The team behind Knights of the Grail, a non-profit based in Paige, Texas, discusses how they provide therapeutic horsemanship for veterans as well as jousting shows for Sherwood Forest Faire.

The team behind Knights of the Grail, a non-profit based in Paige, Texas, discusses how they provide therapeutic horsemanship for veterans as well as jousting shows for Sherwood Forest Faire.

The Jousting is Competitive

Tracy Frank, who's based in Seguin, Texas, tells the story of how she started the Society for Animal Rescue and Adoption.

Tracy Frank, who's based in Seguin, Texas, tells the story of how she started the Society for Animal Rescue and Adoption.

We Have Around 700 Animals

Jennifer Wilson (AKA Hydra) and Amy Sherman (AKA Electra Blu) discuss how they helped found Texas Roller Girls and pioneer the very sport of roller derby.

Jennifer Wilson (AKA Hydra) and Amy Sherman (AKA Electra Blu) discuss how they helped found Texas Roller Girls and pioneer the very sport of roller derby.

We Were The First

Kevin Ivester, owner of both Ivester Contemporary and East Side Picture Framing, shares how the East Austin Arts District movement came to be and discusses the current fine arts scene.

Kevin Ivester, owner of both Ivester Contemporary and East Side Picture Framing, shares how the East Austin Arts District movement came to be and discusses the current fine arts scene.

Creating an Arts District in Austin

Kenya Rodriguez, a folklorico dancer and A&M student, reflects on her Mexican heritage and shares the time she performed on stage with famous band Pierce the Veil. 

Kenya Rodriguez, a folklorico dancer and A&amp;M student, reflects on her Mexican heritage and shares the time she performed on stage with famous band Pierce the Veil.

Ballet Folklorico Celestial

Fernando Palomo, a Texas painter, discusses his art journey, love for biking and current exhibition at an Austin art gallery.

Fernando Palomo, a Texas painter, discusses his art journey, love for biking and current exhibition at an Austin art gallery.

No One On That Paper is Going to Judge Me

Monica Maldonado Williams, who co-founded the New Philanthropists in Austin, discusses barriers to philanthropy and non-profit leadership boards for people of color.

Monica Maldonado Williams, who co-founded the New Philanthropists in Austin, discusses barriers to philanthropy and non-profit leadership boards for people of color.

Nothing About Us Without Us

Christina Hiltscher, owner of Unchained Art Contemporary Gallery, discusses the growing fine art scene in Austin. 

Christina Hiltscher, owner of Unchained Art Contemporary Gallery, discusses the growing fine art scene in Austin.

It's a Great Time To Be in Austin For the Arts

Lisa Doggett, an Austin-based family physician, talks about her life-changing diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and the simple practice that helps her symptoms as well as her experience as a patient rather than doctor. 

Lisa Doggett, an Austin-based family physician, talks about her life-changing diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and the simple practice that helps her symptoms as well as her experience as a patient rather than doctor.

I Felt Like My Future Was Cancelled

Dimitri Staszewski, an Austin-based photographer, talks about his experience documenting a friend's cancer journey only to be diagnosed with cancer himself a year into the project.

Dimitri Staszewski, an Austin-based photographer, talks about his experience documenting a friend's cancer journey only to be diagnosed with cancer himself a year into the project.

I Never Really Had to Think of my Own Mortality Before

When you think of a Texan, you probably picture someone wearing a cowboy hat and riding a horse. And while that’s sometimes the case, it doesn’t fit for everyone. That's why the Austin American-Statesman is proud to present Truly Texan, a podcast showcasing all the different people that make the Lone Star State unique. We're telling your stories, from the El Paso desert to the Galveston coast and from the dust storms of Lubbock to the cityscape of Austin. Head over to the Statesman website to submit your story and share what makes you truly Texan.

When you think of a Texan, you probably picture someone wearing a cowboy hat and riding a horse. And while that’s sometimes the case, it doesn’t fit for everyone. That's why the Austin American-Statesman is proud to present Truly Texan, a podcast showcasing all the different people that make the Lone Star State unique. We're telling your stories, from the El Paso desert to the Galveston coast and from the dust storms of Lubbock to the cityscape of Austin. Head over to the Statesman website to submit your story and share what makes you truly Texan.

Truly Texan

When you think of a Texan, you probably picture someone wearing a cowboy hat and riding a horse. And while that’s sometimes the case, it doesn’t fit for everyone. Texans come in all shapes, sizes, ethnicities and backgrounds, and that's why the Austin American-Statesman is proud to present Truly Texan, a podcast showcasing all the different people that make the Lone Star State so unique. And the best part: it features you. We're telling your self-submitted stories, from the El Paso desert to the Galveston coast and from the dust storms of Lubbock to the cityscape of Austin. We want to hear the stories of your lives, from your struggles to your triumphs and everything in between. Head over to the Statesman website to submit your story and share what makes you truly Texan.

When you think of a Texan, you probably picture someone wearing a cowboy hat and riding a horse. And while that’s sometimes the case, it doesn’t fit for everyone. Texans come in all shapes, sizes, ethnicities and backgrounds, and that's why the Austin American-Statesman is proud to present Truly Texan, a podcast showcasing all the different people that make the Lone Star State so unique. And the best part: it features you. We're telling your self-submitted stories, from the El Paso desert to the Galveston coast and from the dust storms of Lubbock to the cityscape of Austin. We want to hear the stories of your lives, from your struggles to your triumphs and everything in between. Head over to the Statesman website to submit your story and share what makes you truly Texan.

Truly Texan

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