Frida Kahlo Oasis Blooms in San Antonio

by Dawn Robinette on June 17, 2021

The San Antonio Botanical Garden offers a serene oasis year-round, whisking you away through its natural beauty. And thanks to a new exhibit, that oasis has taken on an artistic hue from a beloved Mexican...

The Brits’ Invasion of the Rock

by Marika Flatt on May 28, 2021

One of the nicest blokes you’ve ever met, Tim Jones -- along with his equally delightful missus Jules, moved from the UK to Round Rock in 2018. Jones, who ran pubs back home, saw a...

“As I Am” Art Celebration

by Bebe Brown on May 6, 2021

Meeting the evolving needs of families impacted by autism. Inaugural “As I Am” Art Festival, May 23, Houston’s Wortham Theatre The KNOWAutism Foundation was founded in 2013 to help families of children with autism better...

Five Minutes With Nine-Year-Old Child Actress Quinn Copeland

by Bob Valleau on May 6, 2021

We recently talked with Fort Worth’s child actress, Quinn Copeland, 9, about her sassy role as Izzy on Peacock’s reboot of Punky Brewster. Her mom, Katie, joined in. Fun trivia: Quinn’s mom is an Aggie...

Five Minutes With Acclaimed Stick Sculptor Patrick Dougherty

by N.L. Thi-Hamrick on April 29, 2021

For over 30 years, Patrick Dougherty’s unique woven sculptures have been marveled at worldwide. Currently, his one-of-a-kind Stickwork installation is creating a buzz among Texans at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. A wilderness enthusiast, Dougherty combines...

TXAway: 3 Undeniably Austin Activities

by Marika Flatt and Dana Maass on April 29, 2021

We’re constantly reminded how much the whole country loves Austin. Everywhere we travel, when we say we’re from Austin, the response is “I love Austin” or “I can’t wait to check out Austin.”  Even if...

#TravelTuesday: Kalahari Resort Rocking Round Rock

by Marika Flatt on April 27, 2021

Kalahari Resort is already making a splash in Round Rock since its opening in November 2020. As the fourth and largest Kalahari (there are also locations in Ohio, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania) with nearly 1,000 rooms,...

GOOAALL!!! Austin FC Scores Big for the Austin Sports Scene

by Tucker Flatt on April 12, 2021

Austin FC--- the new official soccer club of Austin, Texas---is finally here. And, after an exciting showing pre-season, this long-awaited addition to Austin's cool factor is set to explode onto the US pro-soccer scene. Their...

#TravelTuesday: Escape — To Nowhere, Deer Lake Cabins Ranch Resort

by Marika Flatt on April 6, 2021

Tucked back in the woods of Northeast Texas --- near Mount Vernon --- there is a hidden gem. Sitting near Lake Cypress Springs off Highway I-30, Deer Lake Cabins Ranch Resort is a unique mix...