Wonders & Worries – Celebrating 25 Years of Strengthening Families
No one plans for the conversations that come with a parent’s serious illness or injury.
A Home Run Night for RBI Austin’s “Now at Bat” Gala
RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) Austin, an MLB-affiliated program, held its annual benefit, Now at Bat, January 29 at […]
Westside Stories: Kelly Frye
There are some women who enter a room, and then there are women like Kelly Frye who illuminate it.
Austin Ridge Bible Church Opens New Campus in Westlake
Launching an expanding presence in the community, Austin Ridge Bible Church held its first service at its newest satellite location […]
Youth Players “Dodge for a Cause” to Support Local Non-Profits
Wonders and Worries and the Louise H. Batz Patient Safety Foundation recently teamed up to host a dodgeball tournament showdown […]
Star Ball Celebrates Life-Changing Work at Dell Children’s Medical Center
The Dell Technologies Star Ball, held January 7 at the Four Seasons Hotel, welcomed over 1,000 guests for an evening […]
Valentine’s Memories
Almost 33 years ago, after having been married for 15 years, Jonathan surprised me to tears.
Around the Neighborhood: February
Peoples RX opened its new location in Westlake at 2805 Bee Caves Rd #416, at the Shops at Mira Vista.
Dancing with the Stars Austin Dazzles, Raises a Staggering $2.95 Million
The 19th Annual Dancing with the Stars Austin (DWTSA), a signature benefit gala for the Center for Child Protection, recently […]
Foster Angels of Central Texas: Bringing Hope and Support to Local Foster Youth
In Central Texas, thousands of children and young adults enter the foster care system each year, often facing uncertainty, sudden […]
“Wallering” Around In Austin’s History
“Angelina Eberly: Tavern Slattern or Pioneer Heroine?”
Women’s Symphony League Hosts Annual Holiday Celebration
The historic Pemberton home of Wendy Lary and her husband, Trey, served as the setting for this year’s Women’s Symphony […]
Westside Stories: Nick Campbell
With his actress wife, Kelly Frye, Nick Campbell is half of one of the most interesting and dynamic couples currently […]
Ruth Pennebaker
Ruth Pennebaker – Writer, Worried Feminist, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Friend, Indignant Texan
Snowy Shelter Soiree Brings Christmas Cheer to Families
The Salvation Army’s Rathgeber Center was full of Christmas spirit at this year’s 5th Annual Snowy Shelter Soiree.
Memories of Frank Cooksey, former Mayor of Austin
Frank Cooksey, the mayor of Austin from 1985 to 1988, died on Dec. 15, 2025, at the age of 92, of […]
Ballet Austin’s Fête 2025 Celebrates Stephen Mills’ 25th Season
The Austin arts community recently turned out in full force for an evening of black-tie elegance at Ballet Austin’s Fête […]
New Year’s Resolutions from West Austinites
My resolution this year sounds simple but encompasses many things. I have resolved to take a deep breath when confronted […]