Mikaila Ulmer made a sweet deal that will set her up for life and go a long way towards saving the environment, as well! The 11-year-old from Austin, Texas made an $11 million deal with Whole Foods to sell her BeeSweet Lemonade in 55 regional stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. If the young […]

Sunday, about 150 people shaved off every hair on their head to help support pediatric cancer research. (Article by Jennifer Kendall, republished from http://www.fox7austin.com/news/local-news/120781379-story) This is the fifth year the St. Baldricks Foundation Brave the Shave event has been held at the University of Texas in Austin.  “Last time I got a haircut was October 2, […]

Austin, TX -(AmmoLand.com)- The recent murder of a female undergraduate on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin serves as a tragic reminder that college campuses, though typically safe, do play host to every form of violent crime found throughout the rest of society. (Article by Justin Stakes, republished from http://www.ammoland.com/2016/04/students-concealed-carrys-statement-murder-ut-austin/#axzz45YDlPLMs) No matter how […]

AUSTIN — Nurses and other medical staff are leaving their positions in Texas’ nursing homes because of low pay, advocates say, setting up the possibility for a nursing shortage in long-term care facilities as the state’s 65-and-over population booms in the next few years. (Article by Bobby Blanchard, republished from http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/2016/04/nurses-are-leaving-jobs-in-texas-nursing-homes-because-they-make-more-money-at-wendys.html/) The state’s low Medicaid reimbursement […]

The latest six restaurant tidbits in Austin served right now. (Article by Nadia Chaudhary, republished from http://austin.eater.com/2016/3/28/11317060/whole-food-sushi-burrito-austin-style-restaurant-dc) — Whole Foods is jumping aboard the sushi burrito train by offering the ginormous rolls at the supermarket. Options range from veggie, tuna, to beef. — Kome is closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 29, for an air conditioner installation. — […]

It’s that time of year again. (Article by Layne Lynch, republished from http://www.texasmonthly.com/eat-my-words/austin-food-wine-festival-chef-qa-thai-changthong/) The Austin Food & Wine Festival is only weeks away, and a lineup made up of extraordinary local and national chefs is about to descend upon our capital. As in years past, the festival has set its sights beyond the city limits, inviting […]

AUSTIN, Texas — Running, jumping and playing are essential parts of the day for many dogs. (Article by Lydia Pantazes, republished from http://keyetv.com/news/local/austins-circle-c-neighborhood-may-soon-get-a-dog-park) But dog owners like Ginnie Stover won’t take the chance of getting caught with her dog off-leash. “I have to keep the leash on her, so it restricts what she could do,” Stover […]

About 70 EZCORP employees spent a sunny afternoon on March 31 improving a city-owned park in the company’s backyard as part of a community service initiative. (Article by Marie Albiges, republished from https://communityimpact.com/austin/environment/2016/04/04/ezcorp-employees-spend-afternoon-beautifying-austin-park/) The company—which acquires, establishes and operates pawnshops in the country—has a strong community service presence, said Community Affairs director Hannah Nokes. She said […]

The Ransom Center and Austin Film Society have concocted a seven-film series in tandem with the center’s current exhibit, “Shakespeare in Print and Performance.” The series begins March 24 with Max Reinhardt’s lavish 1935 musical production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the ultimate thirties musical starring Olivia de Havilland, James Cagney, Dick Powell and Mickey […]

After earning her studio art degree, UT alumna Xochi Solis didn’t immediately find her place in the art world. But once she explored jobs in education, joined a collective and showcased her own work, she realized she didn’t have to choose just one — she could do it all. (Article by Daily Texan Staff, republished […]

A year into Austin’s 10-1 city council format, a new public art exhibit is using the 10 districts as inspiration for exploring the city’s unique identities. “Drawing Lines: Explorations of Place,” opening April 1 at the McKean Eilers Building downtown, aims to unite the city while celebrating Austin’s diversity. (Article by Katey Psencik, republished from http://austin.culturemap.com/news/arts/04-01-16-drawing-lines-public-free-art-exhibit-explores-austin-culture-10-districts/#slide=0) Commissioned […]

The now-classic musical Cabaret, originally produced on Broadway in 1966, may have a pedigree that dates back to the days of pre-Nazi Germany, but its themes and imagery remain as frightening, troubling, and timely today as they ever have. (Article by American Statesman Staff, republished from http://arts.blog.austin360.com/2016/03/30/theater-review-roundabouts-cabaret-still-timely-and-powerful/)   Cabaret – with a book by Joe Masteroff, […]

Austin’s edgiest and most-sophisticated festival, Fusebox is also the most indie. (Article by Jeanne Claire Van Ryzin, republished from http://arts.blog.austin360.com/2016/04/08/fusebox-fest-pick-the-biodiversity-of-texas/) And it’s free. Some Fusebox events do require prior reservations. But in this blog we’re highlighting a few choice happeningsthat require no reservations. “The Biodiversity of Texas” When: 1 p.m.Saturday Where: Fiesta Gardens Pavilion, Town Lake […]

A new multi-media art project frames a question for a rapidly changing East Austin: Who or what do we see — or don’t see — when we walk down the streets of East Austin? (Article by Jeanne Claire Van Ryzin, republished from http://arts.blog.austin360.com/2016/03/31/invisible-intersections-art-project-documents-east-austin/) “Invisible Intersections” kicks off March 31 with a party and walking tour of […]

Return to Austin High might have been the most important set at the Austin Music Awards since the Big Boys shared the bill with the Fabulous Thunderbirds at the second-ever Austin prom – Thursday, March 8, 1984. Last year’s AMA centerpiece, a reunion of next-generation live music natives – Gary Clark Jr., Eve Monsees, Shakey […]