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The Nine-Day Festival of Navaratri Kolu

by Jayashree Krishnan on September 21, 2017

India is a land of many cultures, traditions, and festivals. Navaratri (literally, “Nine Nights”) is a nine-day Hindu festival celebrated in the fall. This year’s celebrations run from September 21 to September 30 with some...

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Oktoberfests Abound in Texas: Unpack your Lederhosen!

by Samantha Strom on September 5, 2017

Everyone loves a good Oktoberfest. Beer, German food, and dancing. The funny thing is, they don’t always happen in October! Even in Germany, where the celebration originated, they start the party in September.  Here are...

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Eclipse Viewing, Texas-Style

by Julie Tereshchuk on August 20, 2017

Texans can still have an awe-inspiring view of the August 21 solar eclipse, says Torvald Hessel, even though the Lone Star state does not lie in the primary viewing corridor. Exciting as the rare event...

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Best Bets for Back to School

by Family Features on July 31, 2017

Every family needs the right items on hand to ensure students are geared up to succeed in the classroom and on the playing field. These supplies and handy tools are designed to make back-to-school season...

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Operation Organization: Planning a Success School Year

by Family Features on July 24, 2017

Each new school year can feel like getting caught in a whirlwind of activity. Before things spiral out of control, take some time to get back to basics and organize your way to success. Whether...

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Beyond the Cover: 5 Sassy Summer Shoes You Need To Get

by The Texas Lifestyle Team on July 3, 2017

Who doesn’t love a great shoe for summer explorations? You can see some in our current summer digital issue here, but there were just so many to share. So here are more of our faves…...

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Summer Tips For Happy Pets From Firehouse Animal Health Center

by Lisa Caldwell and Dr. Adriana Mendora on June 7, 2017

As temperatures climb in Texas, it’s time to think about supporting a healthy lifestyle for fur babies during the summer months. Austin-based Firehouse Animal Health Center has some tips for keeping your pets safe and...

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Nikkei Brings Bold Flavor To Dallas

by Cody Neathery on June 2, 2017

When the doors opened for Nikkei, the newest venture from Milk Shake Concepts, similarities to their Deep Ellum restaurant, Stirr, were distinguishable although revealing more contrast than comparison. The formula is systematic as both locations...

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The 2017 Father’s Day Gift Guide Is Here!

by The Texas Lifestyle Team on June 1, 2017

This year, ditch the neck tie and get the dad in your life something he'll love. We've looked far and wide for some of the best gifts around and this year we narrowed it down...