The 2016 Community Challenge is far from over, and Texans in Corpus Christi are busy fighting for the prize! Corpus Christi currently sits in third place in the metro division, behind San Antonio and Austin, but Mayor Nelda Martinez is…

You made your New Year’s resolutions, but they’re already slipping?  It’s usually around this time that we start slipping on our resolutions. Life hits us with busyness and that sense of gusto we experienced two weeks ago morphs into mid-January guilt. If…

With almost two weeks of the 2016 Community Challenge under our (slightly looser) belts, there is already fierce competition in every size category! One close-call exists between San Angelo, Texas and Allen, Texas at the top of the mid-sized city category.…

Mulling over what to give your friends and family this holiday season? On a tight budget? Try this easy-to-make fresh fruit butter recipe that’s great for gifts! For a direct link: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/fresh-fruit-butter Ingredients: Prep: 15-30minutes; 45minutes-1.5 hours (depending on the kind…

Texas is now the 11th most obese state in the nation. That’s one high ranking we aren’t too proud of. Our state faces a great challenge in terms of size, but it also boasts unmatched state pride, brilliant innovators, and one of the…

With Thanksgiving around the corner, many of us here in Austin will join the mass exodus along IH-35 for the long and painstakingly slow trek home. If you’re worried about how to plan for your normally 3 ½ hours but…

If you’re a well-informed, health-conscious person who has put on some unwanted pounds in the past year despite trying to eat healthy, there’s a good possibility that the Halo Effect was at work! As humans, we conceptualize our world using…

Whether it’s our phone, computer, or tablet, we usually start each morning and end each day looking at our screens. The IT’S TIME TEXAS team is guilty of it, too; we have two mobile apps we all love to play…

  Preserve Your Bewitching Smile: Do’s and Don’ts of Halloween Candy Dressing up and trick-or treating creates lasting memories for the whole family, but there’s nothing spookier than cavities in your teeth! Moderation is key when it comes to tempting…

Urban Roots Farm Director Lea Scott was happy to chat with me, but she certainly didn’t stop to talk. She kept moving, heaving bags of soil, filling buckets with water, preparing for the day’s volunteer group. The Urban Roots farm nestled…

“Gluten free,” “No GMO,” “All-Natural”… are labels consumers are paying much more attention to these days. Be wary of those labels in general. A common healthy substitute that’s spreading fast is coconut oil. It was featured on Dr. Oz, so it must be…

Start by pepping up your oatmeal or cereal with banana and a pinch of cinnamon, or adding berries to a cup of fat-free yogurt for breakfast. Fruit and veggie smoothies are another great option! Then, add some crunch to your lunch!…

What do Ohio, Vermont, New York, and 27 other states have in common? They rank higher in “bike friendliness” than Texas. According to The League of American Bicyclists annual report card, Texas is ranked #30 in the nation for bike-ability.…

Are you one of many adults who suffer from a serious cooking phobia? Barbara Beery, a local author and entrepreneur, thinks the answer is getting us all cooking earlier in life! Barbara founded Foodie Kids 25 years ago, out of a passion for cooking…

Growing up on a beautiful ranch in Central Texas allowed me to have many unique and memorable childhood experiences. Gardening is one that holds special meaning for me. I still love spending time in the garden with my dad, growing…