Arts + Culture

Turning Up The Volume

At School of Rock, playing in a band teaches more than music. Article by Erin Lyons | Photography by Haley Johnson Right inside the front door of School of Rock San Antonio, a wall is covered with photos of kids performing onstage. They’re playing bass, guitar, drums, keyboards, or singing. Some of them are young, and others look like they’re about to graduate from high school. But what they all have in common is that they look like they’re having the time of their lives. Seeing these photos...

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The Ibizan Hound

Meet the little-known breed known for their athleticism, intelligence and playful personalities Article by Caroline Heiberg | Photography by Rob Martin, Maddie Newton , Tanya Lee Few people recognize an Ibizan Hound on sight. Some mistake them for deer. Others stop simply to ask what they are. Spend an afternoon with four of them, though, and another question quickly emerges: How can one breed be this athletic-and this funny? A Breed with Ancient Roots Ibizan Hounds trace their roots to...

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To Understand an Elephant

Learning through care, connection and conservation at The Preserve Article by Caroline Heiberg | Photography by Danielle Lochte Many people understand the basic care required by dogs and cats. Grooming, vaccinations, nail trims and routine veterinary visits are familiar parts of pet ownership. Across the Texas Hill Country, residents may also know the needs of horses and livestock. Caring for an elephant, however, introduces an entirely different scale of responsibility. At The Preserve...

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Love Your Library

Lauren is convincing people to rediscover their local library. Article by Erin Lyons | Photography by Nichey Brown Some people think of the library as a room full of books, with librarians hushing every noise above a whisper. But Lauren Cortez is telling a different story with her popular Instagram account @laurenslibrarycard. She wants everyone to know that libraries are vibrant community hubs that welcome everyone with resources to enrich their lives and save them money. Born and raised in...