it's taller than the US Capitol? . Today they even let us throw…read morea dance party on the steps. A new Republic Of Dance is taking over the Republic Of Texas and I'm all for it. BTW, they do have tours and a great cafeteria too! I enjoy watching the sessions for the house of Representatives

As a student, you could always count on a trip to the Texas State Capitol at some point during the…read moreyear. I remember the first time I walked into the Texas State Capitopppl House of Representatives and the Texas Senate Chambers. I was blown away by the size of the rooms and their contents. The State Capitol has a lot of great Texas history embedded in these walls and the floors of the building. It's hard to believe my older brother had never been to the State Capitol, so we decided to visit. He was in the military for 20 years mostly overseas so we extend grace. The Texas State Capitol is one of Austin's most important landmarks. The building was completed in 1888 and houses the Texas Legislature and the Governor's offices. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark. Interestingly,, the Capitol is taller than the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

So just to be different, I'm at the busiest intersection in West Lake Hills during rush hour, and…read morepolitely rear-end the car ahead of me. I wanted to see how efficient the West Lake Hills Police Department is. They're pretty efficient. Okay, that really wasn't the original plan, but that's what happened. And after moving our cars and calling in, two units arrived within three minutes. Both officers were courteous, professional, and polite, exactly what I expect sworn peace officers to be. West Lake Hills PD provides a handy preprinted form to fill in with exchange information, and that standard CR-2 crash form to submit to the Texas Transportation Department (I did mine electronically). I was in & out of this collision within a half-hour, and I'm not sure it gets much better than that. And finally, I'll probably delete these last two anecdotes, so enjoy them while they last: 1. When my officer was radioing in my license, he described me as a "short white male." APD describes me as a "short Asian male." 2. The second time the driver of the other car called me an idiot, before the cops got there, I seriously considered responding with "But there's not a scratch on my vehicle and your trunk is now a fucked up mess. Do idiots buy better cars?" But I didn't say anything. When involved in minor collisions, I take deep breaths, and the higher road.

Seriously? I could…read moredo a PSA for why you shouldn't let your kids play violent video games.....Desensitization people. It's real. Case in point: I didn't shed a single tear as I was pulled over yesterday and given yet ANOTHER ticket for expired something or others. In fact, I was downright laughing inside. It's like bad comedy at this point. They do U-turns as I pass them, chase me down with lights. I switch cars with the hubby but they still find me. There must be an APB out on me, or something. Police scanner: Adam 12, we've got a 10-28 on a black Audi headed eastbound on 2224. Adam 12: Roger that, I've got the suspect in sight and am in hot pursuit. Hey, at least I'm consistent. Surely, that's got to count for something? Officer: Here's your citation ma'am....and don't call me Shirley. (I'm docking a star only because I realize the men in blue are just doin their job, but C'MON! don't these guys ever just give warnings?! Seriously people, consider yourselves warned. Learn from my mistakes. If you don't want a ticket, you should all just Stick It!....registrations and inspections, that is.)