Austin, TX
Austin Natural Mattress Celebrates 26 Years as Central Texas Leader in Organic and Non-Toxic Sleep Products
AUSTIN, Texas, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Austin Natural Mattress is celebrating its 26th year serving Central Texas, marking a milestone that reflects how dramatically consumer awareness of mattress materials and sleep environments has evolved over the past two decades.
Austin Natural Mattress: Serving Austin Healthy Sleep Since 1999
Founded by Shane Coker, Austin Natural Mattress opened at a time when most shoppers focused primarily on mattress firmness, while synthetic petroleum-based foams such as memory foam had become the conventional industry norm. Today, many customers arrive asking detailed questions about mattress construction, materials, and whether products contain synthetics, fiberglass, or chemical fire retardants.
“Twenty-six years ago few thought twice about what their mattress was made of,” said Shane Coker, owner of Austin Natural Mattress. “Now customers regularly ask about natural latex, organic certifications, and whether mattresses contain fiberglass or chemical fire retardants.”
Americans spend roughly one-third of their lives in bed, and growing interest in sleep health has led many consumers to pay closer attention to the materials surrounding them during sleep.
That awareness has increased in recent years as conversations about indoor air quality, allergy season, and low-toxic homes have become more common among homeowners. News organizations, scientists, and whistle-blowers have also alerted the public & helped inform the discussion.
According to Amanda Demuth, MSN, RN, wellness advisor at Austin Natural Mattress, the bedroom environment plays a larger role in sleep health than many people realize.
“The materials in mattresses and bedding are in direct contact with people for eight hours every night and can influence the air they breathe,” Demuth said. “Many of our customers come in looking for relief from chemical sensitivities that can show up as morning congestion, headaches, sore throats, or itchy skin. Others have just done their research and have come to realize just how toxic many non-organic mattresses can be.”
Austin Natural Mattress specializes in natural, organic, and non-toxic mattresses made with materials such as certified organic latex, cotton, and wool, and maintains a showroom free of products containing fiberglass or chemical fire retardants.
The store carries natural, organic, and luxury brands including Avocado, Naturepedic, Vispring, and The Natural Mattress Home, all known for using natural materials and transparent construction.
Austin Natural Mattress has remained locally owned since its founding in 1999 and continues to serve customers across Central Texas and beyond. The company later expanded with a sister showroom, Houston Natural Mattress, serving the Greater Houston area.
Media tours of the showroom and interviews with owner Shane Coker and wellness advisor Amanda Demuth, MSN, RN are available upon request.
About Austin Natural Mattress
Locally owned since 1999, Austin Natural Mattress specializes in natural, organic, and luxury sleep solutions. Our curated selection includes premium, eco-friendly brands such as Avocado, Naturepedic, Vispring, Posh + Lavish, and The Natural Mattress Home. Dedicated to superior comfort, sustainability, and wellness, Austin Natural Mattress continues to set the benchmark for healthy, luxurious sleep.
Press Inquiries
Amanda Demuth
amanda@austinnaturalmattress.com
(512) 452-4444
https://www.austinnaturalmattress.com
Austin Natural Mattress
7530 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78757
A video accompanying this announcement is available here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=uT6GLULk4GU
There was a significant reduction in the number of antisemitic incidents in Rhode Island in 2025, according to a national Jewish advocacy group.
According to the Anti-Defamation League’s latest Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, there were 26 antisemitic incidents in the state last year. That’s down from the 52 incidents counted by the group in 2024.
Samantha Joseph, New England regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, says a big reason for the reduction is a steep decline in antisemitism on college campuses.
“It shows that campus administrators are taking their responsibilities very seriously to provide a safe environment for all of their students,” said Joseph.
Brown University had over $500 million in federal funding frozen by the Trump administration last year following investigations into alleged antisemitism on campus. The funding was restored after Brown reached a settlement with the administration.
The reduction in antisemitic incidents in Rhode Island reflects a wider trend in New England as a whole. According to the ADL’s report, there were 400 antisemitic incidents in the region in 2025, compared to 638 the previous year.
While she’s pleased about the overall drop in antisemitic incidents in Rhode Island, Joseph says a number of concerning trends continue to persist. In particular, the state is still seeing more anti-Jewish incidents than it did prior to the October 7 attacks on Israel that launched the Gaza War in 2023.
Joseph is also concerned about the violent nature of local incidents of antisemitism.
“Even though overall incidents are down, assaults are up and assaults with a deadly weapon are up significantly,” said Joseph. “Our communities remain concerned for their safety, and our work is far from done.”
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Severe thunderstorms are possible Sunday evening as a cold front arrives in Central Texas. KXAN’s First Warning Weather Team will keep you updated on the weather coverage.
Risks to be aware of are damaging wind gusts that could reach as high as 60 to 75 mph and large hail up to quarter size.
Weather Resources:
Live Updates:
5:22 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued for all counties except for Milam County.
3:51 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Mason, San Saba, and Lampasas County until 9:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.: The primary risk for Sunday’s severe weather is damaging wind gusts which could cause power outages.
3:26 p.m.: Storms will likely move toward the I-35 corridor around 6 p.m. Most of the storms will enter the Hill Country around 6 p.m. and the Austin metro counties after 8 p.m.
Video of new Texas Tech System chancellor home at historic Lubbock property
The Texas Tech System is acquiring the historic Tudor Revival ‘English Home’ in Lubbock to serve as the new chancellor’s residence.
Money and rankings don’t make a great university. Providing opportunities for disadvantaged students and protecting academic freedom, however, do.
Case in point: Michael and Susan Dell recently surpassed $1 billion in giving to the University of Texas at Austin, launching a plan to build a new medical center and advanced research campus in north Austin.
To be sure, this is a magnanimous gift that will fund important initiatives. While enormously grateful for this contribution, I am disappointed that this gift was not accompanied with a strong message from Michael Dell admonishing the University for gutting DEI and infringing upon academic freedom.
As a colleague of mine astutely observed: “Good luck recruiting doctors and med students. The attacks on DEI and political climates will mean a lot more than rankings and money long-term.”
UT System Board of Regents Chairman Kevin Eltife, referencing the Dell gift, is right: “We are transforming this site into a new campus the world has never seen before.” Yes, never seen, but in a very negative and dangerous way!
Last week, I received a message from the Texas Exes: “This is your last chance to show your support during 40 Hours for the Forty Acres, UT Austin’s Texas-sized fundraising event. Can we count on you?”
My answer: “No, absolutely not. I won’t give one dime to a university that no longer is committed to diversity and preserving academic freedom.”
Having proudly taught at UT for 41 years, I am sad to say this.
– Richard Cherwitz, Ph.D. is the Ernest A. Sharpe Centennial Professor Emeritus, Moody College of Communication and Founding Director, Intellectual Entrepreneurship Consortium (IE) at The University of Texas at Austin.
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