Getting the most from their investment These bankers have a lot in common besides their profession. Interestingly enough, all five of these women are mothers of two children — that includes one who refers to her two doggies as her “children.” They were all taught...
What do you do? I lead an expert sales team focused on helping companies develop their unique solutions for workplaces and help employees engage in their work environment. My region covers Central and South Texas from Waco to Brownsville and the state of Louisiana....
Where smoke and beer come into their own The Granary, once the home of Pearl’s cooper, or barrel maker, occupies one of the few structures of true historic interest at Pearl — not counting the signature brewery itself, soon to be reborn as a spiffy hotel. In summer,...
The Fun Fresh Style of Contemporary Art and Furniture San Antonio has a number of historical neighborhoods, but none is quite like Monte Vista. Located about a mile and a half from downtown, it is recorded on the National Register of Historic Places. In one of these...
Two restaurants show us how it's done. The tradition of serving wine with food dates back for centuries. In Europe, enjoying a fine vino with each meal is a part of everyday life. When the perfect food and wine come together, the experience can be magical and euphoric...
When and how do you do it? When it comes to raising our two boys, ages 12 and 10, my husband and I often joke that we are “making it up as we go along,” especially when it comes to rules. We have always had a few of what the boys refer to as “the biggies.” These are...
Art consultant Allison Hays Lane helps transform medical facilities Hospitals are rarely inviting places to visit let alone to see original art. But the new Sky Tower of the University Hospital in the Medical Center is definitely an exception. As you step into the...
Let the good times roll Good times are always easy to come by in Louisiana, but these days the good times just keep getting better, especially in Lake Charles and the rest of Southwest Louisiana, where you might say they’re on a roll. Lately, Southwest Louisiana and...
Why this mid-sized Texas town is a big draw for San Antonio It’s not uncommon for people from a small town to drive into a big city for food, art, entertainment and family fun. However, it is unusual for locals to leave the big city and seek out a smaller town for...
Courtney Cox Age: 25 Personal: Overcame a rare condition as a teen. Occupation: Memory Care Director at Brookdale Hollywood Park overseeing Alzheimer’s and dementia patient care. Believes that: “You have to have a calling, passion for your life’s work. So many of my...
Barclay Anthony’s parents, Dan and Chrissy Anthony, opened the first Sea Island Shrimp House restaurant in 1965 with the help of their friend Henry Reed. Today there are six locations across San Antonio, with the seventh being planned for the near future. The iconic...
It seems to happen so quickly. One day your parent is sprightly and enjoying active retirement, and the next she seems to have aged overnight. The person who was once your role model for independence is suddenly unable — or unwilling — to do the daily activities...
In the past few months my heart has been touched by Patricia Ruiz and her dream to make this world a better place for a vibrant community – the physically disabled. She and husband Jim have a beautiful daughter, now 22, who is perfect in every way but one. She is in...
If you were lucky, you got some gardening gifts for the holidays, maybe some books or tools to put to use in 2015. The cold weather of late winter is the perfect time to do some gardening daydreaming, perusing seed catalogs and planning, but there are also plenty of...
Find your fun this summer with our 2015 Summer Camp Directory! Brows through various summer camps for boys & girls located all around Texas. Find summer camps for acting, athletes, and much more! View each camp website for more information on dates and...
Dance workouts boost heart health February is National Heart Health Awareness month, providing a good reminder that the No. 1 cause of death in the United States is heart disease, with stroke following closely at No. 4. Heart disease leads in San Antonio as well, with...
January 5-6 Saks Fifth Avenue Akris Spring/Summer Collection January 8-10 Julian Gold Lafayette 148 Spring Sportswear Trunk Show January 15-17 Julian Gold Lourdes Chavez Personal Appearance Eveningwear Trunk Show January 22-23 Julian Gold Evening Gown...
Emerge from winter with fresh skin The start of a new year is a great time to put your best face forward. With the temperature extremes of winter and the effects of traveling during the holidays or vacationing in different climates, your skin may require attention....
