Sarah Hernandez

Austin, San Antonio

Features Reporter at Community Impact Newspaper

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One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning of Kyle serves Hays County area

4 days ago | communityimpact.com | Sarah Hernandez

Trending now One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning of Kyle opened in March. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)...
Plan to allow out-of-state health care workers to practice in Texas could address a primary care shortage

4 days ago | communityimpact.com | Sarah Hernandez

Health care professionals in Texas are advocating for a policy that would add the state to interstate agreements allowing certain professionals to practice in other states without getting another license. According to advocates, these compacts could reduce administrative burdens and improve access to quality health care.
Swan Songs honors individuals’ last wishes through private end-of-life concerts

5 days ago | communityimpact.com | Sarah Hernandez

Founded in Austin in 2005, Swan Songs is dedicated to using music to bring joy and comfort to individuals with a terminal illness or near the end of their lives. The nonprofit organization hopes to provide meaningful experiences by organizing “musical last wishes” concerts. The historyIn the early ‘90s, Swan Songs CEO and Founder Christine Albert had an experience that inspired her to organize private musical performances for individuals near death.
Free concerts, summer reading party: 9 Austin events to check out this June

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Sarah Hernandez

The Drop-InPresented by The Long Center in collaboration with KUTX 98.9, this free outdoor concert series will return this summer. Every Thursday, a new lineup of artists will take the stage, and guests can bring their lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the live music. RSVPs are encouraged, though drop-ins are welcome. Through Aug. 15, 8 p.m.Free (admission)The Long Center, 701 W.
Local pitmaster to compete in new season of Food Network’s “BBQ Brawl”

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Sarah Hernandez

Local fans of Food Network’s reality cooking competition “BBQ Brawl” may see a familiar name in the TV show’s season six premiere June 1. The detailsChef Arturo Ramon II of Blanco River Meat Company, a local catering company, is in the newest season of “BBQ Brawl.” The show stars celebrity chef Bobby Flay and other chefs, who coach pitmasters from across the U.S. in a series of grilling challenges. This season’s team captains are Flay, Maneet Chauhan and Antonia Lofaso.
New audiology office slated to open in Southwest Austin this year

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Sarah Hernandez

Trending now Waterloo Audiology offers a variety of services, including hearing aid solutions, ear cleanings and hearing evaluations. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)...
La Michoacana Plus ice cream parlor now open in South Austin

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Sarah Hernandez

South Austinites have a new place to get their fix of mangonadas, raspas, paletas and more this summer. The detailsLa Michoacana Plus ice cream parlor is now open at 5510 S. I-35 frontage road, Unit 250, Austin, near Fiesta Mart. The business offers a variety of Mexican snacks and cold treats, including paletas de agua, paletas de leche, aguas frescas, ice cream, banana splits and more. La Michoacana Plus also serves food items like nachos, elote and chicharrón preparado.
Allday Pizza to close East Sixth trailer at the end of May

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Sarah Hernandez

Austin pizza joint Allday Pizza announced plans to close its East Austin trailer to focus on its two brick-and-mortar locations. The last day of service will be May 31. The overviewAllday Pizza officials announced in a social media post that its trailer at the East Austin bar Daydreamer will close. Owners Daniel Sorg and Townsend Smith opened the location in November 2023. “Endless thanks to the [Daydreamer] team for taking a chance on us and letting us take root on the East Side,” the post reads.
Family-friendly ChupacabraCon returns to San Marcos May 30-June 1

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Sarah Hernandez

Local gamers looking for plans this weekend can look no further than the 11th annual ChupacabraCon, a convention packed with tabletop gaming, board games, panels, tournaments and more, benefiting charity. The detailsChupacabraCon will take place May 30- June 1 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center.
Hot chicken spot Tumble 22 to debut in San Marcos this summer

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Sarah Hernandez

A new chicken hot chicken spot is opening soon in San Marcos. The overviewTumble 22, a Texas-based hot chicken restaurant, will open on Thorpe Lane in June, according to a social media post from the business. The restaurant is opening in what was previously Rent-A-Center. Tumble 22 has locations throughout the Austin and Houston areas, and serves chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders and salads, as well as family and kids’ meals.