Lifelines
My son’s first day of kindergarten threatened to break my heart into a million pieces. It is a memory seared into my mind. I will never forget holding his hand as we walked into school. The hallways teemed with kids and parents, chaotic like a kicked-over...
Family Matters
Q My ex-wife Julie and I share equal custody of our two children—Violet, 9, and Weston, 11. We each have the kids for two weeks out of the month. We both care about their success and want their homework done well and turned in on time. But we handle it...
Then and Now
Then When cattle baron Col. Jesse Driskill opened the Driskill Hotel in 1886, the property featured 60 well-appointed guest rooms. Twelve rooms boasted en-suite baths, a rare amenity for the time, so the Daily Statesman hailed it as “one of the finest hotels in the...
KidZone
In many other parts of the country, fall is associated with harvesting rather than planting. But here in Central Texas, where sweltering summer temperatures give way to a second spring, it’s the perfect opportunity to teach kids about gardening and spark a lifelong...
Asuntos Familiares
P. Mi exesposa, Julie, y yo compartimos la custodia, por partes iguales, de nuestros dos hijos: Violet, de 9 años, y Weston, de 11 años. Cada uno de nosotros tiene a los niños dos semanas al mes. Ambos nos preocupamos por su éxito y queremos que sus tareas estén bien...
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Austin has become one of the most talked-about cities in the country. With its booming job market, creative energy, and mix of city life and green space, it’s no surprise that people are moving here in large numbers. Homes often sell fast, and prices in...
Austin in Action
APF will present signature greening programs Rock & Recycle, water refill stations, Divert It! and more AUSTIN, TEXAS (SEPT. 19, 2025) – Austin Parks Foundation (APF) will present Austin City Limits Music Festival’s (ACL Fest) signature...
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Austin has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States for more than a decade. With a booming job market, a steady stream of new residents, and a strong housing market, it’s no surprise that local homeowners are paying more attention to how...
Austin in Action
According to National Association of State Treasurers (NAST), more than 195,000 Americans with disabilities have saved a collective $2.3 billion in Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts, which help cover qualified disability expenses while...
Austin in Action
Bay will complete his 30-year tenure in 2027 AUSTIN, Texas— After three decades of artistic leadership, Peter Bay will complete his tenure as music director and principal conductor of the Austin Symphony Orchestra at the conclusion of the 2026–27 Season. His...
