Congratulations to our 2026 National Merit Scholarship winners
Seven students from five West Austin schools won National Merit scholarships this year, with a couple of those scholarships sponsored […]
BiG: Redefining What’s Possible for Adults with DisAbilities
The BiG Community, known as BiG, was founded to change the way the world views adults with intellectual and developmental […]
St. Michael’s Students Honor Veterans at Honor Flight Austin
The Aviation and Aerospace Club at St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School (SMCP) attended the Honor Flight Austin ceremony at Austin-Bergstrom […]
NWACA 4th of July Parade Celebrates Nation’s 250th
The Northwest Austin Civic Association (NWACA) hosted its annual Fourth of July Parade and Freedom Fest, drawing record-breaking crowds and […]
Great Futures Luncheon Opens Doors for Opportunity
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) hosted its annual Great Futures Luncheon on May 1 with […]
Muny’s 19th Hole: A Day and Night on the Greens
Austin’s historic Lions Municipal Golf Course was the setting for the 2026 Muny Conservancy’s annual 19th Hole Party, held on […]
MJ&M Celebration Marks a Year of Impact
Mack, Jack & McConaughey (MJ&M) celebrated another incredible year in April with two days packed with exciting activities, including concerts, […]
Book Review – Civil War Chaos in Texas
Have you ever wondered what life was like in Texas during the Civil War? Lori Duran has written a book, […]
Summertime Memories
Most unforgettable vacations usually include rooms with scenic views, concerts and shows, and photo-worthy cuisine at swanky restaurants—or the opposite: […]
SAWA Garden Party Supports Rathgeber Center
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Austin hosted its 5th Annual Spring Garden Party of Tablescapes and Style Show on […]
The Brave Lads Riding
Your humble author has just returned from a month-long trip to Scotland, which included attending “The Braw Lads and Lassies” […]
Good Shepherd Celebrates Rev. Stanford Adams
On the morning of Sunday, June 14, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Austin’s Tarrytown neighborhood was filled […]
Wish Night Gala Funds Life-Changing Wishes
More than 350 community supporters, donors, and sponsors from across the region gathered for the Make-A-Wish Central and South Texas’ […]
Lions Golf Course Tournament Raises $255,000 for Texas Children’s Austin
On May 14, Texas Children’s Austin hosted its sold-out Second Annual Legacy Golf Classic, presented by McCarthy Building Companies, at […]
From Olympian to Mentor: West Austin Coach Inspires Generations of Athletes
Whether she’s teaching children how to swim or helping seniors regain strength in the gym, Lina Daugvilate has spent years […]
Junior Ambassadors Raise $28K for New Ronald McDonald House
The inaugural Junior Ambassador Board for Ronald McDonald House Central Texas officially concluded its historic first year, demonstrating that the […]
Share the Love Gala Helps Keep Austin Smiling
Manos de Cristo’s annual Share the Love Gala, held at The Fairmont Austin, raised over $285,000 as philanthropists, dental professionals, […]
Hope Blooms for Youth in Foster Care
Carrying Hope, an Austin-based organization dedicated to improving the lives of youth and families impacted by the foster care system, […]