Food + Beverage

Legacy Lives Behind The Line

Family Recipes, Hard Work, and Heritage Define Cousin Louie’s Approach To Italian Cooking Article by Sophia Erskine For Chef Louis Ciola III, chef at Cousin Louie’s in Dripping Springs, the path to the kitchen was never a question; it was simply part of who he is. As a third-generation chef, Louis grew up surrounded by the sights, sounds, and aromas of Italian cooking. Some of his earliest memories come from standing beside his father in the kitchen, where dough was mixed, sauces simmered...

Health + Wellness

Handle Your Health Before It Handles You

Most Guys Wait for Pain, But Here’s Why You Should Prioritize Your Body Before It Shuts You Down Article by Chae Tracy, D.C. | Photography by Summer Miles Here’s the reality: Most men don’t deal with their health until something forces them to. In 20-plus years of practice, I’ve seen it over and over. Guys grind, push through, take care of business, and ignore their body until it finally says, “enough.” Back goes out. Energy tanks. Something doesn’t feel right. And then it becomes urgent...

Fitness

Faith on the Field: Adam Grubb Steps Into Leadership With FCA

New West Hays County Director Brings Decades of Ministry, a Heart for Students, and a Vision To Expand Faith Through Sports Article by Sarah Lambie | Photography by Isabella Aldrete We’ve all seen it. Under the bright stadium lights and the roar of the crowd, a player pauses, points to the sky, drops to a knee, and bows their head for a brief prayer before the next play. It’s a familiar moment in sports, one that cuts through the noise and points to something higher. In a world where faith is...

Finance + Legal Services

Whippled but Not Whipped

After a Life-Altering Surgery, Rob Jacob Turned Faith Into Purpose, Leaving Corporate America To Help Local Entrepreneurs Build Lasting Businesses With Clarity, Discipline, and Impact Article by Rob Jacob | Photography by Stacy Berg Rob Jacob, co-founder of realCFO in Dripping Springs, isn’t your typical fractional CFO. He’s a man on a mission to leave a lasting legacy by equipping local entrepreneurs with world-class financial planning and analysis (FP&A). His goal is straightforward yet...