Warm Hearts and Holiday Cheer: Down Home Ranch’s Hot Cocoa Stroll Delights Community
By Anne DeVries On December 13, Down Home Ranch (DHR), located in Elgin, Texas, held its annual Hot Cocoa Stroll. […]
Westside Stories: Jill Skinner
It’s been way too long since I caught up with Jill Skinner. This brilliant, cheerful woman has lived an extraordinary […]
MJ&M Foundation Named 2025 Philanthropic Honoree by Helping Hand Home
Each fall, Helping Hand Home for Children hosts its Champions for Children Luncheon to recognize and honor nonprofits, corporations, and […]
Preservation Austin’s Grants Program Returns
Preservation Austin has announced the return of its Grants Program, which supports the preservation and interpretation of Austin’s historic places.
BINGO! Austin Women Score Big for the Center for Child Protection
Nearly 1300 of Austin’s most influential women, some dressed in pink and feathers, others in colorful or fancy-dress attire, gathered […]
Around the Neighborhood: December
Jet’s Pizza opened at 7301 Burnet Rd in the same shopping center as Tumble 22, and offers a variety of […]
“The Time is Now”: Great Futures Gala Raises Record $1.2 Million for “Club Kids”
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) recently hosted its Great Futures Gala, bringing together more than […]
Austin History Center Celebrates Grand Re-Opening
The Austin History Center Association hosted a grand re-opening celebration for the Austin History Center, located at 800 Guadalupe St., […]
Shine for Rise Celebrates Students, Rallies Community for Inclusive Education
Almost 300 guests recently filled the Brazos Hall in downtown Austin for The Rise School of Austin’s Shine for Rise […]
Christmas Memories: A Nutcracker Revelation
I am the kind of person who is always prepared. I keep a list and check it twice. Nothing delights me more […]
West Austin Comes Together for HeartGift’s Life-Changing Event
On the evening of October 23, the home of Nicole and Dr. Bill Kessler in West Austin transformed into a […]
Westside Stories: Patricia Bauer-Slate
Patricia Bauer-Slate’s story is an integral part of Austin’s modern culinary and cultural history.
St. Michael’s Prep Drone Team Soars to Success at Statewide Competition
For the second consecutive year, St. Michael’s Prep hosted the Advanced Vertical Robotics (AVR) Statewide Drone Competition on November 7-8.
An Unforgettable Night with Longhorns, Boots and Bandanas to Benefit Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas (RMHC CTX) recently hosted the 36th Annual Bandana Ball, an inspiring evening of […]
Backyard Ball Celebrates “Austin’s Finest” and Raises Funds to Cure Cystic Fibrosis
This year’s Backyard Ball, the premiere annual fundraiser for the Central Texas Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), was […]
A Night of Celebration and a Kickoff to 40 Years of Smiles!
Austin Smiles Wish Upon a Smile Gala 2025
Big Hearts Bright Futures Raises Funds to Impact Central Texas Families
Community leaders and supporters gathered for Any Baby Can’s (ABC) recent Big Hearts Bright Futures Luncheon to celebrate the organization’s […]
Community Leaders Rally for Brain Health at Westwood Country Club Luncheon
Alzheimer’s Texas, the Darrell K. Royal Research Fund (DKR Fund), and the Texas Healthy Brain Initiative (THBI) hosted a luncheon […]
Party for the Parks Raises Record Amount for Austin’s Treasured Parks, Green Spaces
Each year, between ACL’s two music-packed weekends at Zilker Park, the Austin Parks Foundation (APF) hosts its Party for the […]