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Growing Up in East Austin

Pio Renteria: Integrated into the Fabric of Austin Words by Jessi Devenyns  Photo by Eric Morales Robertson Hill in the Swingin’ Sixties. A house on East 10th Street was home to 10 children, one of whom remembers endless meals of rice and beans accompanied by tortillas as being the catalyst that prompted him to get...
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August/September 2019 Local + Native Knowledge

East Austin bridging the generational gap

East Austin non-profits try to bridge the generational divide. Words by Jessi Devenyns  Photos by Will Bowling Wandering around the streets of East Austin, it’s hard not to notice the occasional bungalow sandwiched between new construction and fresh-out-of-the-oven restaurants. It can seem that these homes are out of place and frozen in time making one...
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June/July 2019 Local + Native Knowledge

International Women’s Day

Making a difference one woman at a time Words by Alison Bryce Women have been making an impact on East Austin for years. For International Women’s Day, here’s a look at just six of the many local women impacting the community around them.  Colette BurnetteHuston-Tilloston UniversityDr. Colette Burnette has persevered through the social current to...
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LifeStyle Local + Native Knowledge

I live here. I give here.

Helping the city one donation at a time Words by Alison Bryce I Live Here I Give Here is hosting their annual day of giving, Amplify Austin, on February 28. These 24 hours will allow Central Texas nonprofits to receive donations in a fun and easy way which will help them continue to give back...
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Giving Back Local + Native Knowledge
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Celebrate Black History Month

A look into the lives of influential black leaders Words by Sam Lauron Photo of Jacob Fontaine courtesy of Austin History Center Countless prominent figures throughout Austin’s history have made an impact on this city and beyond. Here are just a few of the local leaders who have contributed their voice, skills, and social initiatives to the betterment of their...
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Black History Month Local + Native Knowledge

The Local Film Industry

Where to Go to Get the Shot Words by Sam Lauron  Photos Courtesy of Pool Party Studios and Originator Studios The right equipment and resources can make all the difference when creating branded marketing content or producing a music video or filming a show. Whether it’s an intimate space for photos or a large venue...
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February/March 2019 Local + Native Knowledge

Harlem Theater

A Jewel of East Austin’s Past Words by Montinique Monroe  Photos courtesy Austin History Center A vacant lot sits at the corner of East 12th and Salina streets, leaving new residents with no trace of what once existed on the plot of land. However, East Austin natives vividly remember the beloved black movie theater that...
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Black History Month Local + Native Knowledge
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