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Riffs, Roams and Raves: A Weekly Column
, Riffs, Roams and Raves uncovers the creative, noteworthy and accomplished in the Wimberley Valley and beyond with tips on who to hear, where to go and what to see from managing editor Teresa Kendrick. If you’ve spent the early summer restoring a hugely overgrown garden in the punishing heat, like me, anything that provides relief is a welcome reward. At our house, our reward is the Pub Choir Austin at The Parish on September 3. A little bit like a Flash Mob performance, at Pub Choir, hundreds of strangers meet up in a hall or other large venue and, instead of...
Michael Corcoran, longtime Austin music journalist and historian, has died. He was 68.
Michael Corcoran, prominent Austin music journalist and historian, has died. He was 68. Family members confirmed Monday afternoon that he was found deceased in his Buda residence. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause of death. ...
A San Marcos Mermaid Gives the Deep Dive on Her Hometown
Michelle Kraft followed a meandering path to becoming a scuba instructor. After growing up in a military family and graduating from high school in Del Rio, Kraft moved to Arlington for college to study interior design. Back then, she was afraid of sharks and refused to go in the water. “I saw Jaws and was petrified,” she says. “I was the kid who they’d have to pry off the wall to dunk my head.” But she eventually conquered her fear after an interest in the Titanic got her to take a scuba class. “After that, I was hooked,” she says.
Wimberley entrepreneur launches pioneering dog toy
, , , Wimberley resident Jerome McLaughlin and his business partner Flynn have created a dog toy that could make conventional ball launchers obsolete. Called the GITIT MAX, the toy consists of a donut-shaped ring that is thrown with a flexible launcher. The innovative design of the ring generates an unusually fast topspin speed that triggers a dog’s chase instinct by running along the ground after it is launched. “If your dog could invent a fetch toy, it would be this one,” said McLaughlin, founder of Top Spin Toys LLC. “Dogs don’t want to retrieve stuff; they want to chase things.” According...
Country Prodigy Signs a Major Deal and Gets a Major Boost
Local teen musician Ty Myers signs with major label. Seventeen-year-old country artist Ty Myers has signed with RECORDS Nashville/Columbia Records. Based out of Dripping Springs, Myers began releasing music in March 2023 and has quickly amassed over 800,000 monthly Spotify listeners alongside millions of streams. His career’s trajectory has been on an undeniable up-and-up, as he is in the midst of a summer tour around Texas, with shows scheduled as far along as October.
New community garden aims to combat food insecurity in Kyle
Local leaders and community members celebrated the opening of its new community garden with a ribbon cutting on June 22. (Courtesy city of Kyle) The city of Kyle is cultivating connections and community while combatting food insecurity through its first community garden at Post Oak, located at 193 Goddard. Local...
Breakup lines from pet owners
Join Wimberley humorist Susan Rigby as she attempts to navigate “the small stuff.” I had a guy break up with me using four words I will never forget, “My cat is missing.” Now, we had been out at least four hours but he didn’t tell me this until we got into a minor argument. What could I say? I loved my animals too. Although I have no doubt that it was true, I also know that he was not good at dealing with issues, so this was his avoidance technique. We did date a little longer, but it didn’t last because...
European-inspired coffee truck opens in San Marcos
Cafe Cortado's coconut cold brew with vanilla sweet cream on top and a chocolate straw. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) European-inspired coffee truck—Café Cortado—opened its window at 221 North St., in San Marcos on May 31. The coffee truck, owned by San Marcos local Krendi Harmon, sells European...
LBJ Museum’s Summer Chautauqua: Liz Carpenter
Christy Carpenter, Liz Carpenter’s daughter and biographer, will be speaking at the LBJ Museum’s summer Chautauqua, on Thursday, July 18. Carpenter will discuss her mother and show a promo for her recent film, Shaking it Up: The Life & Times of Liz Carpenter. The film tells the story of the iconic Liz Carpenter, who experienced and helped shape some of the most vivid moments and movements of the 20th century. Liz Carpenter burst onto the national scene as a pioneer woman journalist during the 1940s. In the sixties she worked as an advisor to Vice President Johnson and then was a...
Sunfield Hand Pies serves up fresh empanadas in Buda
Sunfield Hand Pies owner Linda Rivera has been selling Puerto Rican-inspired empanadas since 2020. (Sierra Martin/Community Impact) Sunfield Hand Pies celebrated the grand opening at its new permanent location in front of the Buda H-E-B on June 5. Locally owned by Linda Rivera, the food truck serves Puerto Rican-inspired hot...
Milam & Greene Launches Cardinal Single Barrel Bourbon
This post may contain affiliate links. If you wish to support us and use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. Milam & Greene Whiskey is excited to introduce the third release in their 2024 Wildlife Collection: Cardinal Single Barrel Bourbon. This limited-edition, cask-strength whiskey not only offers a unique taste but also supports conservation efforts through the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation.
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