The Texas Current Podcast presented by Texas Home Talk

There's Texas, and then there's the Texas locals actually live in — the Thursday night pickin' circle in Wimberley, the new brewery in Cibolo nobody's writing about yet, the best breakfast taco in a town you've never driven through. The Texas Current Podcast brings you the food, events, music, and community stories from 24+ towns across the I-35 corridor and the Hill Country. It's the stuff your neighbor would tell you over the fence — if your neighbor happened to spend every week driving between New Braunfels, Boerne, Kyle, and Cedar Park. New episodes from the team at TexasHomeTalk.com.

The Texas Current Podcast presented by Texas Home Talk is a society podcast hosted by Texas Home Talk, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #23

  Pumpkins, Bluegrass & Pfest Season: North Austin’s Best Fall Festivals

  Sep 7, 202623 minS1

  Fall festival season is here in Central Texas, and if you're looking for the best North Austin fall festivals, pumpkin patches, live music, family activities, and seasonal events , this episode is for you. In this episode of The Texas Current , Tyler Brooks and Maddie Lawson explore some of the best fall events in North Austin and Williamson County , including seasonal celebrations in Georgetown, Leander, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, and the surrounding Central Texas communities . Whether you're searching for a pumpkin patch near Austin , a family-friendly festival for the kids, live bluegrass and folk music, German-Texan traditions, local food, or simply something fun to do on a fall weekend, North Austin has plenty to offer. We take a closer look at several of the area's standout fall experiences, including Sweet Eats Fall Festival in Georgetown, Texas Pumpkin Fest in Leander, the Leander Bluegrass & Folk Festival, Deutschen Pfest in Pflugerville, and Cedar Park's Fall Roundup . Along the way, we talk about what makes each event different, who they're best suited for, and why these festivals have become part of the personality of the communities north of Austin. If you're new to Central Texas, considering a move to the Austin area, or you've lived here for years and want to explore more of your own backyard, this episode is a great starting point for building your Central Texas fall weekend calendar . You'll hear about: Fall festivals near Austin Pumpkin patches and fall attractions in Central Texas Family-friendly events in Georgetown and Leander Things to do in Cedar Park and Pflugerville Live music and bluegrass festivals in North Austin German heritage festivals in Central Texas Weekend activities in Williamson County Fall date ideas and family outings Things to do north of Austin with kids Seasonal events for people moving to or living in Central Texas One of the best things about living in the Austin–Georgetown corridor is that you don't have to drive into downtown Austin every weekend to find something interesting to do. Communities like Georgetown, Leander, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville have developed their own festivals, entertainment, food scenes, and local traditions. Fall is one of the best times to get out and experience them. So grab the calendar, round up the family, and join us as we explore some of the best fall festivals and autumn activities in North Austin, Texas . Special thanks to our sponsors: Liz Rich with Edge Home Finance Liz helps Central Texas homebuyers understand their mortgage options and navigate the home financing process with confidence. Liz Rich — NMLS #1983319 Edge Home Finance — NMLS #891464 Equal Housing Opportunity Zach Allgeyer with Texas Property Inspections Providing professional home inspections for buyers and homeowners throughout Central Texas, helping clients better understand the condition of the property they're purchasing. The Texas Current is presented by Texas Home Talk , your local guide to the communities, events, restaurants, businesses, real estate, and lifestyle of Central Texas. If you enjoy discovering new places and learning more about what it's really like to live in the Austin area and Texas Hill Country, follow The Texas Current wherever you listen to podcasts.

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  Episode #22

  COTA Uncovered: Roller Coasters, Race Cars & Garage Condos Hiding Off the Texas Tollway

  Sep 1, 202626 minS1

  Everyone thinks Circuit of the Americas is just a racetrack you visit one weekend a year. It isn't. In this episode, Tyler and Maddie pull back the curtain on the 1,500-acre self-contained campus southeast of downtown Austin — and how it quietly became a year-round Central Texas destination. We cover: - The only purpose-built permanent F1 circuit in the country — and why Turn 1 feels like driving into a wall - How to actually get on the tarmac (and the walk-up karting track next door that hits 55 mph) - COTALAND — the full-scale theme park opening on the racing campus September 26, with a tilt coaster and a coaster that runs backward over an active road - Race-week survival for locals: the new Thursday Grand PrixView and how to enjoy the U.S. Grand Prix without the Sunday price tag - The T11 car condos — 175 deeded garage residences on Turn 11, from 1,500 to 7,000 sq ft, with mezzanine lofts finished like downtown penthouses - Why, for these buyers, the noise is the amenity — not the drawback Whether you're relocating to the Austin–San Antonio corridor, tracking the market as a seller, or already living here and just want to know what's in your backyard — this is a look at how a single sports venue is reshaping the regional map. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Liz Rich, Mortgage Broker — Edge Home Finance Buying in Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, or Leander? Liz helps Central Texas families navigate financing with confidence — first-time buyers, move-up buyers, refinancing, and more. Tell her you heard about her on Texas Home Talk. Liz Rich NMLS 1983319 · Edge Home Finance NMLS 891464 Equal Housing Opportunity Texas Property Inspections — Zach Allgeyer, Licensed Professional Inspector Before you sign, know exactly what you're buying. Thorough inspections and clear, easy-to-understand reports for buyers, sellers, and homeowners across Central Texas. Tell Zach you heard about him on Texas Home Talk. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ The Texas Current is produced by Texas Home Talk — hyperlocal real estate media covering 26+ communities across Central Texas and the Hill Country. For people moving to Texas, moving within it, and already living here. texashometalk.com

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  Episode #21

  Great Live Music in Texas WIthout the Drive to Austin

  Aug 25, 202624 minS1

  Is New Braunfels a music town? On the first episode of Skip the Drive, Tyler Brooks and Maddie Lawson take one ordinary, triple-digit-heat August weekend — no festival, no holiday, nothing special — and test a claim locals love to make. The reflex is hardwired: free Friday night, you want real Texas live music, so you merge onto I-35 and grind north to Austin. This episode argues that instinct is one traffic jam out of date. From the density of stages across the New Braunfels area on an ordinary night, to the weeknight "Thursday sheet" that separates a music town from a festival town, to the corridor of historic rooms running through Gruene, Seguin, San Marcos, and out to Fischer — the payoff is local: the drive you were about to make covers less music than the 30-minute radius you already live inside. The honest verdict: Austin keeps the statewide title on raw per-capita math. But by density, historical weight, and seven-day-a-week consistency, New Braunfels is the live music capital of the Texas Hill Country. And the room that closes the argument is Gruene Hall — built in 1878, the oldest continually operating dance hall in Texas, where George Strait, Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, and Hal Ketchum all came up. Great Texas live music — no I-35 required. — SPONSORS — This episode is presented by Jeanette Boscamp , broker-owner of Cornerstone Real Estate Advisors, specializing in the New Braunfels and Hill Country luxury market. Call 210-765-0767 or visit https://texashometalk.com/realtors/jeanette-boscamp/ With thanks to Sharon Hayes, Realtor — a retired U.S. Army combat veteran and military relocation professional serving buyers and investors across Central Texas and the Hill Country. Call 808-551-7371 or visit https://texashometalk.com/realtors/sharon-hayes/ Want your business in front of people moving to the Hill Country? Become a Texas Home Talk partner: https://texashometalk.com/become-a-partner — MORE — Full episode page, transcript, and chapters: https://texashometalk.com/podcast/is-new-braunfels-a-music-town/ All episodes of The Texas Current: https://texashometalk.com/podcast/ The Texas Current is presented by Texas Home Talk.

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  Episode #20

  Central Texas High School Football: A Newcomer's Guide to Friday Night Lights

  Aug 17, 202635 minS1

  In Central Texas, Friday night high school football isn't a hobby — it's a civic institution . It's the town square, and if you're moving here, it quietly shapes your fall calendar, your community, and how fast you go from "new arrival" to "neighbor." Hosts Tyler Brooks and Maddie Lawson open with a true story from Texas Home Talk's own backyard: the Smithson Valley Rangers of Comal ISD, who lost five state championship games across more than two decades before finally winning back-to-back UIL Class 5A Division I titles in 2024 and 2025 — under a coach who'd been there since 1993, at the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium. From there they map the whole culture for newcomers: how the UIL and its 1A–6A classifications actually work, why the state plays its high school championships in an NFL stadium, what six-man football is, and what a Friday night really feels and smells like in the stands. Plus the marquee programs across the region — Lake Travis, Cibolo Steele, and Wimberley — celebrated by tradition, never ranked. The payoff is practical, not promotional: showing up to a game your first fall is the fastest, cheapest way to actually belong somewhere. The 2026 UIL season kicks off Thursday, August 27. Explore the community guides at TexasHomeTalk.com to learn more about the towns behind these programs. — This episode is presented by Liz Rich, mortgage broker with Edge Home Finance , serving Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander. NMLS #1983319. Equal Housing Opportunity. Closing sponsor: Sharon Hayes, Realtor with Dalton Wade Real Estate Group — a retired U.S. Army combat veteran and military relocation professional serving Central Texas and the Hill Country.

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  Episode #19

  What’s Eating Your House? The Central Texas Pests That Can Cost You Thousands

  Aug 10, 202616 minS1

  Are you about to buy a home in Texas, or looking to protect the property you already own? In the finale of our three-part series on Central Texas property pests, hosts Tyler Brooks and Maddie Lawson dive deep into the hidden structural threats that can cause tens of thousands of dollars in hidden damage. From subterranean termites to the dreaded "tree roaches," this episode covers: Subterranean Termites vs. Formosans: Key differences, regional risks, and why termites are actually nature's ultimate recyclers. The 60-Second Identification Rule: How to instantly distinguish between a harmless flying ant and a destructive termite swarmer. Treatment Truths: Why post-construction termite treatments are classified as "partial" and what home buyers need to know. The "Transplant Panic": Why finding a giant American or Smoky Brown cockroach doesn't mean your home is infested—and how simple weatherstripping saves the day. The Homeowner Prevention Checklist: Practical steps to secure your foundation, grade your soil, manage mulch, clean gutters, and switch up your exterior lighting. WDI Reports Explained: Why a standard home inspection isn't enough and why a separate Wood-Destroying Insect (WDI) report is essential before closing. Special thanks to our sponsor, Zach Allgeyer at Texas Property Inspections , providing thorough home inspections and clear reports across Central Texas. Learn more or schedule an inspection at Texas Property Inspections . Sponsor Note: This episode is also brought to you by Jeanette Boscamp , Broker/Owner of Cornerstone Real Estate Advisors. Serving New Braunfels luxury markets and Hill Country gated communities. Reach Jeanette at (210) 765-0767.

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