Entries by Jenna

TXB Supports Schools Across Texas, Donating Nearly $75,000 to Educators

Texas-based convenience store celebrates back-to-school season with gifts and supplies,  visits 17 school districts across the state     SPICEWOOD, Texas (Sept. 14, 2026) — Texas Born (TXB), a family of restaurant-style convenience stores serving fresh-made food, celebrated teachers across Texas through its annual Back-to-School Initiative. Each year, TXB donates student coupons and teacher gift bags […]

A Leader Among Leaders: Head of School Colleen Lynch Honored as Recipient of 2026 Austin Business Journal Women in Business Awards

AUSTIN, Texas (August 28, 2026) — Recognizing years of exceptional leadership, countless lives changed, and relentless dedication to Austin students and families, St. Michael’s Prep Head of School Colleen Lynch was recently honored as a 2026 Austin Business Journal Women in Business Awards recipient.  The annual awards program honors outstanding women in Central Texas who […]

TXB Names New President to Accelerate Next Phase of Growth

Texas-based convenience store welcomes Nate Brazier who will work closely with Owner and CEO Kevin Smartt to lead the company’s next chapter of growth and expansion   SPICEWOOD, Texas (Aug. 26, 2026) — Texas Born (TXB), a family of restaurant-style convenience stores serving fresh-made food, today announced Nate Brazier will join the company as President. […]

LivAway Suites® Breaks Ground in Montgomery, Continues Rapid Nationwide Expansion

MONTGOMERY, Ala., Aug. 18, 2026  — LivAway Suites, one of the nation’s fastest growing economy extended stay brands, has broken ground on its first hotel in Alabama, marking the company’s entry into the state and another milestone in its continued expansion across the Southeast. The Montgomery property is part of a broader regional expansion that […]

TXB Launches Sweet Treat and Savory Eats with  New Limited-Time Offerings 

Texas-based convenience store freshens menu with new craveable limited-time options  SPICEWOOD, Texas (July 8, 2026) — Texas Born (TXB), a family of customer service-oriented convenience stores serving fresh-made food, is introducing their newest limited-time offerings featuring a lineup of sweet and savory options that are guaranteed to leave guests wanting more.   These mouthwatering, limited-time menu items are available now through Oct. 6 at participating TXB locations. TXB […]

Extended Stay Trailblazer LivAway Suites® Continues Expansion by Opening the Doors on its Location in Surprise, Ariz.

SURPRISE, Ariz., June 8, 2026 — Economy extended stay brand LivAway Suites® has opened its Surprise, Ariz. location, fueling the brand’s momentum not only by accelerating its footprint in the Grand Canyon State, but across the country. At the LivAway Suites location nestled in Arizona’s West Valley, guests can expect to discover the perfect balance of suburban […]

Congratulations, Graduates! St. Michael’s Prep Celebrates the Class of 2026 

The 93 members of the Class of 2026 earned more than $18.3 million in merit aid and will continue their journeys at top colleges and universities across the country.  AUSTIN, Texas (May 21, 2026) — As another school year comes to a close, St. Michael’s Prep proudly celebrates the Class of 2026 and the dedication, perseverance, and spirit […]

Excellence All the Way to Our Nation’s Capital: St. Michael’s Prep Students Invited to Represent Texas at Inaugural U.S. Governor’s Cup Robotics Showcase 

Austin, Texas: The nation’s capital is calling, and St. Michael’s Prep students are answering on behalf of the entire state of Texas.   Texas Governor Greg Abbott has officially invited the St. Michael’s Prep FIRST® Tech Challenge Robotics Team 12928, the Lightsaders, to represent the state of Texas at the inaugural United States Governor’s Cup FIRST ® Tech Challenge Showcase Event in Washington, D.C. In a formal […]

Lightsaders Take on the World at FIRST Championship 

St. Michael’s Prep FTC robotics team #12928 places 13th in its division at the world’s largest robotics event for students in grades 7–12.  AUSTIN, Texas (May 6, 2026) — The St. Michael’s Prep Lightsaders recently took their talents to the world stage, competing at the 2026 FIRST® Tech Challenge World Championship, part of the FIRST® Championship presented by BAE Systems.  […]