Guests searching for conference centers that provide outstanding service and exceptional amenities should look no further than this cultivated list of luxury hotels. From San Antonio to Lubbock, they offer unique spaces that make for truly memorable meetings.   Overton Hotel & Conference Center – Lubbock The Overton Hotel & Conference Center offers Lubbock locals […]

Taft, Texas is a classic small town. With a population of nearly 4,000, it only took one of San Patricio County’s community members to make an impact. Hometown hero turned award-winning animal advocate Kayla Denney did just that. Denney saves lives. In 2018, chief of police John Cornish appointed Denney as the lead animal control […]

No matter what time of year, brunch is one of the most popular weekend activities in Dallas. During the fall, patios are packed full of hungry folks on the hunt for the perfect pancake or a cup of coffee to wake them. From downtown kitchens to suburban sports bars, these Dallas-area restaurants offer something for everyone. Whether you are a sweet or savory seeker, […]

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“Let’s get it done . . . so we can have some fun!” This is a key mantra of Erin Condren, founder, and chief creative officer of Erin Condren Design. Erin Condren is a lifestyle brand that fuses function with fun by creating colorful, high-quality paper planners, notebooks, stationery, and more. Condren built her brand from the […]

Fighting for representation in a predominantly male industry, women have had to overcome many obstacles to earn respect as professionals in the sports industry. Women in the field today have many strong, female influences to thank for paving the way thus far, including Texas’s own Anita Martini, the Galveston native who opened the door to gender equality for female sports […]

When the sun is shining, everyone wants to head outdoors. Alfresco dining becomes an obsession when the weather warms up. Charming Picnics suggests setting up a backyard picnic! Whether it is you and your better half, your kids, or simply yourself, a backyard picnic is a simple way to get some fresh air and sunshine […]

Few things turn mature, reasonable adults into giddy, wide-eyed kids faster than fresh-from-the-oven chocolate chip cookies. These gooey confections elicit feelings of comfort, nostalgia, and happiness at a moment’s notice. Just ask Tiffany and Leon Chen, co-founders of Tiff’s Treats, a bakery and cookie delivery service. Their sugary labor of love couples her long-time flair for baking with his entrepreneurial spirit, which […]

Sue Williams, MD, is an experienced internist and hospitalist who actively practices medicine at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Though her day job is indeed impressive, over the past decade, she has spent much of her free time turning a hobby into a business. In early 2014, she officially opened up a chocolate shop on Main Street in Grapevine. Ever since, […]

What could be better than sitting on a patio, sipping your favorite drink, listening to live music performed by some of the nation’s best singer-songwriters, and breathing the fresh air of the Texas Hill Country? The awe-inspiring views are not so bad, either. All of this and more can be found at the recently re-opened Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort in Boerne, Texas, […]

Nothing says, “summer,” like an ice cream in hand. From cones, banana splits, and floats, check out these ice cream shops across the Lone Star State that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Yummy’s Ice Cream & Mini Donuts – McAllen The ice cream shop in the Rio Grande Valley has a new take on sweets. […]

One area of the home that can easily become unorganized is the pantry. Monthly trips to the grocery store and children rummaging through the shelves can create misplaced items, unnecessary clutter, and wasted space. Whether your food lives in a walk-in style closet or a tall collection of cabinets, the pantry is a crucial extension […]

Whiskey Hollow Distillery smells like magic, sounds like Texas, and exists on the value of paying it forward. Housed in an old bank building, once rumored to have been robbed by Bonnie and Clyde, the small, one-still craft distillery sits right off the freeway in the quaint Valley View town square. Owner Les Beasley makes everything from bourbon, rum, and even […]

Joy Thomas can hardly contain her excitement when she talks about Art in Uncommon Places and, in particular, the nonprofit’s recent overhaul of Paintbrush Alley in Downtown San Angelo. Sitting in the front room of Art in Uncommon Place’s (AIUP) building on South Irving Street, its gray cinderblock walls adorned with a plethora of brightly colored canvases, […]

Summertime in Texas is the perfect season for entertaining friends and family outdoors. Warm temperatures might be discouraging, but make the most of them with cool and refreshing libations, relaxing games, and an enchanting atmosphere. Spritz It Up Whether guests are sipping on freshly squeezed lemonade, Southern sweet tea, sangria, or sparkling water, spritz it up […]