Five Minutes With Austin Music Legend Nakia

by Leean Vargas on February 15, 2021

Nakia quickly became a fan favorite on season one of NBC's “The Voice,” when he used his big grizzly voice to transform pop songs into his own unique style.  But long before Nakia was a...

11 Moving Must-Reads for Black History Month

by Leean Vargas on February 8, 2021

In honor of Black History Month, we’ve rounded up 11 moving must-reads that contribute to the national conversation of the Black Lives Matter movement and African American history.  From books about slavery and segregation to...

The Dynamic Couple Behind Austin’s Wunderkeks

by Leean Vargas on January 15, 2021

This married couple picked up their lives from Guatemala and settled into their new home by following the dream of starting their business. Wunderkeks is an online bakery born in Guatemala and raised in Austin,...

Five Minutes With Texas-born Red Dirt Music Artist Cody Canada

by Leean Vargas on January 13, 2021

Cody Canada found his love for music at the age of five when his parents took him to a George Strait concert. From that point on, music soared through his veins and soul.  As an...

#TravelTuesday: Dip Your Toes in the White Sandy Beaches of Daytona

by Leean Vargas on January 5, 2021

Need a change of scenery to start the New Year off right?  The newest seasonal service out of Dallas with American Airlines brings you the ocean breezes and white sandy beaches of Daytona in under...

Aba in Austin is Flavorful, Fresh and Fabulous

by Leean Vargas on December 11, 2020

Whether for a first date, hanging with friends or a family get together, Aba’s unique flavors, fresh ingredients and fabulous ambiance will have you coming back for more and soon become your new favorite spot....

#TXAway: See What the Buzz is About at Bee Cave

by Leean Vargas on December 9, 2020

This Texas town was named for a nearby limestone cave where Mexican honey bees swarmed, but 160 years later, the buzz is about much more. Whether for a romantic getaway, a girls trip, or a...

Five Minutes With Austin-Based Country Music Artist Mark Willenborg

by Leean Vargas on December 7, 2020

If you like cold beer and country music, then you should give this album a listen!  Mark Willenborg, a native Texan singer-songwriter, is stepping into the Austin music scene with the release of his debut...

#MusicMonday: Veteran Austin-based Reggae Singer Alan Moe Monsarrat Releases New Solo Album

by Leean Vargas on November 23, 2020

With a career spanning over 50 years and countless albums with multiple acclaimed bands, Austin-based reggae artist Alan Moe Monsarrat has released his new album, “Agriculture.” Those countless albums with various bands include being a...