Where Austinites Can Volunteer with Therapy Dogs
Share the love—and wet noses—by volunteering with your pups through local therapy-dog programs. By Lucy…
Maya Smart is Tackling Inequality One Book at a Time
The first lady of UT basketball fights to bridge the literacy gap outside the 40…
The Gold Standard: Four Austin Girl Scouts Changing Their Communities
Four Austin Girl Scouts receive Gold Awards for their community service, making an impact locally…
Meet I Live Here I Give Here’s New Executive Director Courtney Manuel
Courtney Manuel is working to make Austin the most philanthropic city in the country in…
Meet the Woman Running Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic
Go behind the scenes of Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic with event-producer Joetta Velasquez…
Rally for Safety Launches Emergency-alert Button and App
This button and app will let you subtly alert friends or the police if you’re…
Loving Libbie Mac & Cheese is Dishing Up Comfort to Children with Cancer
Becky Nichols created Loving Libbie Mac & Cheese to give back to children with cancer…
Missing After Action: Women Veterans in Texas
During service and in civilian life, women veterans can be overlooked and underserved. By Courtney…
CULTURE
Will Crochet is Bringing Craftivism to the Streets with Her Crochet Art
An instructional designer by day and a street artist and craftivist by night, Jess Williams…
How to Incorporate Social Impact into Your Business Strategy
The Southern Influence’s Arielle Olfers shares how businesses can have a successful business plan that…
How to Host a Kit-making Party to Give Back
Gather your friends and family for a fun kit-making party that benefits your favorite nonprofit.…
Austinite Christie Woods Wins The Amazing Race
Yes, The Amazing Race is still on air and this Austin couple won its 31st season…
How to Make Your Yard More Environmentally Friendly
Nationally acclaimed landscape architect Christy Ten Eyck shares her tips for transforming your home’s yard…
How to Plan a Sustainable Green Wedding
The average nuptial produces 400 to 600 pounds of waste. Here’s how to avoid hurting…
Look Inside Kendra Scott’s Austin Headquarters
Look inside the dreamy jewelry headquarters on South Lamar Boulevard. By Courtney Runn, Photos by…
Meet the Hatmaker Behind Covet Hats
Aimee Speer of Covet Hats finds inspiration in her clients’ personal style. Story and photos…
Take Cooking Classes at Home With Cozymeal
I took a cooking class and didn’t burn down the kitchen. Here’s what I made…
Second Bar + Kitchen’s Carrot Cake Cheesecake Recipe
Have your carrot cake and eat your cheesecake too— all in one bite. By Chantal…
Nixta Taqueria is Bringing More Tacos to East Austin
Nixta Taqueria brings a splash of color to East Austin with its freshly ground tortillas…
Make Velouria’s Frozen Espresso Martini
SoCo’s newest bar is whipping up an ice-cold pick-me-up with a kick: the Velouria Frozen…
I Was One of Two Girls in Bull-riding School
Experience firsthand one of the world’s most dangerous sports at Sankey Rodeo School. By Niki…
Heat Safety Tips for Texas Summers
Texas summers can be brutally hot. Try these tips and tricks for keeping cool in…
Small Town 2.0: A Guide to Coleman, Texas
Two optimistic serial entrepreneurs are breathing new life into historic Coleman, Texas, with their modern…
Proof That Speeding is Not Worth It
In honor of National Safety Month in June, Roger Beasley Mazda wants to remind all…
