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	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:54:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Flags of Freedom: A History Tour Inside the Elm Watering Hole</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you step into the Elm Watering Hole at the YO Ranch Hotel, you aren’t just walking into a bar to grab a cold drink; you are stepping into a living museum of Texas heritage.

The YO Ranch Hotel has always been about preserving the spirit of the West, and nowhere is that more visible than on the walls of our favorite gathering spot. Hanging proudly above the tables are nine distinct flags. To the casual observer, they are colorful decorations, but to the history buff,]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>The Foundations of an Iconic Hotel</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Y.O. Ranch Hotel &#x00026; Conference Center in Kerrville, Texas, is more than just a place to stay—it&#x00027;s a tribute to a cornerstone of Texas history. Named for the legendary Y.O. Ranch, the hotel embodies the spirit of the Old West and the enduring legacy of one of the state&#x00027;s most prominent ranching families.


The Roots: Captain Charles Schreiner and the Y.O. Ranch

The story begins not with a hotel, but with the massive ranch that inspired it.


	
	The Founder: The Y.O.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Top Five Reasons To Choose Y.O. Ranch Hotel</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are so many reasons to choose Y.O. Ranch Hotel as your Kerrville home base. Here, we&#x00027;ve whittled the list down to our Top Five favorites.

1. We Have Suites With Wood-Burning Fireplaces

Some of our Texas-sized suites feature wood-burning native stone fireplaces and beautiful original Saltillo tile floors.

2. You Love A Good Steak

The Branding Iron Restaurant scored TripAdvisor’s “Top Steakhouse” award for 2015 and 2016. (Don’t miss the Y.O. Tortilla Soup,]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>The Best of the Great Outdoors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For those who are passionate about fishing, birding, hiking, and other outdoor activities, there is nothing like the Texas Hill Country. Along with some of the country’s most spectacular scenery, you’ll find some of the best fishing and bird-watching in the state—we’re home to around 430 species of native and migratory birds. Two nearby rivers, the Guadalupe and the Llano Rivers are almost close enough to hit by throwing a rock, and are not only safe for wading,]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Three Great Reasons to Visit Kerrville</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Considered the unofficial capital of Texas’ Hill Country, Kerrville is home to a lively art and cultural scene, along with lots of shopping, stunning natural scenery, and exciting nightlife options.

Cailloux Theater

Located on Main Street, the Cailloux Theater has a terrific reputation for professional quality productions on a small-town stage. In addition to theatrical performances,]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>In Search of Talavera</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Brilliantly colored Talavera is not only a hot collectible but has been used for years in a variety of utilitarian ways. There are Talavera garden pots, wall art, dinnerware and so much more. With this in mind, we are providing a list of three of the best nearby places in the Hill Country where you can shop for Talavera.

Amaya Pottery Outlet

Featuring garden décor pieces made onsite, handcrafted and distressed indoor and outdoor wood furniture, and an abundant selection of ceramic pottery,]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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