During the fall months, when Texas’ heat dips enough that spending time outdoors is finally comfortable, every corner of the state throws a party centered around great food. From El Paso to Houston, and the Hill Country to Dallas, this year’s festivals bring together the best chefs, winemakers, and pitmasters who make Texas food worth […]
Category: Community and Culture
Austin Duo Briscoe Brings Flood-Relief Anthem to Fountain Square Stage
Austin-based Americana duo Briscoe takes the stage at HI-FI Indianapolis tonight, bringing a Texas folk-rock sound built on a friendship that started at a middle school summer camp. Truett Heintzelman and Philip Lupton, the two musicians who make up Briscoe, will perform with opener Leon Majcen in support of their latest album, Heat of July. […]
‘Grapes For Good’ Returns With Exceptional Wines, Local Bites & A Mission To Support Hospitality Workers
Austin wine lovers will have the chance to sip, savor, and give back at the same time when ATX Somms hosts the second annual Grapes For Good fundraiser this September. The event brings together some of Austin’s top wine professionals, acclaimed restaurants, and community leaders to support Good Work Austin, a nonprofit dedicated to helping […]
Kerr County businesses launch ‘Love Where You Live’ to boost local economy
In September, a group of business owners assisted by the Kerr Area Chamber of Commerce and the Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau launched the “Love Where You Live” initiative. The all-volunteer program uses signs, social media posts and more to encourage Kerrville and Kerr County residents to spend their money with local small businesses. One […]
Kerrville Chef Who Fed Flood Crews for Weeks Ambushed With $2,000 Surprise
Shonna Foster thought she was showing up to sell her food trailer. Instead, the Kerrville caterer who spent weeks feeding first responders and displaced families during two catastrophic Texas Hill Country floods was handed a $2,000 surprise from a man she had never met before that moment. The meeting was actually a setup arranged by […]
This Day in Country History: August 17
On Aug. 17, the country music industry saw many fundraising events, notable shows, prestigious awards, and impressive certifications. Continue reading to learn more about these influential moments from this day in country music history. Breakthrough Hits and Milestones These breakthrough hits and milestones occurred on Aug. 17: Cultural Milestones Several impressive concerts were held on […]
Robert Earl Keen’s Helotes Homecoming Doubles as Lifeline for Ailing Guitarist
Robert Earl Keen is bringing fans back to his home turf for Labor Day weekend, hosting the 5th Annual Homecoming Weekend at John T. Floore’s Country Store in Helotes from September 5 through 7. The three-day gathering opens with a celebration of the 30th anniversary of his live album No. 2 Live Dinner and closes […]
Flood victims receive crucial aid from Community Foundation, Light on the Hill
On Thursday, Aug. 13, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country CEO, Austin Dickson, joined Beth Palmer, outreach director of Light on the Hill, at the Light on the Hill campus to see how the Community Foundation’s funds for emergency relief were being utilized. At the site were six case managers and dozens of […]
Boerne nonprofit steps up after July 2026 floods as Hill Country families need assistance
BOERNE, Texas – About a month after floodwaters tore through the Texas Hill Country, a Boerne nonprofit is putting cash directly into the hands of families still struggling to recover. Hill Country Family Services is one of four nonprofits selected by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to distribute emergency financial assistance to flood-affected […]
Grapes for Good 2026
ATX Somms is hosting the second annual “Grapes for Good,” a one-of-a-kind wine tasting and fundraising event to support Good Work Austin, a non-profit dedicated to supporting the hardworking individuals behind Austin’s hospitality community. Grapes for Good is ATX Somms’ signature charity event. More than 20 sommeliers and wine professionals will feature and pour wines they are passionate about, […]