Fitness

Breaking the Ice

Northwoods provides the space for figure skating, hockey, and a growing community on the ice. Article by Erin Lyons | Photography by Engrid Ramirez If San Antonio gets freezing temperatures and a little bit of ice, everyone knows the whole city shuts down. But at the Ice and Golf Center at Northwoods, they make the ice fun for everyone. Northwoods opened in 2002 to provide a place for people to learn about and enjoy ice sports in San Antonio. Home to the only year-round ice rinks in town...

Arts + Culture

The Men Behind The Work

Stone Oak leaders reflect on work, family and responsibility Article by Caroline Mitchell | Photography by Provided   Most people see the finished product–the business, the title, the growth. What’s less visible is the road that came before and the weight that comes with it. For this feature, a group of San Antonio business owners and professionals responded to a shared set of questions about leadership, work and family. While their answers differ, their priorities reflect a communal focus on...

Arts + Culture

Hope Honors Veterans Program

Serving Those Who Served Article by Chelsea Humphreys | Photography by Provided Some forms of service do not end when the uniform is folded away. For many veterans, military service becomes part of the memory, body, and story they carry for the rest of their lives. Some come home to celebration. Some come home quietly. Some come home changed in ways they cannot easily explain. For many, those memories rise again near the end of life, when silence can feel especially heavy. That is where the...

Arts + Culture

The Women of MASO

Moms Around Stone Oak, a Facebook community built on connection and support Article by Chelsea Humphreys What started as one mom’s desire to create a kinder, more supportive space has grown into one of the most trusted communities for mothers in Stone Oak. Founded by Kimberly Kayatta, MASO (Moms Around Stone Oak) began over a decade ago with a simple goal: create a space where moms could ask questions, share experiences, and support one another without judgment. Today, Kimberly leads MASO...

Arts + Culture

Empowering Women

Meet the women supporting San Antonio families with knowledge, compassion, and informed decision-making in health and childbirth. Article by Erin Lyons | Photography by Engrid Ramirez Birth is different for every woman, every time. It can be a beautiful, life-changing experience. It can also be a vulnerable and challenging time. Dr. Erica Hernandez, Alyxandriah Bermea-Ramos, and Jenna Hernandez are making it their life’s work to guide women with education, caring, and love. All these women...

Fitness

Strength In Practice

A martial arts academy where women build confidence and community Article by Caroline Mitchell | Photography by Haley Johnson For many, the hardest part of trying something new is walking through the door for the first time. Jiu-Jitsu carries assumptions that make that mountain an even steeper climb; strength, athleticism and ability are seen as prerequisites, creating hesitation before a class ever begins. At Gracie Barra, women often arrive unsure of what to expect, but find a welcoming...

Arts + Culture

Rooted in Texas

Creating Beautiful Landscapes with Native Plants that Give Back to our Local Ecosystem Article by Erin Lyons | Photography by Chelsea Humphreys If you have lived in South Texas for any amount of time, you know there are certain challenges when it comes to gardening around here. It’s very hot most of the year. Water use is restricted for months at a time. We live on top of limestone, and sometimes we look outside to see deer eating our gardens. All of that can make us wonder if it’s worth...

Education

Successful, Smart… and Still Unprepared

The quiet financial wake-up call no one talks about Article by Sydney Leever and Amanda Webb | Photography by Haley Johnson From the outside, everything looks right. Your business is thriving. Your career is established. Your house, your vacations, your calendar packed with commitments. Isn’t this what success is supposed to look like? And yet, beneath the surface, many high-achieving professionals carry a quiet unease about money and the future. Most people simply aren’t taught how to handle...

Arts + Culture

Furnished With Care

A family-owned furniture store redefining service through education, affordability, and genuine care. Article by Erin Lyons | Photography by Chelsea Humphreys Buying a new piece of furniture can be stressful. It’s easy to find yourself in a high-pressure situation with expensive price tags and confusing terms getting thrown at you. At Venta Furnishings, owners Erica and David Bogran want you to have a different kind of experience in their showroom. They focus on making clients feel educated...

Home + Design

Glass With Intention

Glass queen Cris Trueba Redefines the Most Important Room in the House Article by Sydney Leever | Photography by Chelsea Humphreys For women, your bathroom is your sanctuary. But did you know that most bathrooms are fully designed and installed by men? Shower Doors Today of San Antonio is the city’s only woman-owned business that can bring your bathroom to the next level. Their family business is headed by matriarch Cris who creates custom showers fit for a queen.  Cris grew up in the Rio...