Tuesday, June 21 holds special significance to many as the summer solstice, which has been dubbed “The Longest Day” as the day on the calendar with the most hours of sunlight and the official start of summer. But the 21st also marks the day where people across the globe choose to fight the darkness of […]
As residents of Austin struggle to make ends meet amid rising prices for housing, groceries, gas, and other necessities, the Austin City Council on Thursday, June 16 authorized a boost in the minimum hourly wage for city employees. Council members directed City Manager Spencer Cronk to craft a budget for fiscal 2023 that will include […]
Dallas’s many unique neighborhoods give you plenty of places to explore, including the posh, eclectic Uptown Dallas area. If you’re looking for a lively, pedestrian-friendly spot with plenty of things to do, this is the spot for you. From must-try food and unparalleled retail to idyllic parks and unique attractions, our guide to Uptown Dallas […]
Houston’s annual celebration of Latin-owned food businesses has returned. Houston’s Latin Restaurant Weeks will take place from Friday, June 17 through June 30. Now in its fourth year, Houston’s Latin Restaurant Weeks shines a spotlight on Latin-owned chefs, restaurant owners, caterers, and bartenders and the broad range of Latin culinary traditions and techniques. More than […]
A new restaurant is ready to serve luxurious Indian cuisine in The Woodlands. Amrina opens for dinner this Friday, June 17. First announced in January, Amrina (Hindi for “princess”) aims to serve contemporary Indian cuisine in an atmosphere that its owners describe as delightful and romantic. The former Kona Grill space in the Woodlands […]
Texas is home to a surprising amount of great hiking, and a new study of 200 U.S. cities places Austin at No. 30 for the best hiking nationwide. The study from lawn care startup LawnStarter is based on 13 criteria, from “hiking access and quality to trail difficulty to natural hazards index.” With an overall score of 54.32 out […]
On Monday, June 6, Texas Women for the Arts revealed the 2022 recipients of its annual grant program, which will distribute more than $170,000 to 33 arts programs statewide, including five in Austin and two in San Antonio. The more than 200-member giving circle selected candidates centering around youth arts education, supporting its mission “to awaken […]
Visitors to Memorial Park on an early weekday afternoon probably have to stop and wonder where all these people are coming from. Don’t they have work to do? Maybe they do, but on their own schedules. Fiverr, a marketplace for connecting freelancers and new clients, released its fifth annual Freelance Economic Impact Report, ranking Houston […]
Houston’s return to 90-plus-degrees days (in the shade, not counting feels-like) means a cold treat is in order. Towards that end, a sweet, national charitable campaign aims to raise funds for a beloved charity while helping locals chill out at Discovery Green. Dubbed The 10,000 Scoop Challenge, this campaign will see local celebrities dishing out […]
The founder of Lone Star State’s favorite rest stop/gas station/car wash/cultural beacon, Buc-ee’s, has just made a Texas-sized investment in a major state university. Buc-ee’s mastermind Arch “Beaver” Aplin III will commit $50 million toward establishing a Texas A&M University academic center that will serve as an immersive learning laboratory, the school announced. Dubbed the […]
