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Explore Spring Lake at The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment

August 21, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

The Meadows Center Snorkeling Tour in San Marcos
The Meadows Center guides small groups of snorkelers on educational tours of Spring Lake (Credit: The Meadows Center)

Rejoice, Central Texans! For the first time in decades, members of the public are allowed to enter the crystal-clear waters at Spring Lake in San Marcos. Exclusive yet affordable snorkeling tours, scuba diving excursions, and stand-up paddleboarding tours of the lake are now available through The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment.

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Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: san marcos

Superhero Kimberly Collins Says Her Students Are Her Real Superpower

May 28, 2019 by Krista Hager Leave a Comment

Kim Collins Resolution Texas House of Representatives
Resolution passed by the Texas House of Representatives honoring Austin teacher Kimberly Collins (on left)

Want to know a strange secret? I imagine a world where we treat teachers with the same reverence we do musicians and actors. I also dream of a place where pop culture celebrates Nobel Peace Prize winners the same way they do Oscars winners. I know, silly right?

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Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Discoveries

Squirrels of UT Austin? Yes, They’re a Real Thing

March 27, 2019 by Katrina Cervantes Leave a Comment

Squirrels of UT Austin Yearbook
Squirrels of UT are getting a yearbook! (Credit: Marie Romano)

Squirrels. Some love them or hate them; some find them entertaining or annoying. For many of us city dwellers, squirrels are little more than a minute detail among the bustling backdrop of cars, crowds, and skyscrapers.

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Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Discoveries Tagged With: ut

Why Jewelry Designer Kendra Scott Insists on Austin as Headquarters

March 13, 2019 by Brittany Ballard 1 Comment

Kendra Scott Jewelry 2019

Kendra Scott jewelry pieces are distinguishable for their architecture and shape (Credit: Kelsey Applebaum)

Most of Austin recognizes the name, Kendra Scott. She started her jewelry empire out of a spare bedroom in Austin, growing it into a billion dollar company.

The story of the founder and her company has inspired female entrepreneurs and fashion lovers alike. If you already adore the jewelry, but have never read the story, then prepare to experience a higher level of appreciation.

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Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Discoveries, Local Business Tagged With: fashion

7 Austin Animal Shelters Where You Can Find Your New Best Friend

January 18, 2019 by Samantha Saenz Leave a Comment

Best Austin Animal Shelters

The author’s dog, Trooper, is a prime example of the many loving adoptees that are waiting for you in Austin

Austin proudly became a No Kill city in 2010. A few years later, The Huffington Post named Austin one of the safest U.S. cities for dogs and cats. Great work, Austin. I’m proud to call you home!

When you’re ready to let a furry friend invade your heart and home, help us stay No Kill by adopting a dog, cat, or even bunny from an Austin animal shelter. Below are seven local rescue groups that will help you get matched to your perfect animal companion. And don’t forget to spay and neuter, like Bob Barker always said!

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Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Discoveries, Et Cetera, Non-Profits Tagged With: dogs

Atx&o Showcases Austin’s Small Businesses

August 13, 2018 by Jonas White Leave a Comment

Brown Sisters atx&o Austin, Texas

Meet the Brown sisters, the creatives behind atx&o (Credit: Erica Tello)

Here at The Austinot, we highlight local businesses, events, and movers and shakers. So it makes sense for us to acknowledge those with a similar mission.

Few do local story sharing as well–or with as much style–as atx&o, the brainchild of sisters Ashley and Becky Brown. Whether through curated web series, quick hit spotlights, or events, atx&o is making waves and bringing people together.

I recently sat down with the Browns to flip the script and shine a spotlight on them, and the work they do.

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Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Discoveries, Local Business

Musicians’ Living Wage Advocates Fair Pay for Austin Musicians

April 24, 2018 by Bill Tucker 1 Comment

BLXPLTN Live Concert The North Door

BLXPLTN tears apart The North Door during Musicians’ Living Wage kickoff event (Credit: Nicola Gell Photography)

Instead of a candy dish or ironic red stapler, imagine a tip jar on your work desk. In lieu of a paycheck, a manager swings by, smiles politely, and drops a couple of singles in your jar. Sadly, he isn’t able to actually pay you. You’re there for exposure.

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Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Discoveries, Entertainment, Music

Latinitas Empowers Austin’s Young Latinas With Media and Technology Skills

April 11, 2018 by Amanda Sayers 1 Comment

Latinitas Austin Nonprofit

Latinitas serves girls ages 9-18 through after-school clubs, camps, conferences, and workshops
(Credit: Josie Hughes)

In this day and age, media and technology impact nearly every moment of the day. Though new jobs are constantly being created, women struggle to find their voice. Especially within the Latina community.

From a cultural perspective, Latinas have a powerful voice and important perspective to contribute to all creative sectors. This is where Latinitas shines, and why it’s become such a valuable part of the Austin community. Latinitas is empowering young Latinas to innovate through media and technology, find their voice, and let it be heard. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Discoveries, Et Cetera, Non-Profits

Aiko Lyne Helms Emmer & Rye Dessert Team at 20 Years Old

March 27, 2018 by Vi Chetan 1 Comment

Aiko Lyne Head Pastry Chef at Emmer & Rye

Aiko Lyne, Head Pastry Chef at Emmer & Rye

A high schooler who knows exactly what she wants to be professionally is a rare find. I remember my high school days. I was only concerned with making a C in all my classes, in the hopes of getting out of my parents’ home soon. If someone asked what I wanted to be, I didn’t have much to say.

But I recently met an extraordinary 20-year-old here in Austin. Her name is Aiko Lyne, and she’s Head Pastry Chef at Emmer & Rye. On her day off, the two of us sat down for a chat at the restaurant. When I asked what she was doing there, she told me her definition of a day off is to help in the kitchen and plan for the next service.

This response gives you an idea of how much Lyne loves what she does, and how much she enjoys being at Emmer & Rye. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Discoveries, Food, Food & Drink

Austinites Heal With Kermit the Therapy Dog

March 14, 2018 by Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Kermit Therapy Dog Austin Texas

Kermit the Therapy Dog

Guest article by Jesselyn Parks

“We were sitting underneath a tree and looking out over the field”, Melissa Unfred said, with a palpable, reflective calm in her voice. She’s telling this story over a speakerphone, with the roar of the highway audible on the line.

Unfred is 1,100 miles into a 1,300-mile journey. She’s returning to Austin from Parkland, Fla., the site of one of America’s most deadly school shootings. The faint panting of her certified Therapy Dog, Kermit, is not far off in the distance, coloring the phone call with a repetitive beat.

Kermit loves car rides. “Kids and parents would come and sit down next to us, and just quietly stroke his fur.” During the trip, Kermit’s working vest displayed in large, bold font: Therapy Dog. Please Pet Me. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Discoveries Tagged With: dogs

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