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Tory Kline, McCall Adams, Alison Beckwith, and Terrell Branch
Events

EASB’s Cosmic Cowboy Gala Supports NICU and Mother/Baby Services

hrdev May 25, 2026

The Elizabeth Ann Seton Board’s (EASB) annual gala, Cosmic Cowboy, raised more than $1.3 million to support Mother/Baby Services and […]

The Golden Heart of Whimsy, photograph by Martha Hartzog
Community

The Bat with a Golden Heart

hrdev May 25, 2026

The Bat with a Golden Heart and a Bridge to a Magic Portal: Keep a bit of Whimsy in your […]

Ken Krumhansl, Becky de Haro, Levente McCrary, Kat Griffith, Curtis Smith, The Honorable Rudy Metayer, Austin City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Jeremiah Bentley, Yvette Ruiz, United Way for Greater Austin CEO Ingrid Taylor, Selicia Sanchez-Adame, and Rene Adame
Events

A Night United to Support Central Texas Families

hrdev May 25, 2026

United Way for Greater Austin’s (UW) 8th annual A Night United welcomed more than 300 guests to East Austin’s Distribution […]

Andy and Laurel Hooper, Kyle and Catherine Parks, Zach Anderson
Community

The Admirals Club of Austin Welcomes New Members

hrdev May 25, 2026

The Admirals Club of Austin recently welcomed its new members for 2026 with a Spring party at Matt’s El Rancho.

Marcy Melanson
Community

Marcy Melanson

hrdev May 25, 2026

Marcy Melanson – Civic and Arts Leader

Deris Duncan heads DDunc Athletics
Community

Around the Neighborhood: May

West Austin Editor May 25, 2026

DDunc Athletics opened in Tarrytown at 3102 Windsor Road, #3100, in February, offering personalized training programs for fitness. 

Casis students, faculty and staff, and parents form a giant 75
Events

Casis Elementary celebrates 75 years

hrdev April 26, 2026

Casis Elementary celebrated its big anniversary – 75 years – on March 5 with a student program of dancing to […]

Nicole’s Place Program Director Debra Rodriguez
Focus on Philanthropy

Nicole’s Place: Building Women to Stand on Their Own

Christine Siebels April 26, 2026

In recent years, more visibility has been given to the existence of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking (DMST) in the United […]

Barbara Morgan (right) and director Olive Talley at the Stones Are Speaking world premiere at the Austin Film Festival. Photo credit: Jack Plunkett
Forrest Profiles

Westside Stories: Barbara Morgan

hrdev April 26, 2026

On a recent morning, I enjoyed a conversation with Barbara Morgan, Executive Director of The Austin Film Festival (AFF), in […]

Events

Gazelle Foundation Gala Makes Clean Water Flow in Burundi

hrdev April 26, 2026

For the sold-out crowd who gathered for the Gazelle Foundation’s Spring for the Water Gala at Hotel ZaZa, it was […]

SAFE CEO Dr. Pierre Berastain
Events

SAFE Gala Honors H-E-B with Guardian Award

hrdev April 26, 2026

Austin residents and local business leaders turned out for SAFE’s (Stop Abuse for Everyone) 20th annual Gala of Hope at […]

Lead Parent Educator Lauren Bredemeyer, Parent Advisory Committee Member Nora Ontiveros, and Silvia Ontiveros
Events

A Stellar Night for Central Texas Families

hrdev April 26, 2026

One hundred and fifty community members filled the historic Brodie Homestead for Any Baby Can’s annual One Stellar Night Gala.

A group of first graders plays near the creek in Reed Park. Clearing of invasives such as poison ivy has allowed for more play in woodland areas of Reed Park
Community

Spring Work at Reed Park

Christine Siebels April 26, 2026

Spring has come to the neighborhood, and many neighbors will have noticed an uptick in activity at Reed Park.

Piper Taylor, Dane Heath, Drew Novy, Diego Romero, Harrisonne Wu, Luke Wood, Noah Ledbetter, Ryan Collins, Tobin Simmons, Brooks Garner, Kaitlin Collins, Bailey Roberson, Hannah Butler, Claire Ly, Ashley Dunaway. Not Pictured: Simon Batchelor, Charlie Roy, Sawyer Jackson
Community

Regents School of Austin Captures Third Consecutive TAPPS 5A Academics State Championship

Christine Siebels April 24, 2026

For the third consecutive year, Regents School of Austin has earned the 5A State Champion title in TAPPS (Texas Association of […]

Charles Peveto outside the Westgate Tower, where he lives.
Community

Charles Peveto

hrdev April 24, 2026

Charles Peveto, Historic Preservationist

Robert Godwin
Community

Robert Godwin’s Tales From The Dating Scene

Christine Siebels April 24, 2026

I was a bachelor until I was 39, so I had a fair number of dates. One is easy to […]

Authors Nan McRaven and Susan Engelking
Community

Book Review – Leadership Gets Personal

Christine Siebels April 24, 2026

“Leadership Gets Personal” offers insight into the philosophies of some remarkable people on life and growth, telling engaging tales along […]

Kiln Fest at Reed Park
Community

Around the Neighborhood: April

West Austin Editor April 24, 2026

Kiln Fest 2026 is Reed Park’s annual kickoff to summer, and it’s happening Saturday, May 2 from 3pm to 6pm.

Community

The Mantle of Violet Identity: City of the Violet Crown

hrdev April 24, 2026

“Edwin Waller: Ever Ready with Pen or Rifle”

WAYA Executive Director Melissa Morrow, and Austin City Council Senior Policy Strategist Laura Yeager
Events

WAYA Legacy Luncheon Celebrates Community, Honors Beloved Teacher

hrdev March 31, 2026

West Austin Youth Association (WAYA) recently hosted its annual Legacy Luncheon, sponsored by Dell Children’s and Tarrytown Pharmacy, in the […]

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