Finance + Legal Services

FVF Law Wins Where It Matters Most

How Austin's values-driven firm defines success beyond the courtroom Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Dave Hawks / FVF Law When founding partners Josh Fogelman and Aaron Von Flatern launched FVF Law in 2014, their ambitions extended beyond winning cases. The Austin-based personal injury firm set out to change how the public views personal injury law, one client at a time. More than a decade later, that mission has grown into something the city itself has come to depend on. In May...

Arts + Culture

Richesart Gallery Is Reinventing the Corporate Experience

Austin's only Black-owned art gallery is trading conference rooms for graffiti battles, watercolor workshops, and art-infused retreats Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Provided Rich Samuel never planned to own an art gallery. He planned to play in the NFL. But a torn Achilles tendon in Germany, a chance newspaper interview, and a wildly successful solo art show had other ideas. Samuel grew up in Wimberley, played college football at Texas Southern, and went on to play professionally in...

Life + Culture

Make Dad Feel Special

Shop Domain Northside's list of premium, thoughtfully curated gifts he'll truly treasure this Father's Day Article by Domain NORTHSIDE | Photography by Provided Enjoy Father’s Day the Domain NORTHSIDE way – where style meets practicality. Home to the Rock Rose Entertainment District, NORTHSIDE is Austin’s favorite spot for shopping, dining, and one-of-a-kind experiences, and this Father’s Day season is no exception. Celebrate the day with a curated collection of gifts for every guy in your...

Life + Culture

Austin's Weatherman Is Goofy, Gifted, and Unapologetically Real

From deer blinds to disaster coverage, Avery Tomasco has made Central Texas weather unforgettably personal Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Provided "I'm a goofy dude. I don't like taking myself or anything too seriously… unless the situation demands it." For CBS Austin meteorologist Avery Tomasco, that last clause does a lot of work. The Austin native was, by his own admission, a hellion growing up, a trait he traces directly to his father.  "My dad was a bit of a hell raiser as a...

Arts + Culture

Under The Rock

Looking Back, Ahead, and Under Article by Zack Fogelman | Photography by Provided There's a moment UT Professor Aaron Rochlen describes that seems like the origin of everything, or perhaps "A Little Bit of Everything." It was November 2021, just past the worst of COVID. Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes was performing in Dr. Rochlen's backyard. This wasn't just a musical set — Taylor was discussing the psychological underpinnings of his songs with a Psychology Professor. For example, Just Beneath the...

Health + Wellness

Scan Early, Live Longer

Longhorn Imaging is helping Austin men take control of their health through full-body MRIs and cutting-edge genetic testing Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Provided Many men don’t think about their health until something goes wrong. By then, the window for effective treatment may have already closed. That’s the message David Avery, founder and CEO of Longhorn Imaging, has been delivering to Austin men since 2014 — and a growing number are finally listening. The stakes are real...

Life + Culture

Austin Through a Native Lens

Shelby Sorrel turns storytelling into strategy, helping Austin brands grow while staying true to her roots Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Grace Dupuy Long before she was documenting and sharing Austin-related content, Shelby Sorrel was growing up right here in the capital city. A born-and-raised Austinite, Sorrel has spent more than a decade documenting the city’s evolution through food, design, and culture. What began as a creative outlet for photography has grown into a full-scale...

Arts + Culture

The Art of Instinctive Photography by Stacy Berg

Her bold, intuitive approach to capturing people, purpose, and the moments that matter most Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Stacy Berg Many of our most memorable covers share one thing in common: the instinctive, expressive lens of photographer Stacy Berg. Here, she shares more. Q. For readers discovering you for the first time, how would you describe the kind of photography you specialize in and what draws you to those subjects? A. I specialize in creativity more than anything...

Style + Beauty

Designed for Women Who Play Life Differently

Daniella Rosa on founding AIEA Golf, embracing risk, and finding a home in Austin Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Provided “I wish I had bought that shirt,” Daniella Rosa says, laughing now, years later. “If it had been in my size, I would’ve bought ten.” The shirt in question — tie-dyed, mesh-sleeved, pulled from the little girls’ rack of a Colorado pro shop — was never hers. But the idea it sparked was.  That instant became the beginning of AIEA Golf, a women’s golf apparel brand...

Real Estate

A Second Career Built on Service

Realtor Barbara Shallue proves that reinvention later in life can lead to purpose and success Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Red Door Photography For Barbara Shallue , a successful real estate career wasn’t part of an early-life plan. Instead, it emerged after decades of work, raising children, and exploring different professional paths. Today, 13 years into her career as an Austin-area realtor with Keller Williams, Shallue has built a business steeped in service, patience, and...