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Lenard Crafted Homes Breathe Easy

The family builder who came home Article by Ada Broussard | Photography by Aaron Yates at KerrvillePhoto.com and Ashley Lenard Before Craig Lenard ever learned to swing a hammer, he learned the rhythm of a job site. As a kid in the late 1980s, he rode in his dad’s truck to job sites, the Hill Country passing by in early morning blue. His earliest memories are less playground and more plywood - picking up trash, sweeping sawdust, being “paid in donuts,” as he puts it. “I was raised in this...

Food + Beverage

Desert Calm Citrus Cooler

Start the year right with Ocotillo mocktail Article and Photography by Ocotillo is passionate about creating beautiful, healthy ways to unwind. The menu features mocktails using adaptogenic herbs and soothing botanicals - ingredients traditionally used to calm the nervous system, quiet the mind and balance the body. Whether you’re catching up with friends or settling in for a peaceful solo moment, Ocotillo offers a warm, grounding, “chill vibe” where wellness and flavor meet in every sip. ...

Food + Beverage

Sunflower Seed Pesto Crusted Cod

Health-forward and flavorful Article and Photography by JeriLynne Clifford   January always inspires me to make choices that feel a little lighter and brighter, especially after the richness of the holiday season. I’m not a dietician, but I do believe in meals that nourish both body and spirit—simple dishes made with wholesome ingredients and plenty of flavor.    This Sunflower Seed Pesto - Crusted Cod is one of my favorite ways to ease into the new year: fresh, vibrant and delightfully...

Health + Wellness

Getting to the Point

Acupuncture provides relaxing path to overall wellbeing Article by Brent Ryan Burgess When discussing acupuncture, many will compare it to “traditional medicine,” meaning the process of disease treating medications prescribed by a licensed physician. However, the practice of acupuncture dates back more than 2,000 years, pre-dating the founding of the United States of America with more than ten times the history, challenging the idea of the traditional.    Kimberly Kraus, licensed...