Walking History

The Tejano Trails Words by Mary Bryce Photos Courtesy of Tejanotrails.org The east side of Austin has a long and complex history. In 1928, the City of Austin made access to regular utilities and services almost impossible for minority groups unless they lived in the area that is now east Austin. Tejano Trails volunteer Lori...

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6 Best Cold Treats

This summer, keep calm and carry on. Words By Jessica Devenyns Photos courtesy of Lick Honest Ice Creams & Prohibition Creamery Austin in the summertime can be comically warm. The fall too. And the spring. Basically, there is a large portion of the calendar year where Austinites are wandering from air-conditioned building to air-conditioned building. However,...

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Longtime East Austin resident & musician David Ramirez goes on tour again. Words by Mary Bryce Photos by Eric Morales On a slow weekday afternoon, Ramirez casually enters the venue slightly late. Sweating a little, and very apologetic, he makes sure to get a drink before sitting down to talk about life as a musician....

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Awash in Gouache

East Austin Illustrator Caitlin B. Alexander Words by Jess Hagemann Photos by Eric Morales Art runs in Caitlin B. Alexander’s family. As she says, “There wasn’t really ever any other option [than art] in my life.” She remembers lazy summer afternoons during her Dripping Springs childhood when she and her younger brother would sit at the...

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East Austin Neighborhoods

Inside the Community… We Call Home. Words by Jessi Devenyns & Ashley BowlingPhotos by Ashley Haguewood, William Bowling & Joan BrookIllustrations by Caitlin Alexander What does it mean to live in east Austin? As you will soon find out, there is no one answer to that question. The community here is as diverse and beautiful...

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The Leaders We Want them to Be

“Early childhood sets the stage for the rest of children’s lives, as 90% of brain development occurs by age five. According to the World Health Organization, high-quality early childhood care and education programs can improve children’s chances for success later in life.” The sunny windows of The Rise School shine warm light into the bustling classrooms, where...

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2017 FACES OF EAST

Introducing our first annual Faces of East Austin. Year-round, EASTside Magazine writes about notable individuals and groups in business, education, medical fields, creatives, and nonprofit pros. Just once a year – in our October/November issue – we produce one spectacular publication introducing you to thousands of folks who are behind the scenes making east Austin...

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Women in Business

Women are the engine that make east Austin such a talented and vibrant community. Whether you are a pioneer in your field or simply dedicated to the advancement of your female peers, let your dedication to the community shine by allowing us to capture and share your expertise. Full Page What you get: 80-100 Word Write-up | Business...

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Part Protest Part Celebration

HOPE Outdoor Gallery is the only paint park of its kind! Words by Jessica Hagemann Photos by Joan Brook On Monday, the walls depict a boy reading a book, branches growing out of his forehead like the tree of knowledge. On Tuesday, he’s become a giant pink whale flashing a toothy grin. By Wednesday, red...

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Saving the World…

…One Resident At a Time Words by Jessica Hagemann Photos by Aaron Rimbey Home Photo by Joan Brook The Austin Tenants’ Council serves 400 people a week between appointments, walk-ins, and those who call or email. As Juliana Gonzales, Executive Director of the Austin Tenants’ Council, knows, “This is a critical time for housing in Austin.”...

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