The 18th annual Food for Thought event is coming up on September 12, 2013 at Austin Music Hall. From 6-9 PM, 650 guests will enjoy food samples created by 22 of the best chefs from prominent restaurants in Austin. This palette-pleasing evening serves an important purpose. It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for Communities […]
Bandana Ball Gives Hope to Children & Their Families in Central Texas
Twirling and dancing on the lush green grass of Wild Onion Ranch, a little girl was wearing heart shaped sunglasses and sporting a smile that could melt a heart of stone. Though she was surrounded by a thousand other people, including philanthropists, press members, and even celebrities, she was clearly the star of the show. […]
7 Must Read Austin, TX Topics for Your Weekend
Discovering Austin, TX is a great adventure to be on. Here at the Austinot, it’s what we do every day. The Austinot is not a typical blog that posts every now and then. For us, discovering Austin is our full-time job. We love to get the word out about everything related to Austin, TX and […]
Cancer Connection Battles Alongside Cancer Patients in Austin
The first time I heard the words “You have cancer” was when my grandmother, Lila Rau, was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer. My instant reaction was, “She’s going to die.” Defying fear, instinct kicked in to fight this horrific disease. My family and I waged battle by giving our loving support, attending every appointment, […]
Superhero Kids: An Austin Non-Profit Helping Families
Let me tell you about an amazing Austin-based non-profit organization. They work hard every day to improve the lives of people who need them most. Recently, I was introduced to this group of kindhearted Austinites, known as Superhero Kids. They quietly assist children and families who have been affected by cancer and blood disorders. Founded in December […]