Life + Culture

Little Ones, Big Animals, Lasting Lessons

Inside the Texas Hill Country gem where families fall in love with wildlife — and learn to protect it Article by Julie Royce They arrived 27 days apart. A female calf, Wini, born Feb. 9 to 5-year-old Tana, and a male, Archie, born March 8 to 11-year-old Betty White — two wobbly-legged newcomers who have brought Longneck Manor's giraffe herd to nine and given the Texas Hill Country something genuinely worth clearing your Saturday for. But spend more than five minutes with Heather Crocker...

Local Services

Where Dogs Go To Play

Refreshed spaces and personalized care at APC raise the bar Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of Austin Pup Culture For many Austin families, the morning routine now includes one extra stop, and the passenger in the back seat has four legs. Dog daycare has quietly become as essential as school drop-off or a coffee run, and Austin Pup Culture, a long-standing fixture of North Central Austin, is entering a new chapter under updated ownership and a refreshed vision for modern pet...

Professional Services

Training Beyond the Leash

Fidelio Dog Works helps families build healthier relationships with their dogs through shared understanding Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of Fidelio Dog Works Rachel Oliver thought she knew what she was getting into when her family adopted Cricket, a shelter rescue. Shortly after, he was chasing and herding her 7-year-old son through the house and backyard, nipping at his heels. Her son, who has sensory processing challenges and anxiety, would scream and run, which only made...

Life + Culture

The Magic of Camp

Austin Sunshine Camps creates confidence, connection and opportunity for local youth Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of Austin Sunshine Camps For nearly a century, Austin Sunshine Camps has been creating life-changing summer experiences for Central Texas youth who might otherwise never have the opportunity to attend overnight camp. Founded in 1928, the nonprofit organization provides free camp experiences for children ages 8 to 15 who are either in foster care or qualify for...