Top Chef winner, devout culinary authority and empathetic kitchen boss Kristen Kish is serving up the fruits of her labor, wining and dining Austinites at her new nostalgia-driven, technique-rooted restaurant, Arlo Grey. Read the story.
As the editor-in-chief of The Texas Tribune, Emily Ramshaw is on the cutting edge of the nonprofit-journalism model and at the helm of one of the most successful newsrooms in the nation. As a leader and a mom, she is proving having it all together is overrated and that there’s value in vulnerability. Read the story.
From traveling to the border to learn about the refugee crisis to owning her struggles, Jamie Ivey is going first—but she wants you to come with her. Through her podcast, The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey, she’s challenging women to step outside their comfort zones. Read the story.
For some COVID-19 long-haulers suffering from an altered sense of smell, an average day at the office has become a minefield of unbearable stink. Read the story.
If you’re exhausted from making decisions daily about kids and COVID, you’re not alone. Parents and experts share how they’re navigating uncomfortable conversations, setting boundaries, and advocating for their children. Read the story.
The Texas evangelical leader landed herself in hot water over comments about the LGBTQ community. But the blowback prompted a bigger discussion: What does it mean to be an evangelical today? Read the story.
Camp Pine Cove adopted a number of safety precautions to prevent the coronavirus’s spread. It still came. Read the story.
Some fear COVID-19 itself. Others are disappointed by plans for both in-person and virtual learning. Read the story.
Many with parosmia, a condition whereby normal scents smell foul, have searched for relief and found hope in a facility in Bryan. Read the story.
For international schools, the pandemic offered new opportunities for public witness around the world. It also resulted in staff shortages and unpredictable enrollment. Read the story.
From a former ACL Fest organizer who spearheaded the vaccine effort, to a sommelier modernizing the hospitality industry, to a beekeeper lobbying for the crucial pollinators, these impressive women are changing Austin for the better. Read my profiles on Erika Thompson, Jordan Jones, Jane Ko, and Xochi Solis.
Go behind the scenes of the Texas Book Festival with Executive Director Lois Kim. Read the story.
In a tumultuous season of pandemic, Dr. Hemali Patel, Selena Xie and Natasha Harper-Madison are leaning into risk and leading the way forward. Read the story.
In the wake of the coronavirus-induced SXSW cancellation, small-business owners, creatives and women in the service industry are struggling to make up lost revenue. Read the story.
Experiential designer Madelynn Ringo shares the inspiration behind Glossier’s Austin pop-up. Read the story.
When Kristin Paulson and her family moved from their West Lake neighborhood to Community First, she found more than just a new home. Read the story.
During service and in civilian life, women veterans can be overlooked and underserved. Read the story.
Go behind the scenes of South By Southwest’s biggest activations with local experiential strategists. Read the story.
Fifteen years later, these Longhorns are reexamining the case that shocked Austin and shook the UT community in their debut true-crime podcast, Orange Tree Podcast. Read the story.
The institutions that make Austin an indie film haven embrace virtual cinema. Read the story.
Ling Qi Wu, Ariana Quant, Jam Sanitchat, and Lynn Miller are creating legacies of connection and community. Read the story.
Teach your children about the importance of teamwork, resilience, and dreaming big with these inspiring picture books about the Summer Olympics. Read the story.
Teach your children about the history and importance of Juneteenth with these inspiring, informative picture books. Read the story.
Has your local library made a difference in your life? Discover three ways you can advocate for crucial federal library funding as a family. Read the story.
As I boarded my flight, my heart pounded with anticipation. I had been dreaming of this moment for a year—the moment when the plane would dip through the clouds to reveal below rolling Tuscan hills, an expanse of terracotta tile roofs and the unmistakable shape of the Duomo. Read the story.
