Theater
The Broke Thespians: Building a Stage Where There Was None
When Nate Nelson and May Oden of San Marcos, TX, looked at their community and saw no place for live theater, they decided to create it themselves.
Lacey McDaniel
Food & Drink
Astra: Where Community Is Always on the Menu
Walk into Astra in Buda, and you'll immediately notice that nothing feels rushed. The scent of oak-fired pizza drifts through the dining room, fresh sourdough cools nearby, and every detail reflects an intentional commitment to craftsmanship. For founder Matti Bills, that's exactly the point. Astra
Places & Day Trips
Buda, TX: Where Community, Opportunity, and Charm Meet
Meet Buda, TX. Nestled just south of Austin, Buda is the kind of town that feels welcoming from the moment you arrive. Known as the “Outdoor Capital of Texas,” Buda offers a charming mix of small-town warmth, thriving local businesses, and a strong sense of community that makes it
Books & Authors
A Look Inside Desiree Steele’s Backroads and Backporches: The Road Back to Me.
Desiree Steele invites us to slow down, breathe, and pay attention. Her debut book, Backroads & Backporches, is already resonating with readers for its raw honesty, heartfelt storytelling, and unflinching look at healing, faith, and the long road back to oneself.
Books & Authors
New Local Book Release: No Turning Back by John Toth, a Story of Courage Over Oppression
In John Toth's new book, No Turning Back: The Story of a Woman and Her Young Son Who Slipped Through the Iron Curtain at the Peak of Communism, we get a sneak peek into the life of a young ten-year-old boy (John Toth) in Budapest, Hungary,