Matthew Odam

2 weeks ago | asianamericans.einnews.com | Matthew Odam |Mars Salazar |Michael Barnes |Ana Gutierrez

Meet the 25 Austinites in food, music and arts who are leading the pack in 2025Matthew Odam, Mars Salazar, Michael Barnes, Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman |  Hearst - Austin TransitionJust like that, half of 2025 is already over. In a year that has felt like both a marathon and a sprint, the Statesman has honed in on 25 Austin pacemakers who are taking the lead. In music, food and arts, these individuals have had an exceptional six months in a city full of exceptional people.

2 weeks ago | statesman.com | Matthew Odam |Mars Salazar |Michael Barnes |Ana Gutierrez

Just like that, half of 2025 is already over. In a year that has felt like both a marathon and a sprint, the Statesman has honed in on 25 Austin pacemakers who are taking the lead. In music, food and arts, these individuals have had an exceptional six months in a city full of exceptional people. Suzanne StoneHow do you turn around an Austin cancer charity that was once the biggest philanthropic game in town, while suiting it to the times and creating a sustainable model for other nonprofits?

3 weeks ago | statesman.com | Matthew Odam |Mars Salazar |Michael Barnes |Ana Gutierrez

The pace of life in Austin slows over the summer months as snowbirds flee north and triple-digit temperatures spook would-be tourists. For those of us who remain in the city, it's a fantastic time to explore, to take advantage of the lighter crowds and slightly less infuriating traffic and hunt down new experiences. Want to make this your best Austin summer ever? Our team has suggestions for events, bites and sites to experience.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Matthew Odam

Feeding kids can be hard. When dining out at restaurants, it can quickly get expensive. What's more frustrating than spending a bunch of money on a kid's meal, only to have the kiddo refuse to eat, knock it on the floor or immediately put it in the to-go box? Fortunately, an array of Austin-area restaurants offer Kids Eat Free specials. A purchase of an adult entree is usually required, and there may be other caveats, so read the fine print closely and give a call before heading out to clarify.

1 month ago | statesman.com | Matthew Odam

Feeding kids can be hard. When dining out at restaurants, it can quickly get expensive. What's more frustrating than spending a bunch of money on a kid's meal, only to have the kiddo refuse to eat, knock it on the floor or immediately put it in the to-go box? Fortunately, an array of Austin-area restaurants offer Kids Eat Free specials. A purchase of an adult entree is usually required, and there may be other caveats, so read the fine print closely and give a call before heading out to clarify.