Traveling through Texas on a Wheelchair

by Heather C. Markham on September 18, 2023

I was diagnosed with a progressive muscular dystrophy at the age of 34 and began using a wheelchair at the age of 40. I am a certified Assistive Technology Professional and Accessibility Inspector. Making Waves...

Foodie Friday: Race to Fantastic Flavor at Landrace

by Dawn Robinette on September 15, 2023

If taste buds could lace up their running shoes, they’d sprint their way to Landrace, where natural ingredients are celebrated – and served to perfection. Lucky for us, no racing is required at Landrace, where...

Texas Voices: World Cup Skateboarding National Champion Jordan Santana Eyes the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France

by Bob Valleau on September 14, 2023

Jordan Santana, 19, is a name to watch out for when it comes to skateboarding! This Houston native has been making waves in the skateboarding scene, and she has her eyes set on the 2024...

Bonjour, St. Barth Bliss: The real Fantasy Island

by Marika Flatt on September 12, 2023

There are trips and there are vacations. Trips are full of touristy activities, running around town to try out all the restaurants, and maybe even trying to keep up with work emails. Vacations are special....

Have a 5-star Vacation at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas

by Heidi Gollub on September 11, 2023

Sometimes where you’ll sleep on vacation is an afterthought, and sometimes the hotel itself is a worthy destination. Fresh off a $22 million renovation, The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is the latter — a 5-star Uptown Dallas...

Foodie Friday: 4 Austin Area Foodie Finds

by Marika Flatt & Nora Bonilla on September 8, 2023

If you’re like us, one of our favorite things to do is to try out a new restaurant, or an old standby. We love to spend the afternoon or evening over a great meal, with...

Five Minutes with Jill Ramirez, Co-Founder of the Texas Corgi Roundup

by Grayson Mask on September 6, 2023

The Texas Corgi Roundup is a full-day charity event set to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 11, 2023, at Smith Ranch in Katy, Texas. Its purpose is to unite corgi...

Cirque du Soleil Transports Audiences from the Stage to the Ice with CRYSTAL

by Kaye Phelps on September 5, 2023

Cirque du Soleil is bringing CRYSTAL, the company’s dizzying combination of ice skating and acrobatics to Austin from Wednesday, Feb. 21 through Sunday, Feb. 25 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. CRYSTAL is a...

Five Minutes with Home Renovation Expert Shane Duffy: Host of HGTV’s “Build it Forward”

by Leean Vargas on September 2, 2023

Texas native & Home Renovation Expert Shane Duffy is a true master of his craft, and a truly proud Texan.  Growing up in Austin, Shane Duffy continues to give back to his state that he...