Sports + Recreation

A Summer Tradition Grows

How Camp Doublecreek shapes generations of Austin kids Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of Camp Doublecreek For more than five decades, Camp Doublecreek has been a summer rite of passage for Austin families — a place where muddy shoes, camp songs, and bus-ride laughter quietly shape childhoods and, in many cases, entire families. Founded in 1971 by Carter and Trudy Lester, known affectionately as “Uncle Carter” and “Aunt Trudy,” Camp Doublecreek was born from a midlife leap of...

Life + Culture

Local Partners, Big Community Impact

Volunteering, nonprofit partnerships, and everyday generosity show how Austin businesses continue to love locally Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Provided Austin thrives on connection, generosity, and the kind of neighborly spirit you can feel across the city. From supporting youth programs to volunteering with local nonprofits, these ATX City Lifestyle partners prove that community impact is at the heart of doing business in Austin. 100% Chiropractic At 100% Chiropractic, team...

Life + Culture

Love Around Austin

Explore local Valentine’s events to spark love and connection Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Provided Austin is bursting with ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, from runway fashion to meaningful connections and live music experiences. Whether you’re single, coupled up, or out with friends, these events offer something special for every kind of love local enthusiast. Red Haute Valentine Party & Style Show The Women’s Symphony League of Austin’s annual Red Haute Valentine...

Life + Culture

Leadership Austin

A Pathway to Leading Where You Live Article by Zack Fogelman If you’ve spent much time in Austin, you’ve probably heard of Leadership Austin—or realized halfway through a conversation that someone you know is an alum. That recognition often becomes a shortcut to trust. But as Jill Goodman, Leadership Austin’s CEO, puts it, the more important question is: what actually happens next? Leadership Austin isn’t designed as a résumé booster or a one-time experience. It’s a pathway—one that helps...

Life + Culture

Neighborly Giving, Real Local Love

How gifting groups are building connection, reducing waste, and strengthening community one shared item at a time Article by Julie Royce In a neighborhood where tech, traffic, and rapid growth can make connections feel fleeting, a quiet movement is helping Central Austin residents build meaningful relationships — one gifted item at a time.  Buy Nothing–style groups, sometimes called Gifting With Integrity, depending on where you live, operate on Facebook as community-based “gift economies,”...

Wellness

Caring for Austin’s Next Generation

People’s Community Clinic expands women’s and pediatric care for families Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of People's Community Clinic For more than five decades, People’s Community Clinic has quietly served as a medical home for Central Texans who might otherwise fall through the cracks of the health care system.  As Austin's cost of living rises, the federally qualified health center has doubled down on its mission: improving the health of underserved and uninsured...

Arts + Culture

Small Studio, Big Austin Music Energy

The cofounders of Studio 601 built a space where emerging artists find community, clarity, and a creative home base Article by Julie Royce & Zack Fogelman | Photography by Stacy Berg If you drive through South Austin long enough, you begin to understand a fundamental truth about the city’s music scene: much of what defines it doesn’t happen on big stages or inside glass-walled studios. It happens in garages, spare rooms, and converted backyard spaces — places you might pass every day without...

Health + Wellness

The Austin Brand Revolutionizing Everyday Cardiovascular Wellness Nationwide

Science-backed nutrition designed to strengthen cardiovascular wellness daily Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of Humann For AnnMarie Kocher, co-founder and president of Humann , heart health isn’t just a professional mission — it’s personal history, family legacy, and scientific purpose fused together.  The Austin-based functional nutrition company she built alongside her husband, Joel, has become one of the country’s most trusted names in circulatory and cardiovascular...

Beauty

Beauty That Outlasts Texas Weather

BelVer Spa’s expert insight on keeping your complexion strong all year round Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of BelVer Esthetic Studio Texas’ unpredictable climate can be brutal on the skin. From scorching, humid summers to sudden winter cold snaps, the shifts often leave faces inflamed, dull, or dry. BelVer Esthetic Studio owner and esthetician Katya Khayutin says adapting to these extremes begins with professional guidance and seasonal awareness. “In summer, clients often...

Health + Wellness

Nourishing Wholeness

Casa de Luz builds community through plant-based meals that feed body, mind and spirit Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of Casa de Luz Tucked beneath the canopy of Barton Springs Road, Casa de Luz has quietly nourished Austinites for more than three decades. The nonprofit community center and macrobiotic restaurant isn’t simply a place to eat — it’s a living experiment in how food, environment, and connection can sustain collective wellbeing. The daily menu at Casa de Luz...