This guest post is by Allen Schowengerdt. 4:30 a.m. Kids wake up. 5:00 a.m. Kids back to bed after a struggle and a small bribe. 6:00 a.m. Kids awake again. It’s clear they’re not going back to bed. 6:30 a.m. We manage to make our way from under the covers, due largely to the automatic […]
Harvesting the Best Veggie Burger in Austin: Magnolia Cafe
This guest blog post is by Kat Mandelstein. Last month, my friend Eric Highland, founder of the Austinot and a true carnivore, started a blog series on the Best Burger Joint in Austin. Since Eric had little to no desire to eat a veggie burger and I have now been eating predominantly vegan for the […]
Fighting Human Trafficking in Austin One Lipstick at a Time
This guest blog post is by Nicole Marett. Many people are surprised to discover that slavery still exists. Though slavery has been abolished, there are more people in slavery now than ever before in human history. What’s even more shocking is that it’s happening here. There is human trafficking in Austin, our beloved and quirky […]
Cancer Connection Battles Alongside Cancer Patients in Austin
The first time I heard the words “You have cancer” was when my grandmother, Lila Rau, was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer. My instant reaction was, “She’s going to die.” Defying fear, instinct kicked in to fight this horrific disease. My family and I waged battle by giving our loving support, attending every appointment, […]
Young Austinite Wins Ride on Historic Tall Ship Still Sailing
Editor’s Note: Because the Austinot’s founder, Eric Highland, is a 20-year veteran of the United States Coast Guard, I was delighted when I first heard the following story. I’m grateful to Richard for sharing his story and aspirations with our community, and for the example he sets for his generation of young Austinites. […]
Stereotype Apparel: Changing the World One Shirt at a Time
This guest blog post is by Adam Sweeney. “Changing the world one shirt at a time” is more than just a slogan for Stereotype Apparel, the charitable clothing line based in Austin, Texas. For the team behind it, it’s a movement and way of life. Inspired by recent tragic events that have polarized the country, […]
Guest Blog: Who Is the Best Austin Filmmaker?
This guest blog post is by Harrison Flatau and Josh Elmer. Hello Austinot! Harrison and Josh here from MovieDebaters.com. We’re dedicated to providing a space for thought-provking film posts, and the wonderful folks here at The Austinot wanted to us to share some of that with you. We’ve decided to share our monthly debate on […]
Guest Blog: Guide to Specialty Drinks in Austin
This guest blog post is by Chris Lloyd. Austin is a town that enjoys a drink or two (or more). Most of us have a favorite drink — our standard cocktail that we can order just about anywhere. But sometimes you may want to try something a little different. Here are some Austin options for […]
Guest Blog: The Mighty Cone – Pioneer Among Austin Food Trucks
Editor’s Note: Since The Mighty Cone’s food trailer court shut down on South Congress, they relocated to The Picnic at 1720 Barton Springs Road. This guest blog post is by Kristin Sheppard. Austin is inundated with so many fantastic food trucks that it’s easy to forget they weren’t always here. In the last couple years there’s been […]
Guest Blog: My Top 5 Favorite Parks in Austin
This guest blog post is by Ashly Howard. As a mother of three, I want to make sure my children have just as much fun at the park as I do at the casino. I want to make sure their hair blows in the wind and their minds race deciding what they want to do […]