Arts + Culture

From Creative Dreams to Purposeful Direction

A Reflection on Lessons Learned While Growing with Creativity, Integrity, and Intention Article by Nick Caster | Photography by Mike Kozlenko “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” This saying is starting to become more relevant as I watch and see our company grow. Success rarely follows a straight line no matter how much you plan or strategize. One of the first in-house projects Caster Studios created is a children’s show called “Gus Plus Us.” In 2020, our goal was to make a show...

Professional Services

Built to Protect Others

The Men Behind Lindemann Group’s Mission Article by Whitnie Strauss | Photography by Claire Mulkey For Bruce Porterfield, protecting others isn’t just a profession; it’s a continuation of his life’s work. As the founder of Lindemann Group, a private security firm specializing in executive protection, Porterfield leads a team of elite individuals from the country’s premier military, law enforcement, and intelligence organizations. Alongside his business partner and co-founder, Adam Pietrzak—a...

Home Services

Grime and Grind

Local Pros Tackle Dirty Jobs with Grit, Humor, and Pride Article by Melissa Svoboda | Photography by Carrin Lewis There’s a certain dignity in coming home from work with sweat on your brow, dust on your boots, and the satisfaction of knowing you made someone’s day better—maybe even saved a life. The trades don’t always come with spotlight moments or shiny offices, but they carry something deeper: purpose, skill, and an unwavering commitment to serve. From pest control to waste services, HVAC...

Auto + Marine

THOR Off-Road: Purpose-Built Power

Article by Micah Wiener | Photography by Kristen Hafner Founded by trusted local fabricator and lifelong truck enthusiast Jamey Whitlock, THOR Off-Road has become one of Texas’ premier destinations for high-performance off-road customization. Purpose-built dream vehicles are crafted with precision, passion, and a whole lot of horsepower.  “THOR originally stood for Texas Hunting and Off-Road,” says Whitlock. “I started by building hunting trucks. It was a perfect fit because I’ve always had a...

Food + Beverage

A Gentleman's Pour

Create a Bar-Quality Old Fashioned at Home, Any Day of the Week Article by Jeremy Frost, proud Texan and Hill Country resident If you're looking to impress the fellas or just want to treat yourself on a Saturday night, this balanced, bold classic might be exactly what you're looking for. The Texas Hill Country is home to some of the best distilleries in the country, so grab a local favorite and get mixing. For this recipe, let’s go with Treaty Oak Ghost Hill bourbon.  Ingredients: 2...

Home Services

OutdoorJack

Matt Klepac Creates a Company to Work with Greater Purpose Article by Whitnie Strauss | Photography by Stacy Berg When Matt Klepac left behind the high-powered world of tech and the spotlight of opera, he wasn’t chasing greener pastures. He was looking for a purpose. Today, you won’t find him behind a desk or on a stage. Matt is now outside walking lawns, inspecting pool pumps, and helping neighbors through his home services company, OutdoorJack. But to call OutdoorJack just a “home services”...

Sports + Recreation

Sporting Sanctuary

Hog Heaven Sporting Club: A Hill Country Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts Article by Whitnie Strauss | Photography by Nicholas Vedros and Danielle Martin Just 30 miles from the buzzing streets of downtown Austin lies a slice of rugged Texas paradise: Hog Heaven Sporting Club in Dripping Springs. Spread across 120 scenic acres, this sporting club lives up to its name, offering an outdoorsman’s dream of open space, camaraderie, and challenge. Hog Heaven Sporting Club is a thoughtfully designed...

Fitness

Project Grit

Bringing Unlikely Teammates Together to Honor History, Confront Challenge, and Build Unshakable Confidence Article by Carolann Magnani | Photography by Project Grit In the early hours of March 27 under a dark Texas sky, Terrence Ogden and 35 adventurous souls set out on a 75-mile journey from Gonzales to the Alamo in San Antonio. They would lug weighted backpacks (rucks) for the next 36 hours, without sleep, to reach the historic site where so many perished in 1836. Colonel Travis and more...

Food + Beverage

From Small-Town Roots to Beloved Annual Tradition

The Wild Game Dinner: 35 Years of Giving Article by Whitnie Strauss | Photography by Taila Wade Since 1991, the Wild Game Dinner has brought the Dripping Springs community together through a shared love of faith, family, and cooking, all with the goal of making a difference. What started as a small gathering of friends has grown into one of the area’s most anticipated annual charity fundraisers. Over 35 years, the event has distributed over $1 million to local organizations, thanks to the...

Fitness

Strength Built From Within

Fitness Coach Paul Lyngso’s New Book Guides You Beyond Rigid Routines—Empowering You to Build Lasting Strength, Resilience, and a Fitness Path That’s Truly Yours Article by Paul Lyngso | Photography by Claire Mulkey “To carry someone who is capable of walking is to cripple them for life.” That quote opens my book, MetaPhysique , and it’s stuck with me ever since I first heard it. It has challenged the way I approach coaching and, ultimately, the way I see fitness as a whole. In the fitness...