Life + Culture

Deep in the heart

Discovering Texas hidden gems in our own backyard Article by Zack Fogelman When people think of adventure, they often imagine plane tickets, passports and far-off destinations. However, for Chet Garner, host of The Daytripper , the best journeys start in your own backyard — especially when that backyard is Texas. “There’s this idea that adventure requires a flight,” Garner said. “But you don’t realize how much magic is sitting right around the corner. Texas has everything — culture, food...

Travel

Family-friendly destination

Austin to Hot Springs makes the perfect road trip Article and Photography by Julie Royce It’s summertime, so you know what that means? It’s time to load the family up and hit the road for a classic road trip.  However, any good road warrior knows that a car ride of more than seven hours with kids is pushing their luck. You have to be strategic and figure out some cool sights to see along the way, or there has to be at least one Buc-ee’s en route to your final destination.  That’s why Hot...

Food + Beverage

Sip by sip

Explore tea and music with Teakeasy Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Teakeasy Tea When Tara and Duane Godby set out to create Teakeasy Tea, their vision wasn’t just to sell tea — it was to create an experience. As a woman-owned, veteran-owned business, their mission combines luxury, community and a shared love for music, blending the richness of tea culture with a unique speakeasy twist. Teakeasy Tea invites locals and visitors to explore the world of fine, full-leaf teas and enjoy an...

Home + Design

Exploring sustainable solutions

Why now is the time to build an ADU Article by Julie Royce As Austin’s housing policies shift toward denser and more flexible development, local builder Nick Ryza says there’s never been a better time to invest in an accessory dwelling unit — especially one built with sustainability in mind. Ryza is the founder of Build Native, a company that has been at the forefront of green building since 2007.  “We started with the goal of building net-zero energy homes,” he said, noting their early use...