If you've never been to the East Austin Studio Tour (EAST) before, block out your schedule because it's back on November 16th - 17th and November 23rd - 24th. What's EAST? It's a free, annual, self-guided event showcasing hundreds of artists in Austin. All you have to do to participate is download the app or...

We've been talking a lot lately about the future of transportation in Austin. In particular, the possibility of a 2020 election that could allow Austin voters to decide whether or not we want a high capacity transit system. But it's not all just about the...

Want to help build a brand-new playground in Austin? Want to do it in just six hours?   That's what's possible with KaBOOM!   KaBOOM is national nonprofit dedicated to giving all kids, especially those living in poverty, great, safe places to play. On November 6th, they're building their first ever playground...

Sponsored Post - from the Environmental Fund of Texas    Like music? Beer? What about clean water?   On Saturday, October 5th you can enjoy all three at "Artists For Aquifers," a live music showcase at AquaBrew in San Marcos. The event will be held from 4:30pm to midnight and will feature a tattoo raffle, live painting,...

Hops. Grains. What is it exactly that makes a great beer?   According to the Texas Brewshed Alliance, the answer is water.   “Protecting your water is protecting your beer,” says Thomas Waymouth, program director for the Texas Brewshed Alliance, a coalition of breweries, environmental nonprofits, and individuals, all working together to host fun...

It started out simply enough. Joanna Tychowski was helping to organize a breakfast event for her Toastmasters group and being environmentally-minded, she wanted to keep it zero waste (aka - no disposable plates or silverware).   But she quickly found it to be more difficult than she'd imagined....

Sponsored Post - Smart Charge America    Been thinking about making the switch to electric for your next car? A little unsure because you have no idea what it's actually like to own an electric car?   Get all of your questions answered (and have a little fun doing...

You've read the headlines. You've seen the photos. The Amazon is burning.   But what exactly does that mean? Earlier this week, we sat down with Marshall Huggins, chief of staff with the Rainforest Partnership, and asked him this exact question.   (The Rainforest Partnership is an Austin-based nonprofit...