German Steins Shine at Krause’s Cafe, New Braunfels

by Gracie Watt on September 3, 2021

“Zicke zacke, zicke zacke, hoi hoi hoi!” That’s the German toast that was chanted again and again at the lively Krause’s Cafe and Biergarten in New Braunfels as the Masskrugstemmen competition began. [caption id="attachment_31589" align="aligncenter"...

48 Hours of Austin-Approved Activities

by Gracie Watt on June 24, 2021

Austin, Texas has a quirky spirit that locals are always trying to keep alive. When planning a trip there, make sure you get a well-rounded itinerary that encompasses nature, art, amazing food, views, comfort and...

#TXBites: The Fluffiest Cream Puffs at Beard Papa’s

by Gracie Watt on May 26, 2021

You’ve never had dessert quite like the cream puffs at Beard Papa’s. Taking a bite into one of these delectable dollops of deliciousness will transport you to a world of flavor. As the fluffy shell...

TXAway: The Glamping Site You will Never Want To Leave, Hozhoni on the Hill

by Gracie Watt on May 19, 2021

Looking for a relaxing glamping site with unbelievable views of the Texas Hill Country and Lake LBJ?  Whether for a romantic getaway, a girls weekend, an intimate wedding venue, a relaxing solo trip, or a...

Celebrate the Month of Hope with Texas Nonprofit, Women’s Storybook Project

by Gracie Watt on April 20, 2021

Children of the incarcerated are often the forgotten victims of crime. Women’s Storybook Project works to help these children reconnect with their mothers through the joy of literature.  Women’s Storybook Project of Texas(WSP), is run...

Dreamland Dripping Springs, Your New Go-To For Outdoor Fun

by Gracie Watt on April 15, 2021

Dreamland is like no place Dripping Springs has seen before. Recently opened, Dreamland is an oasis of outdoor sports, music and stunning visual arts on 64 acres of wide open space in the Texas Hill...

#Music Monday: Singer, Songwriter Israel Nash Soothes Texas with “Topaz”

by Gracie Watt on March 15, 2021

Recorded near his home in the Hill Country, Topaz, the new album from singer/songwriter Israel Nash, hits close to home in more ways than one.  Released March 12, the candid, textured album was recorded at...

Abby Ross is on a Roll with “The Poop Diaries”

by Gracie Watt on March 10, 2021

After the ‘snow-pocalypse’ that Texans went through, we should all have a newfound appreciation for the plumbers of the world.  Speaking of which, to honor World Plumbing Day on March 11th, we talked to Amazon...

Five Minutes With Flower Mound’s Rising Pop Artist, JMES

by Gracie Watt on February 1, 2021

For any music fan, especially in these times, there’s a special feeling when a new artist puts how we’re all feeling into words. Texan Caroline Baker has done just that. Baker, who performs as JMES (pronounced...