Travel

Where the Coast Slows Down

Sandestin and 30A invite families into an easy Gulf rhythm Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Provided The moment you cross into Florida's Emerald Coast and spot that first stretch of sugar-white sand, you'll understand why families keep coming back. For Austin families craving a summer escape that's equal parts relaxing and adventure-packed, the drive east on I-10 toward Sandestin Beach Resort and the storied stretch of Highway 30A delivers everything a great road trip promises. ...

Life + Culture

More Pages Await

Two indie shops rewriting what a neighborhood bookstore can be Article by Julie Royce Austin has never been short on character, and its independent bookstores are proof of that. Forget the algorithmic bestseller tables — these stores are curated, community-grown, and deeply human. Whether you're after a carefully chosen novel, a unique gift, or simply a place to linger with a new paperback, each offers something no online retailer can replicate. Birdhouse Books and Gifts · 5925 Burnet Rd ·...

Arts + Culture

The LBJ Library Has Something for Everyone

From hands-on exhibits to rare founding documents, it's worth exploring Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Jay Godwin/LBJ Presidential Library The Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library has reimagined how it tells history, and this summer, there's never been a better reason for Austinites to walk through its doors. The library's newly renovated permanent exhibit, more than two and a half years in the making, replaces the dense wall texts of its 2012 predecessor with an immersive...

Life + Culture

Weekend Well Spent

Local Influencer Yvette Arriaga's guide to playing tourist in Austin Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Provided There's a particular kind of person who knows a city the way most people know their own living room — not just where everything is, but why it matters, how it feels at different hours, and which hidden door leads somewhere unexpectedly wonderful. In Austin, that person is Yvette Arriaga. Since launching The Austin Tourist in 2021, Arriaga has grown a community of over one...

Arts + Culture

Austin's Most Unexpected Place to Explore

The Cathedral of Junk turns one man's cast-off collection into a walkable, wonderfully weird work of art Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Provided Tucked behind a modest house on a quiet South Austin street, the Cathedral of Junk stands as one of the city’s most unconventional art environments — and a testament to one man’s decades-long passion for transforming discarded materials into a sprawling, walkable sculpture.  At 4422 Lareina Drive, what might at first glance seem to be just...

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...