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About The Austinot

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Welcome to The Austinot! We’re glad you’re here. The Austinot is a local blog about the city of Austin, TX and we exist to support all things Austin.

The Austinot was born in a living room, and we’ve always written like we’re talking to a living room full of our closest friends. Even as The Austinot has grown and our community has expanded, our blogger team has stayed approachable and friendly. We hope you feel like you’re among friends whenever you visit our site.

Our Story

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The Austinot was founded in December 2011 by Eric & Brittany Highland, in anticipation of their move to Austin. Here’s their story:

We started the Austinot for fun, as a hobby, and we had no long-term plan. Heck, even our Austinot.com domain name was chosen on a whim using a random name generator. It reminded us a little bit of “astronaut,” with the connotation of exploring and discovering, so we went with it!

We didn’t even set up Google Analytics to record visitor statistics until a few months later. Imagine our surprise when we were getting 20,000 pageviews in February 2012, 30,000 in March, and 40,000 in April! More than a little shocked, we realized that we were onto something. Since people were reading, we decided to keep writing!

The Austinot Team

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Bill Tucker

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Jersey born and New York bred, I moved to Austin from Manhattan in August 2013. Since arriving, I’ve been rambling about this great city trying to discover every cool nook and cranny Austin has to offer.

Aside from my 8 to 5 as an IT tech, I write TV recaps for Entertainment Weekly, film reviews for two literary sites (as well as my own) and articles for any random place looking for content. I also have three published short stories under my belt with a few more in the works. My hobbies include gaming, hockey, drumming and soaking in Austin’s incredible craft beer culture.

I’m super psyched to be a part of the Austinot team and share my experiences with y’all! (Said un-ironically. Imagine that from a life-long East Coaster!)

Check out all of my everything and follow me on Twitter.

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Things to do

Things to do in Austin this week

10 Fun Things to do in Austin this week of August 8, 2022 include EPIC Sunset Bat Paddle, Carpenter Hotel BBQ Pool Party, and more!

Austin is now among the fastest-growing metroplexes in the US! Keeping up with the growth, luckily, there’s plenty going on in Austin all days of the week. There are things to do on Monday in Austin, of course, things to do in Austin on Saturday night, and everything in between! Some of you may be […]

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Horseback Riding in Austin: Horse Riding Lessons For Adults and Kids Near You

If you’ve always been captivated by cowboy movies about the Wild West and are looking for adult horse riding lessons near me, Austin is the place to be! There are a ton of places that offer horseback riding in Austin with a range of adult horseback riding lessons, including picking your own horse, learning different […]

Things to do in Austin

Top 10 things to do in Austin with kids this weekend of August 5, 2022 include Saturday Family Funday, Back to School Bash, and more!

If there’s one thing about this city, it’s that there is always something going on. So, if you’re looking for fun things to do in Austin with kids this weekend of August 5, 2022, there’s plenty of fun to be had, including the First Friday Ghost Tour, Disney’s Newsies, and more! Top Pick for Summer Camps […]

Things to do in Austin

10 Fun Things to Do in Austin This Weekend of August 5, 2022 Include Queer Yoga, Grounded Dance Cardio, and More!

  For summer camp information, check out our page for Best Summer Camps in Austin for 2022!  If you would like to discover more Things to do in Austin this Week & Things to do in Austin with Kids this Weekend, check out Facebook for immediate notifications.

Classic Game Fest 2022 in Austin

Classic Game Fest 2022 in Austin: A Can’t Miss Celebration of Retro Videogames

  Remember the good old days of videogames? You and your friends huddled around a tiny CRT TV kicking each other in Street Fighter, battling Bowser in Super Mario Bros, or blasting demons in Doom. Modern videogames offer best in class visuals and expansive experiences. But there’s nothing quite like blowing into a cartridge, slamming it […]

Recent Posts

  • 10 Fun Things to do in Austin this week of August 8, 2022 include EPIC Sunset Bat Paddle, Carpenter Hotel BBQ Pool Party, and more!
  • Horseback Riding in Austin: Horse Riding Lessons For Adults and Kids Near You
  • Top 10 things to do in Austin with kids this weekend of August 5, 2022 include Saturday Family Funday, Back to School Bash, and more!
  • 10 Fun Things to Do in Austin This Weekend of August 5, 2022 Include Queer Yoga, Grounded Dance Cardio, and More!
  • Classic Game Fest 2022 in Austin: A Can’t Miss Celebration of Retro Videogames

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