Author Archives: Lisa Davis

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on March 11, 2020. Bob Williams is a rescuer of broken animals and broken people, with a heart as big as Texas. In 2008, Williams began Ranch Hands Rescue, located in Denton, Texas, with a mission to bring together abused and neglected animals with abused and neglected people.Continue reading “Five Minutes With Bob Williams: Owner Ranch Hands Rescue”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on February 27, 2020. Jaylon Smith is living the American dream. Smith played college football for Notre Dame, where just last year during the off-season, he completed his degree after signing a five-year contract extension with America’s Team, the Dallas Cowboys, making him the third highest-paid middle linebackerContinue reading “Texas Essentials: Jaylon Smith, Dallas Cowboys Linebacker”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on February 20, 2020. The Lake Travis community is getting a little larger as its first film festival heads to the area February 27-March 1 with festival-goers basking in lake views while enjoying some of the best new independent films. It’s been a dream of one local LakeContinue reading “Lake Travis Film Festival, an Inaugural Event”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on February 13, 2020. Valentine’s Day has historically focused on love between a man and woman, so how does a straight, married matchmaker create a successful business pairing up professional LGBTQ singles? The answer is simple—with objectivity, compassion, optimism and the fundamental belief that everyone deserves love.Continue reading “Five Minutes With Tammy Shaklee: LGBTQ Matchmaker”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on February 5, 2020. Amy Arnold and Jessica Stanley created their successful Card My Yard business to help others create moments of surprise and to celebrate their special moments. Arnold and Stanley, both native Texans and moms to three kids, became fast friends after meeting during Bible study.Continue reading “Five Minutes With Amy Arnold, Jessica Stanley: Co-Founders Card My Yard”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on January 27, 2020. Carly Brasseux’s hunting journey began because she fell in love with a true outdoorsman. This love fueled her desire to connect more deeply with him but, during the process, she discovered herself. Brasseux began hunting at a ranch in South Texas, where sheContinue reading “Texas Essentials: Carly Brasseux, Author “How To Hunt Like A Girl””

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on January 22, 2020. “When I meet another great player, it doesn’t matter whether they’re black, brown, yellow, male, female, or whatever—music is about transcending all that anyhow,” says Sue Foley. The Canadian grew up mesmerized by her father’s guitar and, although her brothers preferred the ferociousContinue reading “#TXVoices: Sue Foley, Blues Musician”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on January 20, 2020. As the African American Museum in Dallas celebrates its 45th anniversary, the Kinsey African American Art & History Collection is making a stop in the Lone Star State. Since its opening, the African American Museum in Dallas has become a cultural icon and theContinue reading “Five Minutes With Dr. Harry Robinson Jr.: African American Museum President, CEO”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on January 16, 2020. Kelly Sticksel is a special effects expert and knows how to turn a live show into a spectacular, awe-inspiring event. Sticksel was on his way to becoming a banker, but life had something different in store for the special effects guru. As a self-proclaimedContinue reading “#TXVoices: Kelly Sticksel, Special Effects Expert”