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Enjoying Outdoors Safely in Texas
When Heat Exhaustion Becomes an Emergency Article by Ashley Brown | Photography by Ally Medical With the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, including rivers, creeks, and springs, it’s no surprise that folks love to venture outside to play. In fact, Buda has recently earned the title of the Outdoor Capital of Texas. Scenic parks, hiking and biking trails, and open green spaces beckon residents to spend time outside all summer long enjoying everything the city has to offer. From cooling off at...
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Compassionate Leadership
Financial Services Entrepreneur Leads by Example Article by Julie Fustanio Kling | Photography by Iris Castro Sam (not his real name) was in his 40s when he decided to increase the premium on his life insurance policy. Business at the restaurant was going well and his family ranch had a mortgage with a favorable interest rate. Less than a year later, he passed away suddenly. “His wife always thanks me because she never imagined they needed so much,” says Gabriel Tovar, Austin native and...
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Lockhart Vibes
A Small Town with Big Austin Style Personality Article by Julie Kling | Photography by Lisa Hause/City of Lockhart Lauren West has seen a huge transformation in her historic hometown, which she describes as part hipster and part honky-tonk. As a kid she used to take daytrips outside of Lockhart. Now that she’s a mom, Lockhart’s charm has been discovered. There’s always something to do in town. “A lot of people compare Lockhart to the old, old Austin,” says West, the business development...
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Life's Better Poolside
Where Family and Friends Come Together to Overcome Challenges and Celebrate Article by Julie Kling | Photography by April Rankin & Tiffany Baird Now that school’s out, pools are in. Pools are the best way to stay cool in the summer. When you have a pool in your backyard, there is so much more to explore. For extraverts – games, parties and backyard barbecues become weekly activities. For introverts – quiet time underwater is soothing, a way to prepare for your day, reset, or put your worries...
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