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Whatever the Weather: Jackets, Boots, and Layers for Austin’s Forecast Rollercoaster 

Whatever the Weather: Jackets, Boots, and Layers for Austin’s Forecast Rollercoaster 

If you’ve lived in Central Texas long enough, you know one thing for sure: the weather here has a mind of its own. One hour it’s warm enough for iced coffee and a T-shirt, and the next you’re shivering in the H-E-B parking lot wondering why you d...

Veterans Day Spotlight: Meet Career Case Manager Jordan Kelch

Veterans Day Spotlight: Meet Career Case Manager Jordan Kelch

On Veterans Day, we honor those who served, and we also spotlight the people working every day to help veterans thrive after service. At Goodwill Central Texas, that includes Jordan Kelch, a U.S. Army veteran and Workforce Advancement Career Case Manag...

How to Turn Thrifted Finds into Dazzling Halloween Decor: DIY Ghost Side Table

How to Turn Thrifted Finds into Dazzling Halloween Decor: DIY Ghost Side Table

The following is a guest post from Country Peony Creative Director, Elizabeth Jones. Read on to discover her step-by-step tutorial on how to create adorable Halloween decor using thrifted finds and simple craft items! I love a good thrift-score tha...

National Thrift Shop Day 2025: Pro Tips from Goodwill Central Texas 

National Thrift Shop Day 2025: Pro Tips from Goodwill Central Texas 

Mark your calendar: August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day! It’s the perfect time to discover hidden gems, refresh your style, and support our local community by shopping and donating with purpose. To help you thrift like a pro, here are expert-approv...