The end of 2008 found John Gambini sitting in a doctor’s office, reading an article in Texas Co-op Power Magazine about the fledgling olive oil industry in Texas. John loved the romance of the Texas Hill Country and had already decided that he wanted to plant firm roots in the area (pun intended). But more […]
Austin Music Foundation: Amazing & Free Resource for Austin Musicians
Austin musicians and bands, listen up. You want to make music because you can’t imagine doing anything else with your life…right? But you’re facing a dilemma that all aspiring musicians confront: how the heck do you make a full-time living doing what you love? What if you knew of a state-of-the-art resource center that was […]
Austin Books and Comics: Hooking You Up for 36 Years
I don’t know when I was first exposed to comic books. Sometime in the early 80’s, I ended up with a box of mixed comics. I dog-eared issues of Conan, The Fantastic Four, Archie, The Uncanny X-Men, and who knows what else. I can’t recall what happened to that box of comics. It disappeared along […]
Hold My Beer: Mug Muscles Start-Up Launches Exercise Beer Mug
This guest blog post is by George Hillhouse. Growing up in Alabama, one of my favorite sayings was, “Hold my beer and watch this.” In fact, if that’s not the State Motto, it ought to be. Beer, or the consumption thereof, has inspired many otherwise rational people to do things they would never have thought […]
Wimberley Zipline Adventures: An Unforgettable Experience
In the Texas Hill Country, we’re spoiled beyond measure. Few places on earth compare to the natural beauty in our area. Most drive through Central Texas and get the perspective from the ground. But everyone does that, right? Why not see the majesty of the Hill Country in a way that you’ll never forget? It’s time […]
Get Your Austin Kayak on With Customer-Focused Local Business
Some of the best memories I’ve made in my lifetime have been on the water. Though I’ve spent many years out on the open ocean, I’ve arguably enjoyed my time on lakes and rivers just as much, if not more. Thinking back on my childhood, there are few memories that compare with catching my first […]
After Decade on the Drag, Toy Joy Announces Downtown Move
After the last week of May 2013, you won’t be able to find Toy Joy on Guadalupe anymore. Rumors have been circling for the past few months, but the iconic local toy store just officially announced a move to downtown Austin. Toy Joy has called 2900 Guadalupe St. its home for over a decade, just […]
DIY or Drop Off: Dirty Dog Grooming and Self-Serve Dog Wash
This guest blog post is by Kelly Love Johnson. Let me start by saying that I’ve been a regular at Dirty Dog’s Mesa location for about three years now, beginning a few months after I moved to Austin in January of 2010. My Pomeranian, Lulu, was just a year old and no longer small enough to […]
Have a Perfect Day in Driftwood: The Salt Lick & Duchman Family Winery
This guest blog post is by Cris Mueller. Just thirty minutes southwest of Austin is our coy, neighboring hill country town of Driftwood that offers a posh day-trip, worthy to share. Don’t be fooled by its peaceful nature. Rather, open your palette to experience a day chock full of infamous Texas cuisine and wineries on […]
Bearded Brothers Wholesome Snack Food Company Is All Natural
This guest blog post is by Troy Herman. Austin, Texas is known for many things worldwide: outstanding educational environments, LIVE music venues, an eclectic and accepting culture, sports and activities for everyone, and the birth of technology trends and startups. On top of all that, this city contains a growing population of health-conscience individuals. So […]
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