From the moment you walk into Floyd’s 99 Barbershop, it’s clear this isn’t a typical barbershop. Music fills the space, posters line the walls, and the energy feels lived-in rather than styled. It’s part barbershop, part creative hub, part neighborhood hangout, and that blend is intentional.

EVERY JANUARY, gyms overflow, people set ambitious goals, and annual “resolutions” are made. The cultural rhythm is familiar. Yet by February, that burst of enthusiasm often begins to fade. As daily routines settle in and the novelty wears off, motivation dwindles. “Motivation isn’t meant to carry you,” says Pilates instructor Lee Vallely. “Consistency is. Discipline is. But most importantly, it’s about focusing on who you want to be, not just what you want to do.”

Soud Twal, a top national realtor, and his wife, Tiffany, chose to settle in Mueller for its sense of community, warmth, and energy.

Austin Classical Guitar’s 35th season was marked in memorable style at Troublemaker Studios.