by Amanda Longtain | May 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
I married a musician-farmer 19 years ago in Wimberley, Texas. Our vows compared the commitment of marriage to an oak tree with deep root systems and place-based heritage. Our families loved the metaphor, but mostly loved how quickly we got through the ceremony. It was...
by Amanda Longtain | Feb 11, 2026 | Blog
We have an opportunity to be champions of family-centered community-building by investing in more community schools across Texas. A community school is a public school that doubles as a hub for families and local organizations, integrating education with essential...