Food + Beverage

Sunrise Sips, Sunset Spirits

Gather all day long at Solstice Coffee & Cocktails, founded by hospitality veteran Matthew Wenger Article by Megan Marshall | Photography by Geo Mendez In March, a new kind of gathering made its debut just off Lake Travis. Solstice blends indoor comfort with outdoor beauty, offering an open-air patio that looks out over the Texas Hill Country, set within an International Dark Sky Community. For Founder Matthew Wenger, who also serves as longtime manager of Austin’s award-winning bar...

Health + Wellness

Your Wellness Wake-Up Call

Educate yourself on achieving better health with Holistic Hub and PRYSM iO’s expert insights Article by Megan Marshall | Photography by Holistic Hub A nurse by trade, Ryan Encinas began his career at one of the most demanding environments in medicine—MD Anderson, the nation’s leading cancer research hospital. There, as a first assistant, he stood shoulder-to-shoulder with surgeons during countless complex procedures. But Ryan’s fascination with preventive health pulled him outside the...

Home Services

More Than a Place to Park

See how Black Diamond Garages embodies performance, precision, and durability, just like elite motorsports Article by Megan Marshall | Photography by Black Diamond Garages Kenny Gaona is a local through and through. An Anderson High School graduate, he’s built his legacy right here, running his business out of Cedar Park for 23 years. Black Diamond Garages has earned a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship and cutting-edge flooring solutions, creating high-performance garage spaces for...

Sports + Recreation

The Lure of Texas Rivers

Hear an 83-year-old man’s tale about his longtime love of being on the water Article by Dan Houlihan I fell in love with Texas’s rivers at a very early age. Growing up in East Texas, we lived near the East Fork of the San Jacinto River. The water was so clear you could see the pebbles in the shallows. My dad was an avid fisherman, and he would take me and my younger brother, Mike, along when he went to the river to fish in the summertime. Mike and I would swim and lie in the current for hours...

Health + Wellness

Age with Vitality

Extend your prime with personalized therapies from Vessel Longevity Article by Megan Marshall | Photography by Myke Toman Vessel Longevity was created for people who want more years of doing what they love. Their approach focuses on protecting your health for decades to come. Owner and Medical Director Dr. Emeka Ofobike brings over 25 years in the medical field, paired with family experiences that shaped how he views long-term health. It’s important to him that each treatment is something...

Local Services

A Foundation for the Future

Meet Eric Boyce, a wealth management professional dedicated to making a real local impact Article by Megan Marshall | Photography by Eric Boyce You might know Eric Boyce as the Founder, President, and CEO of Boyce and Associates Wealth Consulting, Inc.—a firm he always envisioned building on his own terms. After nearly 30 years sharpening his expertise in finance, in 2017, he created that business, surrounded by the right people. His willingness to take a leap of faith extends beyond his...

Shopping

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Hair

Revitalize any hair type with accessible, natural brand Mukut Article by Arundhati Kalia & Megan Marshall | Photography by Mukut What if the secret to healthier hair wasn’t new, but ancient? That’s the idea behind Mukut, a modern wellness brand founded on the belief that the most effective personal care practices were perfected centuries ago. Across cultures—from the botanical rituals of ancient Egypt to the herbal wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda—hair care was once simple...

Shopping

Reconnect with the Land

Embrace honest sourcing and practices with Mother Acres, a modern mama’s destination for intentional living Article by Megan Marshall | Photography by Mother Acres When Shayda and Sage Howell found out they were becoming parents, everything sharpened into focus. It transformed how they thought about nourishment, land stewardship, and the legacy they want to leave behind. That shift led them to Shayda’s family land in Lincoln, Texas, where they restored her grandfather’s property to raise...

Local Services

Stability Starts Here

Create lifelong impact for children in foster care alongside Austin Angels Founder & CEO Susan Ramirez Article by Megan Marshall | Photography by Austin Angels Today, Austin Angels walks alongside youth and families navigating foster care, empowering them with community. It all started with a conference in 2010. “Judge Hathaway said words I’ll never forget: ‘Not everyone is called to foster, and not everyone is called to adopt, but anyone can play a role and make a difference in a child’s...

Local Services

Brave the Waves Together

Listen to Flatwater’s commitment to empowering patients, survivors, and loved ones through the voices of its leadership team Article by Megan Marshall | Photography by Keelyn Costello This year, approximately 161,330 Texans are projected to hear the words no one is ever prepared for. And with each cancer diagnosis comes an expanding circle—relatives, partners, friends—all navigating the emotional aftershock. As those diagnoses rise, so does the need for accessible mental health support that...