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Austin adds 2 new nonstop flights to Mexico for under $100 each way

Fly direct to Monterrey for $99 or Mexico City for $89.

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KVUE — Starting in June, Viva Aerobus will add nonstop flights from Austin to Monterrey and Mexico City. According to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, the new flights are in direct response to customer demand.

Starting on June 19, Viva Aerobus, which calls itself "Mexico's ultra-low-cost airline," will begin two weekly nonstops from Austin to Monterrey on Wednesdays and Saturdays. This will be a year-round route, and one-way fares are as low as $99, including taxes.

On June 20, Viva Aerobus will launch its Austin to Mexico City route with two weekly nonstop flights on Tuesdays and Sundays. The seasonal route will run from June 20 to October 25, and tickets are now on sale starting at $89 one-way, including taxes.

Tickets can be purchased on the Viva Aerobus website.

According to the Austin airport's website, Aeromexico is the only other airline that has nonstop flights from Austin to Mexico City, but its service is suspended until July 1. There are not any airlines listed on the airport's website that fly directly from Austin to Monterrey.

“It is wonderful to be able to welcome our partners from Viva Aerobus to Austin, bringing increased travel options to Mexico City and a fantastic new route to Monterrey,” Jacqueline Yaft, chief executive officer for ABIA, said in a press release Monday, May 17.

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Enchanted Rock to double in size after 3,000-acre land purchase

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Enchanted Rock Natural State Area, a popular Hill Country destination in Fredericksburg, is continuing its expansion after purchasing a 3,073-acre property in Llano County for $43 million.

The recent purchase comes nearly four months after Texas Parks and Wildlife Department purchased a 630-acre tract of land in nearby Gillespie County, adding to Enchanted Rock's current 1,644 acres of land.

The park's expansion, which doubles the amount of publicly available land, is also a great investment for Texas tourism, according to Governor Greg Abbott.

"Texas is home to 88 state parks that showcase our great state’s natural beauty to Texans and visitors from all over the globe," said Governor Abbott in the release. "The expansion of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area will allow tourists from across the state and around the world to enjoy even more of the majesty of Texas. Together, we will continue to ensure that what makes Texas unique and beautiful is preserved for generations."

The sale was made possible thanks to TWPD's Centennial Parks Conservation Fund, a voter-approved $1 billion fund dedicated to the acquisition and development of new state parks. Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, the department's official nonprofit partner, also helped review the property's potential as an extension of the park.

The release explains that the Llano County land was previously used as a private hunting ground, but TPWD will seek public input to decide future recreational activities and conservation opportunities for the land.

"Enchanted Rock is cherished by Texans across the state, and we are thrilled to add a property of this size and scope to this beloved park," said Chairman of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Jeff Hildebrand. "I look forward to families experiencing this new addition to Enchanted Rock SNA and creating lasting memories for generations to come."

TPWD expects planning may take "many months to complete" before announcing an opening date for the new property.

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