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Five Minutes With Jen Hatmaker, Author “7 Days of Christmas”

by Lisa Davis on November 13, 2019

Jen Hatmaker is a New York Times bestselling author, wife, mother of seven, podcast host, blogger, speaker and social experimenter. The Texas native was inspired by her book, “7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess,” to...

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Welcoming Brené Brown to UT’s Center for Sports Leadership + Innovation

by Dana Kent Maass on October 21, 2019

On the evening of October 29th, the University of Texas at Austin will welcome one of its favorite Texas Exes back to the Forty Acres.  Brené Brown is headlining the “iLead Speaker Series,” presented by...

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Texas Teen Book Festival Welcomes All Bookworms 

by Lisa Davis on October 4, 2019

Tech-savvy Gen Z-ers will exchange social media influencers for notable young adult authors at the 11th annual Texas Teen Book Festival in Georgetown October 12. The Texas Teen Book Festival (TTBF) promotes life-long reading and...

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Five Minutes With Kathryn Whitaker, Mom of 6 & “Live Big, Love Bigger” Author

by Lisa Davis on September 26, 2019

Kathryn Whitaker is a Dr Pepper super fan, Aggie-loving, Type A mom of six with a personality the size of Texas. As a native Texan, Whitaker's southern twang matches her Texas-sized sass. She met her husband...

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Five Minutes With Alice Perez, Author of ‘Vamos a Veracruz’

by Gabi De la Rosa on September 12, 2019

Just in time for Hispanic Heritage month, Alice Perez has released her debut book ‘Vamos a Veracruz’ which chronicles the adventures of a young girl exploring the Mexican coastal city.  Teaching without preaching; it’s what...

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14 Gifts Every Grad Will Love

by The Texas Lifestyle Magazine team on May 21, 2019

Looking for the ideal gift for a grad? Take a peek at our guide with one-of-a-kind gifts that will help launch them into the world with style. Tip: Click the photos for more info [caption...

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Kate Gilman Williams Proves Advocacy Has No Age Limit

by Lisa Davis on May 16, 2019

What happens when a 9-year-old girl meets a professional guide while on safari in South Africa? They turn intercontinental emails into a book that encourages a new generation to advocate for animals around the world!...

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Texas Writers Month Revived to Celebrate 25 Years!

by Leona Barr on May 13, 2019

Texas Writers Month is back, just in time for the statewide event’s 25th anniversary. Begun in 1994 to support Texas authors and writers with book signings, readings, events and celebrations across the state, Texas Writers...

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A Book Lover’s Guide to San Antonio

by Bebe Brown on April 3, 2019

Over its three illustrious centuries, San Antonio’s allure has captured the imagination of literary luminaries from Robert Frost to Sandra Cisneros. Those with an appreciation for the written word will find there is much to...