Many people might know about this Google service, but it’s worth repeating. People can locate businesses by type from any location using any phone. It is especially handy for travelers who are unfamiliar with the…

With ski season just around the corner, it’s never too early to book a hotel. Fortunately, the H-O-F operator has just returned from a scouting trip to Lake Tahoe, and I’ve found a great place to stay.

The River Ranch Lodge kisses…

AUSTIN - Texans take their barbecue seriously. How seriously? Here’s a quote from last month’s Texas Monthly magazine:

“Eighteen hungry reviewers. 14,773 miles driven/flown. 341 joints visited. Countless bites of brisket, sausage, chicken, pork, white bread, potato salad, and slaw—and vats…

AUSTIN - The neon lights might be bright on Broadway, but in Texas, it’s all about the stadium lights.

While I was in Austin recently, I visited the shooting location of one of my favorite TV shows, ‘Friday Night Lights.’

It’s easy…