Sports + Recreation

A Summer Tradition Grows

How Camp Doublecreek shapes generations of Austin kids Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of Camp Doublecreek For more than five decades, Camp Doublecreek has been a summer rite of passage for Austin families — a place where muddy shoes, camp songs, and bus-ride laughter quietly shape childhoods and, in many cases, entire families. Founded in 1971 by Carter and Trudy Lester, known affectionately as “Uncle Carter” and “Aunt Trudy,” Camp Doublecreek was born from a midlife leap of...

Life + Culture

Local Partners, Big Community Impact

Volunteering, nonprofit partnerships, and everyday generosity show how Austin businesses continue to love locally Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Provided Austin thrives on connection, generosity, and the kind of neighborly spirit you can feel across the city. From supporting youth programs to volunteering with local nonprofits, these ATX City Lifestyle partners prove that community impact is at the heart of doing business in Austin. 100% Chiropractic At 100% Chiropractic, team...

Life + Culture

Love Around Austin

Explore local Valentine’s events to spark love and connection Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Provided Austin is bursting with ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, from runway fashion to meaningful connections and live music experiences. Whether you’re single, coupled up, or out with friends, these events offer something special for every kind of love local enthusiast. Red Haute Valentine Party & Style Show The Women’s Symphony League of Austin’s annual Red Haute Valentine...

Life + Culture

Leadership Austin

A Pathway to Leading Where You Live Article by Zack Fogelman If you’ve spent much time in Austin, you’ve probably heard of Leadership Austin—or realized halfway through a conversation that someone you know is an alum. That recognition often becomes a shortcut to trust. But as Jill Goodman, Leadership Austin’s CEO, puts it, the more important question is: what actually happens next? Leadership Austin isn’t designed as a résumé booster or a one-time experience. It’s a pathway—one that helps...