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With “Monroe,” Austin Playhouse Explores Horrors of Racial Violence

by Nancy Miller Barton on September 14, 2018

Dateline: Monroe, Louisiana, 1946. Setting: The stage of the Austin Playhouse. Opening scene: Simple, quiet, yet beyond powerful. A handful of people stand solemnly. A young African-American man wearing denim overalls with large side pockets...

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More Than a Simple Slice at Dough Pizza Napoletana

by Dawn Robinette on September 14, 2018

Pizza is a food that sparks deep devotion. From the type of crust to its endless toppings—and whether leftover pizza is suitable for breakfast—you’ll find devotees and intense debate. But one taste of Dough Pizza...

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Red Carpet: David Spade Movie Premieres, Filmed in Corsicana, TX

by Ashley Allen on September 11, 2018

Corsicana residents recently walked the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of “Warning Shot,” which was filmed in their hometown. The September 6th premiere, held at the prestigious Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills,...

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#TravelTuesday: 5 Austin Events You Can’t Miss This Fall

by Tarek Morshed on September 11, 2018

Autumn in Austin is arguably the best time of year. The heat of the summer finally fades (well, mostly fades) into some beautiful weather. Of course, it wouldn’t be Austin without lots of activities and...

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How Early Testing Helped Me Beat Prostate Cancer

by Chris Hartley on September 6, 2018

It has been six months since my radical prostatectomy following my prostate cancer diagnosis at the age of 43. Prior to my diagnosis, I was not symptomatic and had no family history of prostate cancer....

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Five Minutes with Meg Sutton, True Southern Belle

by Rilee Wong on September 5, 2018

Meg Sutton, co-owner of Belle & Union, has created a unique shop alongside her husband, Josh. Their first flagship store in Quarry Village, San Antonio brings Southern hospitality to life with its range of American-made...

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#TravelTuesday: Moon Dance Ranch, a Little Piece of Hill Country Heaven

by Kinsley Fisher on September 4, 2018

It is said that small towns, with rolling hill views, provide serenity and an overwhelming feeling of peace. And if you’ve ever traveled to a town like Utopia, Texas with a population of just 227,...

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Fire it Up at International Smoke

by Gabi De la Rosa on August 31, 2018

The newest addition to CityCentre in Houston, the ultra-chic International Smoke, offers diners a twist on the traditional steakhouse experience. Bestselling cookbook author and lifestyle expert Ayesha Curry and celebrity chef Michael Mina debuted the...

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Weekender: A Native Home at Austin’s Native Bar & Kitchen

by Daniel Ramirez on August 30, 2018

Native Hostel has been the name on nearly everyone’s tongue since SXSW 2018, when the new venue hosted a series of events that showcased just how relevant the east side of I-35 can be to...