Reckless Kelly is performing in San Antonio on December 30th! The event will take place at Cowboy’s Dance Hall at 7 p.m. In 2008, Reckless Kelly released their album, Bulletproof, which quickly hit the Billboard 200. In fact, they received a nomination at the 2009 Americana Music Awards for Best Band or Duo. Band Members include: Willy Braun-Lead Vocalist,... [Read more...]

I’m in charge of cooking the turkey for a holiday dinner next week. I have to admit, the thought of cooking a huge turkey for all of my family and friends was a bit intimidating. Usually, I bring a couple of side dishes to holiday dinners, and not the main entrée! I really want to make a good impression so I actually went to the web to research information... [Read more...]

May your holidays be filled with peace and joy. From your team at the Acacia Cliffs Apartments. Photo © Craig Allen Read More →

Training for a half marathon or full marathon is a long-term process; We told you a little while ago about the 3M Half Marathon & Relay that will be held in Austin on January 30th so that you could start the training process. If you're like me, you might get discouraged a little ways into the training process. Here is a great plan from Runner's World... [Read more...]

This is your last weekend to enjoy all the fun at the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. This year, the Bazaar has brought together more than 160 artists and artisans  showing fine art and funky crafts. There's live music every day, too. It's great shopping, or just a fun Austin holiday activity. This year, the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is under way everyday... [Read more...]

We all know the old saw that everything is bigger in Texas. But we didn't know that this applies to the UT Shuttle. The University of Texas website claims that the UT Shuttle is the largest university shuttle system in the United States. Wow. No wonder it's so convenient. The Acacia Cliffs Apartments are on the UT Shuttle's Far West Line-- the bus stop... [Read more...]

Acacia Cliffs is the premier apartment community in Austin's Northwest Hills. Our newly renovated apartment homes are convenient to downtown Austin. And since we're on the UT shuttle, Acacia Cliffs are a great option for off-campus housing. Our contemporary one- and two-bedroom apartment homes feature washer/dryer connections, ceiling fans, dishwasher... [Read more...]

Holiday lights aren't just for holidays. It's pretty common these days to see twinkly lights strung across walls in nice restaurants and inside hip apartments. Is this adding anything significant to the electric bill? It's easy to find out. Christmas Light Source, which sells-- you guessed it-- holiday lights online has a handy energy cost calculator... [Read more...]

We all know the holiday tradition of kissing under a sprig of mistletoe. But there's one part of that tradition that we're neglecting, and it's kind of important. The interior design blog Apartment Therapy reminded us of this. The blog has a list of 10 Things You Might Not Know About Mistletoe. We already knew that the plant is actually a parasite mostly... [Read more...]