Good-bye letter from the Editor
It is with a heavy heart that I am stepping down as Editor-in-Chief of The Austin Times as of today, July 23, 2010. I originally signed on with the 12-year-old weekly newspaper back in October of last year because I knew, I just knew, that it had potential. It did not have a website, a [...]
The Art of the Man Bag
Manly men, listen up! A bag has become an essential item for getting around Austin. Why do men need a bag? Bags are for women, right? Hear me out—bags can serve a purpose for men. The average Austinite either works North and lives South, or vice-versa; therefore, he usually needs to schlep around items to [...]
Pilot Leadership Academy to Prepare Central Texas Students for Future Challenges
AUSTIN, Texas — Fifty students from Central Texas high schools will arrive at The University of Texas at Austin on July 18, to begin an intensive four-day leadership academy designed to give them the skills to address the needs of the next generation, including a growing Hispanic population that has become the largest and youngest [...]
First digital magazine for Hispanic girls seeks America’s next top athlete
About 36 percent of Hispanic sophomore girls played interscholastic sports, compared with 52 percent of non-Hispanics in 2002, according to an analysis of the U.S. Department of Education survey data last year. Low-participation was attributed to economics, transportation, and also responsibilities Hispanic girls still have in traditional households, such as contributing to the household income by [...]
Fitness fair focuses on combating Hispanic obesity trend
The largest gathering of sports and fitness groups in Central Texas is mobilizing this Saturday, July 17, to inspire Hispanic families to lead healthier lifestyles. Athletes from the Austin Aztex, the Austin Toros, the Round Rock Express, and the Texas Stars, along with 150 fitness guides, wellness specialists, counselors, and non-profit representatives, will be at [...]
MBA associations gear up for 2010 Texas LEAD Conference
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) and the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) kicked off July with a pre-conference Salsa and Soul mixer at Copa on July 2. Both Austin chapters are gearing up for the 2010 Texas LEAD, the 8th annual professional development conference on leadership, education, and diversity taking place on July [...]
El Ranchito: Teaching urban kids the beauty of nature
Nature—we’ve all experienced it. We feel calmness and a sense of freedom from the cares of everyday life when we’re surrounded by it. Birds welcoming the morning; cicadas singing through the night. When immersed in it, something about it moves us to enjoy profound breaths which, unbeknownst to us, reconnect us to the surrounding beautiful [...]
The Souvenir Menu: Dulces interior Mexican food
On Tuesday night I had planned dinner out with friends and the usual round of “I dunno, where do you wanna go” started. They suggested a restaurant at Lakeline mall. I said no. They said it was interior Mexican food (really) and that it had received some pretty good reviews. I didn’t want to seem [...]
Austin Daycations: Fredericksburg Wine Tour
If you are looking for a summer getaway that is both time- and budget-friendly, the town of Fredericksburg is just down 290, a little over an hour west of the Austin city limits. There are nine wineries and several tasting rooms in the area. Don’t have a designated driver? There are a number of charter [...]
Keeping your pet safe on the Fourth of July
The loud sounds of fireworks can be devastating to pets during the Fourth of July festivities. Quick tips to consider for keeping your pets safe from harm: Make sure your pet is wearing identification tags with current address and cell phone numbers in case they get lost. This time of year local shelters see a [...]
