The Super Service Award Reflects a Consistently High Level of Customer Service
Superior Foundation Repair has been awarded the Angie’s List Super Service Award for the second year in a row. The Super Service Award is an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service and health providers.
How Angie’s List Members Describe our Services
Throughout 2011 we received multiple reviews, all of which are available on our online profile, and accessible to all Angie’s List members. Our customers were very thorough in their reporting, and left detailed reviews of their experience with Superior Foundation Repair.
Following are a few of the adjectives used to describe SFR in our reviews:
- knowledgeable,
- polite,
- honest,
- punctual,
- friendly,
- professional,
- efficient,
- hard-working,
- patient,
- would recommend,
- very satisfied,
- wonderful,
- recommended,
- easy to work with
Central Texas Foundation Repair Focused on Service
“At Superior, serving our customers is one of our top priorities. We are continually optimizing our procedures to better serve all of our clients, and the Super Service Award exemplifies and validates our continued commitment to excellence,” Brady Barnett, Superior Foundation Repair.
Super Service Award Shows Dedication to Consumers
“Only a fraction of the businesses rated on Angie’s List can claim the sterling service record of being a Super Service Award winner because we set a high bar,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “The fact that Superior Foundation Repair can claim Super Service Award status speaks volumes about its dedication to consumers.”
How we Won the Award for Foundation Repair
The Angie’s List Super Service Award winners are determined by strict criteria such as earning a minimum number of reports, an excellent rating from clients, and following the operational guidelines set forth by Angie’s List. Ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List, but members can find the 2011 Super Service Award logo next to business names in search results on AngiesList.com.
SFR Provides Austin Foundation Repair and San Antonio Foundation Repair
Superior Foundation Repair services Austin and San Antonio area, providing free Foundation Repair assessments, a Superior solution to leveling foundations, and a commitment to excellence in both customer service and Foundation Repair. Contact Superior today for all of your Austin Foundation Repair, or San Antonio Foundation Repair needs.
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Drought Alert
Drought conditions are causing soil to shrink and wreaking havoc on
Austin home foundations and San Antonio Home Foundations.
The end of summer is approaching fast! The Labor Day holiday is the last long weekend to enjoy the leisurely pace of summer before school and cool weather return. Following tradition, Superior Foundation Repair wants to help you celebrate the last weekend of summer by putting together our top events in the and festivals in the Austin, San Antonio, and Central Texas for the holiday. Be sure to subscribe to our RSS feed to stay up to date on what’s going on around Central Texas over your favorite holidays. Here are our picks for Labor Day Weekend events in San Antonio, Austin, and the Central Texas region.
Free Concerts at Luckenbach – Luckenbach, Texas
Again, Luckenbach offers up a weekend of free music with a variety of country artists. On Friday, the concerts begin at 1:00 pm with Jimmy Lee Jones and go into the night with dancing and a kick a boot band. On Saturday, the afternoon will begin again with a free band at 1:00 pm. Saturday night at 9:00 pm the only cover charge will be $15 to see Mickey and the Motorcars. Sunday and Monday will also feature free concerts. Relax and savor the remaining hours of summer at Luckenbach.Buddy Guy – Austin, Texas
Here is a legendary way to end the summer: join Rock and Roll Hall of famer blues guitarist, Buddy Guy at Austin City Limits Live for a night of music that has inspired the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Jus this year, Buddy Guy, won his sixth Grammy Award for his most current release, Living Proof. At Austin City LimitsLive, Guy will be playing with Michel Williams, the son of Texas Blues legend, Junior Medlow Williams. The show will be on Saturday, September 3rd at 8:00 pm. Tickets Range from $19.50 to $39.50 and doors will open at 6:30 pm.Kerrville Wine & Music Festival – Kerrville, Texas
From September 2nd through the 4th ease into Fall by celebrating wine making and music. The Kerrville Wine and Music Festival is located at Quiet Valley Ranch (about 9 miles south of Kerrville, Texas) and will feature three 6-hour evening concerts and two 2-hour afternoon concerts. During the evening concerts, Texas’ top wine makers will offer up tastes, glasses, or bottles of their best vintages. The festival also features events such as yoga, bike rides, and wine seminars. Tickets range from $30 to $35 purchased in advanced to $40 at the door. Check out the schedule of events, concerts, and winemakers.Celebrate Bandera 2011 – Bandera, Texas
Go back to the roots of the wild wild west with ‘the cowboy capital of the world’, Bandera, Texas. This Labor Day celebration beginning Thursday, September 1st and ending Saturday, September 3rd includes music, horses, bull fights, traditional pow wows, longhorn cattle, and the Kings of Western Swing. For a detailed schedule of events and lodging check of the Celebrate Bandera website.West Fest Polka Festival – West, Texas
Each year, close to 20,000 people visit the town of West, Texason Labor Day weekend to celebrate Czechoslovakian food, dance, and culture. The West Fest Polka Festival includes fun for the whole family ranging from polka dancing to tractor pulls. The festival kicks off with a preview party Friday night from 5:30 pm to 12:30 am. On Saturday the fun continues with a parade at 10:00 am and open fair grounds until 12:30 am, and on Sunday, the fair grounds open at 8:00 am and close at 12:30 am, guaranteeing a full weekend of fun. On Friday night, adult tickets are $12 and children under the age of 12 are free! Saturday and Sunday adult tickets are $8 and children under the age of 6 are free!Texas Labor Day Weekend Celebration – Uvalde, Texas
HEB presents the Labor Day Weekend Celebration at Uvalde Memorial Park on September 2nd and 3rd in Uvalde, Texas. Come out Friday night for the fourth annual Briscoe Ranch Beef Barbeque cook-off challenge hosted bye the South Texas CattleWomen. Saturday get the fun started with a parade at 11:00 am on North Getty Street. Admission to Uvalde Park will be free and the day’s activities will include arts and crafts, food vendors, live music, three-on-three basketball, and horseshoes. There will also be fun and games just for the kids such as a bungee bounce, pony rides, rock climbing, and inflatables.Kendall County Fair – Boerne, Texas
100 years later and Boerne, Texasis still helping us celebrate the Labor Day weekend with the Kendall County Fair. The county fair includes a rodeo, a parade, an apple pie contest; carnival rides, and live music entertainment. Check out the detailed schedule of events and plan a family weekend get-a-way!Central Texas State Fair – Belton, Texas
Once again, Belton, Texashosts the Central Texas State Fair September 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Tickets are only $5 dollars for adults and children under the age of 12 are free. Entertainment at the Fair includes live music, a rock wall, a petting zoo, a mechanical bull, livestock shows, commercial and food vendors, and carnival rides. Here is a detailed schedule of events for the entire weekend.River Walk Arts and Crafts – San Antonio, Texas
If a relaxing stroll along San Antonio’s picturesque riverwalksounds like the perfect way to spend your last weekend of summer, then head on down the Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show on the River Walk. Participating vendors will show their most unique pieces of art, pottery, jewelry, and more.
Other Labor Day 2011 Events in Austin, San Antonio and Central Texas
For additional events and activities going on in the Austin, San Antonio and Central Texas area, please follow the links below:
- Free Day of Yoga – Austin, Texas
- Austin Cup Soccer Tournament – Austin, Texas
- Austin Tennis Tournament Austin, Texas
- End of the Summer Labor Day Bash/Car Show Austin, Texas
- Canoe 100 Mile Marathon – Bastrop, Texas
- Beer and BBQ Festival – Buda, Texas
- San Antonio Labor Day Baseball Tournament – San Antonio, Texas
- Free Fun Run with San Antonio Road Runners – San Antonio, Texas
- SARR Whine run – New Braunfels, Texas
- Mason County Apple Festival – Mason, Texas
- First Friday Art Walk – Fredricksburg, Texas
- Camp Eagle Mountain Bike Race – Kerrville, Texas
- Children’s Museum Discovery Afternoon – Austin, Texas
- Austin Museum of Art – Austin, Texas
SFR: your source for Austin Foundation Repair and San Antonio Foundation Repair
Superior Foundation Repair is your source for Austin Foundation Repair, San Antonio Foundation Repair, and Central Texas Foundation Repair. We provide free foundation inspections, and offer a 100% lifetime guarantee on our materials and workmanship. If you are noticing the Typical Signs of Foundation Problems, please feel free to get in touch for a free inspiction.
As always, we wish you a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend 2011, and we hope you enjoy the last long weekend before school gets back into full swing.
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Drought Alert
Drought conditions are causing soil to shrink and wreaking havoc on
Austin home foundations and San Antonio Home Foundations.
A List of Cities & Counties in Central Texas with a 7/4/2011 Fireworks Ban Simultaneously
Continuing our series on Central Texas Holiday events, Superior Foundation Repair lists the top 5 Independence Day 2011 Festivals in Austin, San Antonio, and Central Texas. 235 years have passed since the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of this great nation. Citizens of the USA are busily planning their 4th of July festivities, and as usual Superior Foundation Repair has put together a list of events for the Central Texas area. Below is our list of the top 5 events and festivals for celebrating Independence Day 2011 in Central Texas. Following our top 5 list of Central Texas 4th of July festivals, we’ve provided a list of links to many more 4th of July celebrations in the Central Texas region. Superior Foundation Repair wishes you a fun and safe holiday, and please don’t drink and drive.
The Top 5 2011 Central Texas Independence Day Festivals and Events
Events where fireworks are expected will be marked Y
Events where fireworks are not expected will be marked N
Events where not enough information is available will be labeled N/A
The Official San Antonio 4th of July celebration
- This official San Antonio Independence Day Festival takes place at the Woodlawn Lake Park in the heart of San Antonio, Texas and the festivities start at 10 am and last until 9 pm. At 10 am there will be pre-parade fun and games followed by the Salute to the Red, White, and Blue Parade at 11. This family friendly event is an easy way to celebrate the nation’s birthday with games, food, and live music. The non-stop fun culminates in the H-E-B firework extravaganza at 9pm. The city of San Antonio encourages participants to dress in patriotic costumes and enjoy the party. This is also a popular event so be sure to arrive early! The official event page for the San Antonio 4th of July celebration | Y
This Event has been Cancelled H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks
- On July 4th, at Auditorium Shores, thousands gather annually for the largest Independence Day celebration in Austin, TX. Led by the ASO music director, Peter Bay, this Fourth of July symphony will feature patriotic tunes. This night of spectacular music will finish with the 1812 Overture accompanied by 75-millimeter Howitzer canons, thanks to the Texas National Guard Salute Battery. The music will lead right into a half hour of dazzling fireworks over Lady Bird Lake. This event is free and open to the public, beginning at 8:30 p.m. But remember, this one is popular, so be sure to get there early. More Details on the Cancellation H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks | N
Luckenbach’s 4th of July Celebration
- Here is another FREE, annual, Central Texas 4th of July bash. Located in Luckenbach, Texas this popular 4th of July festival starts at 1pm and lasts until 6pm featuring 5 hours of live music as is customary in Luckenback. Hosting the show are Walt and Tina Wilkins and other performances will include The Drakes, Tommy Alverson, and The Mystiqueros. After the celebration a special 4th of July edition of Picker’s Circle will take place from 6pm to 9pm with Bill Lewis, a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and pianist. Central Texans can celebrate the 4th of July all day and night with great Texas country music.The official event page for Luckenbach’s 4th of July Celebration 2011 | N/A
Kerrville’s 4th on the River featuring Kevin Fowler
- Celebrate the 4th of July in Kerrville on the banks of the Guadalupe in the historic downtown area with food, art, live music, and fireworks. This Independence Day Festival starts at 9 a.m. with a fine arts and crafts show and the music begins at 4 p.m. at Louise Hays Park. The concert features Texas country stalwarts Kevin Fowler and Charlie Robinson with special guests JB and the Moonshine Band and John Wolfe. Adult tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Children under the age of 12 are just 5 bucks. After the concert stick around for one of the largest firework shows in the Hill Countrysponsored by Mamacitas. The official event page for Kerrville’s 4th on the River | N/A
The 36th Annual Schertz Jubilee
- Take a blanket and picnic basket to Pickrell Park this 4th of July in Schertz, Texas. This 4 day extravaganza includes live bands and music, a parade, bbq, apple pie contest, watermelon eating contest, and much, much more! Events and music from July 1st to the 3rd begin at 6pm and go to 11 pm. On Independence Day the parade starts at 9:30 a.m. and events continue through the night until 11 p.m. The finale to this weekend of fun is of course a great fireworks show. The official event page for the Schertz Jubilee | N/A UPDATE:N
Other Central Texas Independence Day Festivals and Events happening on the 4th of July 2011
- Independence Day Family Picnic | Austin, Texas | N
- Carlos’ N Charlie’s 4th of July Event | Austin, Texas | N
- Pioneer Farms Independence Day Celebration | Austin, Texas | N
- Freedom Day 4-Miler | San Antonio, Texas | Y
- Frontier Days Celebration | Round Rock, Texas | Y
- Elgin 4th of July Parade | Elgin, Texas | N/A
- Lakeway City Park | Lakeway, Texas | N/A
- Elgin Public Library 4th of July Picnic (June 29th) | Elgin, Texas | N/A
- 101X Remote @ Volente Beach | Lake Travis, Texas | N
- Lago Vista 4th of July Celebration | Lago Vista, Texas | N/A
- Hutto July 4th Events | Hutto, Texas | N/A
- SERTOMA 4th of July Celebration | Georgetown, Texas | Y
- San Marcos Summerfest | San Marcos, Texas | Y
- Cedar Park 4th of July Celebration | Cedar Park, Texas | Y
- Johnson City’s Fourth of July Spangle Dangle Johnson City, Texas | N/A
- New Braunfels 4th of Annual Patriotic Parade | New Braunfels, Texas | Y
- Lockhart 4th of July Fest | Lockhart, Texas | N
- Kyle Fireworks | Kyle, Texas | Y
- Red, White, and Buda | Buda, Texas | Y
- Vinopalooza Annual Wine Festival | Marble Falls, Texas | N/A
Of course there are even more 4th of July concerts, firework shows, and parties of all sorts in Central Texas. If you have a special suggestion let us know and write it in the comment box below. Wherever you decide to spend your 4th of July, Superior Foundation Repair wishes you a very happy, fun, and safe holiday. For all your Austin Foundation Repair or San Antonio Foundation Repair needs please contact us for a free foundation repair inspection and estimate. Happy 4th of July!
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Drought Alert
Drought conditions are causing soil to shrink and wreaking havoc on Austin home foundations & San Antonio Home Foundations.
An Alphabetical List of Central Texas, County-wide bans on personal Firework usage:
- Atascosa
- Bandera
- Bell
- Bexar
- Blanco
- Caldwell
- Comal
- Coryell
- Gillespie
- Guadalupe
- Hays
- Kendall
- Kerr
- Lampassas (total ban)
- Lee
- Llano
- Medina
- McLennan
- Milam
- San Saba
- Travis (total ban)
- Uvalde
- Wilson
- Williamson
- McLennan
More Counties are being added every day, check your local newspaper or county website for more information
Looking for fireworks?
Unlike in Travis County where the fireworks ban this year is total, cities in Williamson, Hays, Bastrop and Caldwell counties are allowed to have public fireworks shows. Subject to further action by local officials, here are the plans for various cities. Weather was not a factor in the case of some cities that are not having fireworks.
City Fireworks show?
- Round Rock: * yes
- Leander: no
- Cedar Park: yes
- Georgetown: yes
- Taylor: no
- San Marcos: yes
- Kyle: yes
- Buda: yes
- Dripping Springs: no
- Lockhart: no
- Bastrop: yes
Source: Austin American Statesman – June 16th, 2011
Superior Foundation Repair in Austin and San Antonio recommends refraining from the use of fireworks at any and all costs during the holiday season. It’s not worth risking the life, welfare and well being of yourself and others for a few minutes of fun. Have a happy and safe holiday.
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This article will examine the question of whether relying solely on the levelness of a slab as a basis for recommending foundation repair is an accurate way of determining the need for underpinning. The simple answer to this dilemma is no. While slab measurements are a widely used method of determining the levelness of a slab, they cannot and should not be the sole basis for determining whether a home needs underpinning based on a variety of reasons, 3 of which we will be examining.
Reasons Why Basing Foundation Repair Recommendations
Solely on Measurements is an inexact Science
- No newly constructed slab is perfectly level
- When a new home is constructed, numerous factors affect the slope of the slab, including it’s shape, support materials, extent of soil preparation, and the weight of the structure which is built on it among other things. For these reasons, and the fact that human handywork can never be absolutely perfect, a perfectly level slab at the time of construction is absolutely impossible.It is absolutely feasible, that at the time of construction of a home, a slab can have a slope of 2 inches or more, and the home will be properly designed to support this deflection. Thus, any leveling done on this house in the future to correct the slope can adversely affect the structure of the home.
- The nature of Expansive soils means that slab foundations are constantly moving
- Because of the characteristics of expansive soils in and around Austin and San Antonio the moisture content of the soil is always changing. In short moist soils expand and dry soils contract, for this reason measurements taken over extended periods of time will show different levels of deviation. As previously stated, while measuring the deviation of a slab is a widely used technique, it is not the only factor which should be considered when evaluating a foundation.
“The foundation surface changes as the soil shrinks and swells. While the foundation may become more level with time, at least some damage to the supported structure does not disappear, such as cracks in brittle wall coverings. Thus, it is possible that a house that shows cracking in brittle wall coverings may fail to be properly diagnosed because the foundation surface profile was judged to be “level” at the time of the inspection.” excerpt taken from Using Slab-on-Ground Elevation Measurements in Residential Foundation Engineering Performance Evaluations
- A level reading can be obtained on a structure that actually needs repairs
- Because of the two factors previously discussed, a slab which was not completely level after construction, and, which is experiencing soil expansion or contraction underneath the slab, at any given time, based on the conditions, can exhibit a level reading.
“Either foundation deflection (bending or angular distortion) or tilt (planar rotation) may affect structural integrity and performance. Determining the deflection and tilt of a slab-on-ground foundation is an approximation without an as built or previous floor elevation survey, because the original surface configuration is unknown. Therefore, a floor elevation survey can provide valuable information, but should not be the only basis for evaluating foundation deflection and tilt.” excerpt taken from the Guidelines for the Evaluation and Repair of Residential Foundations Section 5.4 – Deflection and Tilt
Relying on Measurements Alone Would be Irrational
As described, measurements of slopes in foundations are not the only way to tell whether a foundation is in need of repair. Relying solely on measurements to determine the condition of a foundation can lead to inaccurate evaluations, and more damage to a home. Knowing the soil make up of the area in which the home is located, the shape of the slab, observing signs of foundation problems, and familiarity with slab construction all contribute to making an informed decision on whether to recommend foundation repair or not.
“There is no rational, logical reason to refuse to make a positive diagnosis merely because the surface profile does not conform with one of two distortion profiles that are used for design purposes.” excerpt taken from Using Slab-on-Ground Elevation Measurements in Residential Foundation Engineering Performance Evaluations
A combination of Measurements, Observation,
Knowledge of Soil, and Experience
Superior Foundation Repair’s steel pier method of foundation repair has been tested over decades and been shown to effectively counteract the effects of expansive soil on slab foundations by relying on bedrock for support. When evaluating a foundation and recommending repair we combine our experience, extensive knowledge of Central Texas soils, observation of signs of structural damage, along with measurements to determine our recommendations for repair. We have recommended repair on homes which other foundation companies did not recommend repair, and conversely, we have recommended no repair on homes where other companies have recommended repair. We always stand by our evaluations of slab foundations.
If your home is exhibiting signs of foundation problems, then contact Superior Foundation Repair today to have one of our experienced inspectors evaluate the condition of your foundation.
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Keeping tradition with our coverage of local events in Central Texas, Superior Foundation Repair brings you this year’s top family friendly Halloween events in the Austin and San Antonio areas. We only pick events that have information available online, so if you know of another event you would like to have added to the list, leave a comment with a short description plus the time and place of the event. We’ll add it to the list once it’s been posted.
Fiesta Texas Fright Fest 2010 – San Antonio, Texas
- Fiesta Texas hosts its annual Fright Fest this year once again, with fun and games for the whole family. Fiesta Texas will be open Friday through Sunday October 29-31, 2010 and will feature special shows, a haunted house, and lot’s of kids in costumes. They also have a policy of non-gory costumes to make the festival more family friendly. General Admission for kids is $39.99 with kids 2 and under free. For more information visit the Fiesta Texas Fright Fest 2010 page
Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld – San Antonio, Texas
- SeaWorld of San Antonio will be hosting this year’s Howl-O-Scream festival which features halloween themed shows and attractions for the whole family. The Howl-O-Scream website lists the special events and rates them according to their fright factor. Ticket prices vary depending on what you would like to experience and how large the group is. A list of packages can be found here. SeaWorld will be open Friday October 29 through Sunday, October 31, 2010 from noon to 10 p.m. (9 p.m. on Sunday).
Boo at the Zoo 2010 – Austin, Texas
- Experience the Austin Zoo in a new light. Nightly train rides take visitors on a frightful tour of the Austin Zoo. See all of your favorite animals plus the spirits of the hill country. Cost for the train ride is $12.50 for children 12 and under, while kiddoes under 2 are free. Costumes are permitted and is open from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., with train rides every 20 minutes between 7:00 and 8:20. Costumes and picnics are welcome. The Zoo will be open Friday October 29th through Saturday October 31st, 2010. For more information visit the Boo-at-the-Zoo info page.
Zoo Boo 2010 – San Antonio, Texas
- The San Antonio Zoo offers its own Halloween event as well. Zoo Boo 2010 is billed as a safe and non-scary Halloween event. Activities include trick or treating, face painting, a costume contest, and games. The zoo will be hosting the event on Saturday October 30 and Sunday October 31st from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for children 12 and under when purchased in advance, $6 when purchased at the gate. Visit the event page for Zoo Boo 2010 for more information.
Pumpkin Hunt at Evergreen Farms – Elgin, Texas
- The Pumpkin Hunt at Evergreen Farms is a fun-filled, family excursion. With numerous events, families can pick and choose which games and activities they would like to participate in. Some of the activities are free, while some cost $2 to participate. There is also an old Fire Truck that will take the kids around the farm, cost for the ride is $4. Kids can pick out a pumpkin (pumpkin must be purchased) and decorate it. For a complete list of activites plus directions visit the Evergreen Farms’ homepage.
Harvest the Fall Fun at Sweetberry Farms – Marble Falls, Texas
- Harvest the Fall Fun is an ongoing festival celebrating fall. While not necessarily associated with Halloween, this festival features several seasonal activities such as a cornfield maze and stuffing your own scarecrow. There are other activities available for the kids and a pumpkin grille for the hungry parents. The farm is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed on Wednesday) and Sunday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. For a list of activities and more information about the farm visit the Sweetberry Farms homepage
The Government Canyon Halloween Party – Helotes, Texas
- The Government Canyon State Natural Area is hosting its annual halloween party on Saturday October 30th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. On the slate for the evening are a costume contest, “creepy crawlies” hunt, and ghost stories. Each child will receive a treat bag for attending and normal entrance fees apply. This event is by reservation only so sign up quickly as the limit is 50 participants. Contact information can be found here.
A Halloween Whodunit on the Bertram Flyer- Cedar Park, Texas
- This event is for families with kids 12 and up. Take a ride on the Bertram Flyer and solve a murder mystery. Not much more information is available than that description, but it sounds like a classic dinner mystery which takes place on a train. Tickets start at $50 for adults and $40 for kids including a meal, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Visit the Austin Steam Train homepage for more information (scroll to near the bottom of the page)
Coffins on Parade at the Riverwalk – San Antonio, Texas
- This event has to make the list, just because it is the Riverwalk. However, this may not be the most family friendly event. The webpage has billed it as family friendly, yet the whole thing is sponsored by Bud Light. So attend at your own discretion. It does sound fun though. The canals are filled with floating coffins in barges and crowds line the riverwalk for the parade. The best thing about it is, it’s free! Visit the Riverwalk’s home page for more information. The event takes place on Saturday, October 30th from 6-8 p.m.
More Halloween Family Fun in Austin and San Antonio
Of course there are plenty of other activities going around Austin and San Antonio this Halloween that are fun for the whole family. The following lists refer to events happening at Austin and San Antonio Parks.
Austin Parks
San Antonio Parks (no links)
- Monster Bash Halloween Dance at Lincoln Community Center (for people with disabilities and their families) – phone: 210-207-3210
- Halloween Costume Party and Dance at Commander’s House – phone: 210-224-1684
- Movies in the Park featuring “Monsters vs. Aliens” at San Pedro Springs Park – phone: 210-207-3000
- View the San Antonio parks Calendar of Events
Happy Halloween from Superior Foundation Repair
Superior Foundation Repair of Austin and San Antonio wishes you and your family a safe and happy halloween. Whether you decide to choose one of the above events or celebrate in your own way, we hope you enjoy yourself.
If your home is in need of Foundation Repair fill out a Free House Leveling Quote Request and one of our representatives will contact you to set up an appointment, or, call 1-877-302-5111 to speak with a representative today.
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Once again we have been working hard to put together a list of Events for the upcoming holiday weekend. Due to the success of our previous posts on July 4th, Memorial Day, New Year’s Eve, Christmas, and Thanksgiving, we have decided to offer our suggestions for all major holidays. Feel free to subscribe to our RSS feed to stay up to date on what’s going on around Central Texas over your favorite holidays. Following are our picks for Labor Day 2010 Events in and around Austin and San Antonio.
Southern National Archery Festival – Austin, TX
The Southern National Archery Festival will be held from Sep. 2-5, 2010 at the Travis County Expo Center and will be featuring an archery competition with $250,000 in Prize Money, including a $32,000 grand prize. Along with a top notch Archery Competition, Live music from well-known, national recording artists will be on hand. Artists scheduled to appear include: Tanya Tucker, Steve Wariner, Johnny Rodriguez, Asleep at the Wheel, Frank Addington, Justin Haigh, Charlie Hurtin, Vallejo, and LC Rocks. In addition this event features a Cowboy Church, Redneck Parade, Swap Meet, Wild Card Drawing, Wild Cook Off, and a Youth Range. Tickets range between $27.25 and $37.75 for adults while children under 16 will receive a discount. On site camping is available. In addition Earl Campbell will be hosting a kickoff Gala on August 25th at Cool River Cafe. The Southern National Archery Festival is also on Facebook, stop by for more info.Hayes Carll’s Labor Day Bash – Luckenbach, TX
The folks out at Luckenbach continue their tradition of offering high quality country music festivals to residents of Central Texas over holiday weekends. For Labor Day they will be presenting Hayes Carll’s Labor Day Bash. The show will begin at 2 p.m. on Sep. 5th and features a line up of 7 artists including: Hayes Carll, The Trishas, Jesse Dayton, John Evans, Corb Lund, Rosie Flores, and Alejandro Escovedo. Tickets for this event are $37 and can be ordered on the Luckenbach, Texas Event page. This so show is an outdoor event and will be well attended, so get there early and bring a lawn chair! Also check out this write up on facebook about the Labor Day Weekend in Luckenbach.Rodrigo y Gabriela – San Antonio, Texas
- On Saturday September 4th at 7:30 p.m., internationally acclaimed recording artists Rodrigo y Gabriela will be performing at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre. Tickets for the show are available online and range between $39-$49. From Mexico, this duo combines their rock and roll influences with latin and flamenco styles to create an intriguing sound. The duo are both accomplished guitar players. Visit their website for more information on Rodrigo y Gabriela. Here is a sample of their music
2010 Kerrville Wine & Music Fest – Kerrville, Texas
- The annual Kerrville Wine & Music Fest will take place from Sep. 3-5 in Kerrville, Texas and will feature 3, 6 hour evening concerts with wine tasting provided by some of Texas most renowned wine makers. There will also be a pair of 2 hour afternoon concerts during the festival, however wine tasting will only be available during the evening concerts. As always there will be vendors offering food and on-site camping is available. Two dozen world renowned Singer/Songwriters will be performing throughout the course of the event. SFR can personally recommend attending the Baskery show.
Celebrate Bandera 2010 – Bandera, Texas
“The Cowboy Capital of the World”, Bandera, presents Celebrate Bandera 2010 Sep. 3-5 with a plethora of events to be held around town. This festival includes a Parade, Cattle Drive, Inter Tribal Pow Wow, Live Music, Cowboy Mounted Shooters, a Wild West Show, and an Invitational Tie Down Roping & Barrel Race (more info and a schedule of events). The web page includes descriptions of all events and more information on the festival.Westfest Polka Festival – West, Texas
- Since 1976, the good folks of West, Texas have been celebrating the rich Czech history in Texas with Westfest. The event will take place from Sep. 3-5 and features the Miss Westfest contest on Friday evening, a parade on Saturday morning, the Kolache 5000 Fun Run on Sunday morning and a Polka Mass on Sunday morning. There will be live polka music on two stages starting at 12:15 on Saturday and Sunday and lasting throughout the day until the end of the festival. Tickets for Westfest are $12 for the Friday night Kick Off Party, and $8 per day on Saturday and Sunday.
Texas Labor Day Weekend – Uvalde, TX
- Uvalde was home to the first ever BBQ cook off competition which took place on June 3, 1972. The Texas Labor Day Weekend Celebration commemorates this event with the Briscoe Ranch BEEF BBQ Cook-off Challenge presented by the South Texas CattleWomen and takes place from Sep. 3-4. The challenge will take place on Friday Evening beginning at 6 in Uvalde Memorial Park. Saturday activities at the Texas Labor Day Weekend include a parade on Saturday morning, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, team roping, live music, kids activites, a horse shoe tournament, washer pitching tournament, and plenty of food and drinks (event schedule).
Kendall County Fair – Boerne, TX
For over 100 years, the citizens of Kendall County have been hosting the Kendall County Fair over the Labor Day weekend in Boerne. It started as a way to exchange agriculture tips and recipes and has blossomed into one of Central Texas’ most anticipated Labor Day Festivals. The Fair takes place from Sep. 2-5 and except for Thursday when admission is free, tickets are $10 per day Friday-Sunday, with a $15 separate charge for Saturday night’s festivities, highlighted by a performance from Roger Creager. Activities during the fair include: a beauty contest, carnival, vendors, exhibits, a Rodeo, live music, a parade on Saturday morning, and livestockk barns (event schedule).Central Texas State Fair – Belton, Texas
- Belton is the home of the Central Texas State Fair which takes place from Sep. 3-5 at the Bell County Expo Center. Admission to the fair is $5 per day, while some events require a ticket purchase. Activites at the Central Texas State Fair include a carnival, livestock shows, mechanical bull, petting zoo, hypnotist, juggler, freestyle bicycle stunt team, rock climbing wall, vendors and live music (event schedule). Tickets are available for Professional Bull Riding on Friday and Saturday as well as Power Fest 2010 (a monster truck show) on Sunday.
Of course, there are other events happening around Central Texas this Labor Day weekend, and here is a list of events with links and locations.
Superior Foundation Repair wishes you a safe Labor Day Weekend in whatever you decide to do. If you are in the Austin or San Antonio areas and are experiencing foundation problems, please visit our Austin Foundation Repair page or our San Antonio Foundation Repair page, for more information on our services. We also provide Free Foundation Repair Estimates. Subscribe to our RSS feed for more information on foundation repair and events in Central Texas.
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In Texas, there are two main types of foundations used to construct houses. Slab, or slab-on-grade, foundations are the most common and most cost efficient types of foundations. Pier and Beam foundations were preferred up until the late 1950′s and early 1960′s, when slab foundations became the norm for home construction.
Cost Effective Foundations
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As usual, Superior Foundation Repair has been putting together a list of the top events for the upcoming holiday. In this post we will take a look at our picks for the 5 best festivals/events happening in Central Texas over the July 4th weekend. Following our list for the top 5, we will be listing links to other events and their locations. Superior Foundation Repair wishes you a safe holiday weekend, and please, don’t drink and drive.
Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic
- If you haven’t heard about the opening of the new Backyard in Bee Cave, you’ve probably been living under a rock, or just moved here to Austin. One of Austin’s most loved venues has recently reopened and will be hosting Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic. This Texas Country Megafest starts at 10 a.m. on Sunday July 4th and features such notable artists as Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Asleep at the Wheel, Jack Ingram, Ray Wiley Hubbard, David Allen Coe, and Kevin Fowler, just to name a few. Tickets are available online or at Waterloo Records for $55.
The official event page for Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic
H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks
- The Austin Symphony will be performing their annual concert at Auditorium Shores from 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Sunday July 4th. Led by Peter Bay, the symphony will perform an array of patriotic songs culminating with the 1812 overture accompanied by 75-millimeter Howitzer cannons. The performance will segue into a half hour fireworks show over Ladybird Lake. The event is free, and more than 100,000 people are expected to attend this celebration, so if you plan on attending get there early.
The official event page for H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks
The Official San Antonio 4th of July Celebration
- San Antonio’s official party takes place at Woodlawn Lake Park on July 4th. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. and include a parade at 11:30 a.m., a kids Zone with carnival rides and games, live music throughout the day, a special performance by the U.S. Air Force Band of the West at 7:30 p.m., and of course a fireworks show starting at 9 p.m. Much like the Austin Symphony performance, this event will be well attended, so get there early!
The official event page for The Official San Antonio 4th of July Celebration
Luckenbach’s 4th of July Celebration
- Luckenbach’s annual, FREE 4th of July Celebration will start at 1 p.m. on Sunday July 4th. The event is scheduled to last until 6 and will feature performances from 9 musical groups. Performers include: Walt & Tina Wilkins, The Mystiqueros, Jimmy Davis, Mike Blakely, Kevin Higgins and Barbara Malteze (of the Dust Devils), Brian Langlinais, Austin Mayse, Bill Worrell and Jason Eady. After the celebration a special July 4th edition of the Picker’s Circle will be held from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. for those who aren’t quite ready to go home.
The official event page for Luckenbach’s 4th of July Celebration
35th Annual Schertz Jubilee
- The annual Shertz 4th of July Jubilee will take place from July 2nd-4th. The festivities kick off with a BBQ cookoff at noon on Friday, and feature live music in the evening down at Pickrell Park in Shertz, Texas. On Saturday there will be a Rib Cookoff (starting at 9 a.m.), parade, special guests, live music, and a special performance by the U.S. Air Force Band of the West at 2:30 p.m. Sunday will feature an Apple Pie Bakeoff (starting at 12 p.m.), YMCA Family Fun Time (with games and activities), live music and of course a fireworks show starting at 9:15 p.m.
The official event page for 35th Annual Schertz Jubilee
Other Central Texas 4th of July Fests
Of course there are many other festivities to be found throughout Central Texas on the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend. Following is a list of links to other festivals and where they are located.
- Frontier Days Celebration Round Rock, Texas
- Lakeway City Park Lakeway, Texas
- Spicewood 4th of July Parade Spicewood, Texas
- Pflugerville Pfirecrack Pfestival Pflugerville, Texas
- Wimberley Independence Jubilee Wimberley, Texas
- Delwood II/Mueller Fourth of July Austin, Texas
- East Communities YMCA July Fourth Family Fun Festival Austin, Texas
- Elgin 4th of July Celebration Elgin, Texas
- Volente Beach Fireworks Lake Travis, Texas
- Lago Vista July 4 Celebration Lago Vista, Texas
- Carlos’ N Charlie’s Fireworks Extravaganza Austin, Texas
- Pioneer Farms Independence Day Celebration Austin, Texas
- Hutto July 4th Events Hutto, Texas
- SERTOMA 4th of July Celebration Georgetown, Texas
- Round Rock Express/Dell Diamond Round Rock, Texas
- San Marcos Summerfest San Marcos, Texas
- Cedar Park 4th of July Celebration Cedar Park, Texas
- Fredericksburg Independence Day events Fredricksburg, Texas
- Johnson City’s Fourth of July Spangle Dangle Johnson City, Texas
- New Braunfels 4th of July Celebration New Braunfels, Texas
- Lockhart 4th of July Fest Lockhart, Texas
- Opal Divine’s Drink Pink benefiting Breast Cancer Research Austin, Texas
- Kyle Fireworks Kyle, Texas
- Red, White, and Buda Buda, Texas
If you have links to any other events going on around Central Texas during the 4th of July weekend, please leave them in the comments section below. Superior Foundation Repair wishes you a happy and safe holiday. For all of your Austin Foundation Repair or San Antonio Foundation Repair needs, please contact us for a free foundation repair estimate.
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Central Texas Memorial Day Festivals and Events
While searching for things to do this Memorial Day weekend, I realized there’s hardly any good content out there aggregating the events and festivals going on during Memorial Day. One of our nation’s biggest holidays, and no easy place to find out what’s going on around town? Well after a bit of research I was able to track down the 5 most interesting festivals going on around Central Texas, and I’ve listed them here.
Austin Wine & Music Festival
- A self-proclaimed festival of the 5 senses. The Austin Wine & Music Festival features live music, local food, arts & crafts, and award winning wine. The festival will last for 3 days, from May 29-31. Tickets are available here at $29.99 for 1-day passes and $79.99 for 3-day passes, ages 16-21 are significantly discounted, and children 15 and under are free. According to the section on Music at their site there will be 5 bands each on Saturday and Sunday, and 3 bands on Monday.
San Antonio River Walk – Arts & Crafts Festival
- There is not much information on this event. From May 29-31 there will be a variety of vendors set up on the River Extension near the Chamber of Commerce selling handmade Arts & Crafts. Visit the official website of the San Antonio River Walk for more information. This event is free to attend.
Luckenbach 160th Anniversary Celebration
- Celebrate Luckenbach’s 160th Anniversary all weekend with live music in typical Luckenbach, country style. The big party will happen on Saturday May 29th, when Roger Creager, Reckless Kelly, and Weldon Henson take the stage for the celebration. There will be more festivities on Sunday and Monday, however from the website it is unclear who will be playing. Tickets for Saturday night are $22 on the Luckenbach, Texas website.
Fredricksburg Crawfish Festival
- On Friday from 6 p.m. to Midnight and Saturday from 11 a.m. to Midnight, Fredricksburg will be hosting its annual Crawfish Festival at the Fredricksburg Marktplatz. Admission is $6 for adults per day or $10 for a two day pass. Children 12 and under are $1. The event features, music, arts & crafts, crawfish, cajun food, German sausage, and children’s activities.
Kerrville Folk Festival
- The annual Kerrville Music Festival starts on Thursday May 27 and lasts through June 13th, however Friday, Saturday and Sunday provide a lot of quality entertainment for a reasonable price. Tickets to the Kerrvile Music Festival range from $35-$40 Friday-Monday. Highlights include: Randy Rogers (Friday), porterdavis & Jimmy Lafave (Saturday), and Terri Hendrix & Indigo Girls (Sunday).
Superior Foundation Repair salutes our veterans and wishes you a safe Memorial Day weekend.
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