Jessica Cha

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WIMBERLEY, Texas — A Central Texas couple is making sure service workers in Wimberley have a safety net when times get tough. Jay and Jen Bachman, who run the Wimberley Café, have established the Service Industry Relief Fund to provide direct financial support to service industry employees facing unexpected hardship.   The initiative launched last month and is open to restaurant, hospitality and other frontline workers who live and/or work in the Wimberley area.

1 week ago | kvue.com | Jessica Cha

AUSTIN, Texas — In a brightly lit studio in East Austin, artists of all abilities are finding a place to create, grow and get recognized for their talents. SAGE Studio & Gallery, founded in 2017 by Katie Stahl and Lucy Gross, is dedicated to supporting and exhibiting the work of artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The studio and gallery provides an opportunity for these creators to pursue their passion in a professional setting.

1 week ago | kvue.com | Jessica Cha

AUSTIN, Texas — Around 2,000 athletes from around the world filled Downtown Austin's streets and waters on Monday for the 25th annual CapTex Triathlon. It’s a Memorial Day tradition that organizers say kicks off the summer in style. The event, first held in 1991, has grown into a major draw for amateur and elite triathletes alike. Last year’s race attracted more than 2,000 participants from 34 states and 11 countries, according to organizers.

2 weeks ago | kvue.com | Jessica Cha

KYLE, Texas — The City of Kyle is rolling out a new program aimed at helping first responders reach seniors and people with disabilities faster during emergencies. The city’s Emergency Management department said Kyle's Community Lockbox Program allows qualified residents to have a secure lockbox installed near the front of their home that will allow first responders to have faster, easier access during critical moments.

3 weeks ago | kvue.com | Jessica Cha

KYLE, Texas — As drought conditions persist across Central Texas, the city of Kyle is rolling out a new incentive program to help residents conserve water and cut down on utility bills. The "Native Landscaping Pilot Rebate Program" encourages homeowners to replace traditional turf lawns with native, drought-resistant plants. “In the summertime, here in Central Texas, about 60% of a home's entire water use is used for lawn irrigation,” said Jessica Wright, Kyle's water conservation coordinator.