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With the Memorial Day weekend quickly approaching, it's time to turn your attention to the start of summer and the end of the school year! It's almost time to get out there and have some fun in the Austin sun. And the Memorial Day weekend is a great time to make that happen. If you're not exactly sure on what's going on around Austin for the holiday weekend,... [Read more...]

Do you have what it takes to be a star? If you think you've got the "X Factor," or you just want to be in the same room with the judges and the rest of the live studio audience, then you're in luck! The X Factor auditions make their way to Austin next week, May 24-25. Don't miss out on being part of the LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE as Simon Cowell, Britney Spears,... [Read more...]

There's never a shortage of things to do in Austin. Whether you're looking for excitement or laid back environment, you can find it all around town. Not to mention, you can find it all near The Remington apartments. And don't worry about going broke exploring Austin. Because there's a ton of FREE activities in Austin too. Here's a few always FREE activities... [Read more...]

We all need interaction and socialization from time to time. And dogs are no different! Sometimes, they just need to hang out with their little doggy pals and catch up! One place where dogs can do so is a dog park! Whether they're running around or just enjoying the company of their doggy friends, dogs love Austin dog parks. There are several great dog friendly... [Read more...]

We've reached a HUGE milestone in the world of social media! And we're so excited to share the news with our Remington apartments community! You're now reading our 200th blog post! Over the past two and a half years, we've loved sharing content and information with our residents. Speaking of which, a huge thanks goes out to our great residents who have... [Read more...]

Just because you're living in an apartment doesn't mean that you can't have the best patio garden. You can! Don't let limited space on your balcony or patio limit your garden! If you've been looking to get into gardening at your apartment, here's a few tips on how to plant a patio garden at the Remington. Selecting Plants: Select plants that are compatible... [Read more...]

With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, it's time to get festive! We know Austin has some terrific food to enjoy. So what better way to celebrate Mexican culture than with a look at some of Austin's best Mexican food? I can't come up with one, so here's a look at 5 of the best reviewed Mexican restaurants near The Remington apartments. If you don't see your... [Read more...]

With all of the green living ideas and events that happen around town, it's probably hard to not have been exposed to the green movement by yet. But even with that said, there's more you can do to get involved with in Austin. If you haven't yet gone green because you think it is too much of a transition, here's 3 easy ways to go green in Austin. Buy local: When... [Read more...]

Can Austin ever have enough music events? I don't think so! Well here's another one to look forward this weekend! Record Store Day takes place Saturday, April 21! Get ready for a great music event perfect for the music lovers, artists and locally owned record stores in Austin. Come out to celebrate the art of music and enjoy Record Store Day festivities... [Read more...]

We've got to take a moment to thank everyone for getting involved with Earth Hour last month! We really appreciated your pledges and action to make Earth Hour a success for Grey Star communities. But there's still more you can do to help preserve the Earth around Austin! For starters, Austin Earth Day Festival 2012 is coming up! Come out to enjoy food... [Read more...]

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