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#TravelTuesday: Look What’s Sitting on the Dock of Mission Bay

by Dana and Brian Maass on May 12, 2020

Off the Pacific shore of San Diego sits a beautiful saltwater habitat called Mission Bay. This trip was taken before the coronavirus pandemic. In these days of social distancing and staying safely at home, we...

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12 Care Package Ideas to Brighten Up Your Loved One’s Day, Together or Apart

by The Texas Lifestyle Magazine team on May 5, 2020

Whether together or apart, there are plenty of ways to show your loved ones how much you care, even if you’re not physically there. Check out these considerate care package ideas that are guaranteed to...

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Wineries Get Creative During COVID-19 Pandemic

by Robin Barr Sussman on April 29, 2020

With virtual wine tastings, great deals on shipping, fundraising, and online cooking classes, wineries are providing a grape escape while we shelter in place. Here’s to sipping safe—the new normal, at least for a little...

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#TravelTuesday: Solo in the City

by Haven Lindsey on March 10, 2020

No, not that city. Although, it wouldn’t take long for Manhattan’s Carrie Bradshaw to trade her Cosmopolitan for a margarita, her Manolos for a pair of Tecovas, and fall in love with the wonders of...

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Five Minutes With Brandon Alan, Musician

by Britni Rachal on March 3, 2020

Bluesy, modern Texas country artist Brandon Alan will help kick off SXSW in the Hill Country at KGSR’s live broadcast, Road to SXSW. In the heart of the Hill Country, Spicewood’s family-friendly Iron Wolf Ranch...

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#TravelTuesday: ‘Stay and Sea’ Downtown San Diego, at The Manchester

by Dana Kent Maass and Brian Maass on February 25, 2020

With an ideal year-round Pacific coast climate, fresh cuisine, and a multitude of global attractions, San Diego refers to itself as ‘America’s Finest City’ for good reasons. A destination for all seasons, San Diego invites...

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Lake Travis Film Festival, an Inaugural Event

by Lisa Davis on February 20, 2020

The Lake Travis community is getting a little larger as its first film festival heads to the area February 27-March 1 with festival-goers basking in lake views while enjoying some of the best new independent...

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#TXAway: Catching More Than Z’s at Austin’s Hotel ZaZa

by Marika Flatt and Leean Vargas on January 30, 2020

Located in the heart of downtown Austin within the Warehouse District, Hotel ZaZa combines big city sophistication with authentic Hollywood style around every corner. This Hotel ZaZa property features rustic, exposed brick throughout and iconic...

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Texas Essentials: Carly Brasseux, Author “How To Hunt Like A Girl”

by Lisa Davis on January 27, 2020

Carly Brasseux’s hunting journey began because she fell in love with a true outdoorsman. This love fueled her desire to connect more deeply with him but, during the process, she discovered herself.  [caption id="attachment_26023" align="aligncenter"...