Author Archives: Lisa Davis

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on November 26, 2019. J. Robert Moore says, “If I wasn’t acting, and I didn’t work in the theater at all, I would probably—be very sad and gloomy somewhere.” As a result of being called “so dramatic” by his second-grade teacher, Moore grew up with the ideaContinue reading “Texas Essentials: J. Robert Moore, Actor, Director, “Golden Girls” Fan”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on November 19, 2019. “I am a social worker,” says Kathryn Jacobs. Jacobs, who was named North Texas Social Worker of the Year in 2017, is also an innovator, a leader and humanitarian, who speaks three languages and has devoted her career to helping others for overContinue reading “Five Minutes With Kathryn Jacobs: SafeHaven President, CEO”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on November 18, 2019. Barbara Bronstein is rescuing food one meal at a time and on a mission to fill stomachs, not landfills. For more than 30 years, Bronstein has resided in Houston where she had attended her fair share of banquets over the years. A commonContinue reading “#TXVoices: Barbara Bronstein, Founder, Second Servings Houston”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on November 13, 2019. Jen Hatmaker is a New York Times bestselling author, wife, mother of seven, podcast host, blogger, speaker and social experimenter. The Texas native was inspired by her book, “7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess,” to take her social experiment of restraint and turnContinue reading “Five Minutes With Jen Hatmaker: Author “7 Days of Christmas””

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on November 12, 2019. To say luxury textiles run in Rana Argenio’s blood would be an understatement. Her family has been in the textile industry for five generations selling luxury bed, bath and table linens to retailers and interior designers for more than 30 years. It cameContinue reading “Five Minutes With Rana Argenio: 10 Grove Founder”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on November 11, 2019. The signature red carpet rolls out November 14-17 at the NRG Center. The Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market began as a church bazaar and has turned into the second-largest fundraising event support the Houston Ballet Foundation and its programs. This year’s theme, “Clara’s Dream,”Continue reading “Shop ‘Til You Drop for a Great Cause at Houston Ballet’s Nutcracker Market”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on November 7, 2019. Austin was at least 130 decibels louder over the weekend when F1’s elite automotive speedsters made their way to the 2019 U.S. Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) has proudly hosted Formula One (F1) for theContinue reading “F1’s 2019 U.S. Grand Prix: A Bumpy Weekend at the Races”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on November 4, 2019. Adventure awaits in a jungle where danger lurks in every tree and only the brave dare enter! ZACH Theatre opens its 2019-20 Family Series season with the retelling of Rudyard Kipling’s Mowgli stories, “Jungalbook.” Adapted by Edward Mast, “Jungalbook” is a story of humansContinue reading “ZACH Theatre’s “Jungalbook,” Tale of Loyalty, Betrayal”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on November 1, 2019. Heath Riddles is passionate about Austin’s green spaces and believes Pease Park represents all that makes Austin great. For more than 15 years, nonprofits have been pivotal in Riddles’ life and front and center in his heart. He has helped raise millions of dollarsContinue reading “Texas Essentials: Heath Riddles, CEO Pease Park Conservancy”