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Devil’s Details Boutique owner: ‘Being a female owned business is a rewarding experience’
Devil’s Details Boutique, a vintage jewelry store located in south Austin, was rebranded and remodeled from Bloomers and Frocks at the beginning of 2024. In an interview with the Austin Journal, Rebekka Adams, the owner of Devil’s Details Boutique, shared insights about the rebranding process, her passion for vintage jewelry, and her experiences as a female entrepreneur in Austin.
Round Rock student launches nonprofit organization
Arjun Sharda, a 12-year-old student from Round Rock, has recently established a nonprofit organization named TLEEM. The acronym stands for Technology, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, and Mathematics, reflecting Sharda's mission to aid his peers in honing their skills in these areas.
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Rowing Dock Austin's Director of Ops: 'We have a really good pulse on what the community needs'
By Austin Journal News Service | Dec 27, 2023
In a recent interview with the Austin Journal, Rowing Dock Austin's Director of Operations Lindsay Rohler explained the services the company provides and its mission of becoming more than a rental service.
UT honors legacy of philanthropist and benefactor Robert L. Moody
By Austin Journal | Nov 22, 2023
The University of Texas at Austin (UT) announced that Robert L. Moody, a prominent businessman, philanthropist, and supporter of the university, passed away at the age of 88. The Moody Foundation, led by Moody, has contributed over $204 million to the University, playing a pivotal role in establishing and supporting various academic initiatives, including colleges, centers, institutes, programs, and venues. This loss is felt deeply within the institution where his impact will continue to be recognized for years to come.
University of Texas at Austin said UT honors legacy of philanthropist and benefactor Robert L. Moody
By Austin Journal | Nov 22, 2023
``` The University of Texas at Austin (UT) announced that Robert L. Moody, a prominent businessman, philanthropist, and supporter of the university, passed away at the age of 88. The Moody Foundation, led by Moody, has contributed over $204 million to the University, playing a pivotal role in establishing and supporting various academic initiatives, including colleges, centers, institutes, programs and venues. This event took place on the UT campus where many attribute their achievements to Mr. Moody's generous contributions. Highlighting some key...
'I turned immediately with my blanket': Cheerleader recalls April night she got shot
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 2, 2023
A suburban Austin high school cheerleader who was of two young women shot in a grocery store parking lot while returning home from a team practice near Houston recently graduated and has opened up about her harrowing ordeal.
McCormick: 'Modern leaders understand that people and profit aren’t on opposite ends of a dichotomy'
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Feb 24, 2023
JeVon McCormick knows what it’s like to “edit himself” as part of an effort to fit in. He had an easy fix, going by “JT” instead of “JeVon” because, as he explains, “JeVon didn’t get callbacks and interviews, but JT did.”
Ex-gubernatorial candidate O'Rourke on late sibling: 'A beautiful soul, a loving sister, daughter and friend'
By John Suayan | Dec 21, 2022
The younger sister of former Texas gubernatorial aspirant Beto O’Rourke has died, Austin ABC affiliate KVUE reported.
Miracle dog seeks forever home: 'She deserves a family who can appreciate all that she has to offer'
By Austin Journal Report | Nov 21, 2022
Quinn, a 4-year-old blue nose pit bull, was found tied to a tree on the side of a road in Austin, Texas last August. She was dehydrated, underweight and was wearing a diaper. Beside her was a handwritten note from her owner, explaining she had an infection of her "repro organs” and was in pain, and asked if someone could drive her to the shelter. Luckily, good Samaritans found Quinn and rushed her to Prairie Creek Animal Hospital where they discovered a life-threatening health condition.
Austinite on joining U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard: 'To me, serving in the Navy means to serve and put other people before myself'
By John Suayan | Nov 8, 2022
Austinite Curtis Johnson enlisted in the Navy following his graduation from Lyndon Baines Johnson Early College High School (LBJ).
Jewelry mogul Scott on new memoir: 'I get very vulnerable in the book and I feel that there is power in vulnerability'
By John Suayan | Sep 21, 2022
The woman behind Austin-based jewelry company Kendra Scott has released a memoir.
Austin radio icon Aielli dies at 76: 'He was such a joy to work with'
By John Suayan | Aug 1, 2022
Longtime Austin radio staple John Aielli died at the age of 76 on Sunday, Austin-based media outlets reported.
Trafficking victim Strother shares story to help others: 'It’s been very gratifying to be a part of the legislative process'
By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 20, 2022
Sophia L. Strother says she wants to be ‘part of the solution’
Austin City Limits announces 2022 Hall of Fame inductees: 'It is a dream come true for me'
By John Suayan | Jun 23, 2022
A singer-songwriter who started as a background vocalist for Michael Jackson and a former Texas State Musician whose name had graced many marquees across the Lone Star State are this year’s inductees into the Austin City Limits (ACL) Hall of Fame, according to a report from CultureMap Austin that was run by Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Austin actor on role in Tom Cruise blockbuster: 'We knew we wanted to have a Texas flair'
By John Suayan | May 31, 2022
Among the cast of the highly anticipated Tom Cruise blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick" is an actor with Austin roots, according to a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
Austin resident wins big on 'Wheel of Fortune' in memory of late grandmother
By Caleb Lombardo | May 4, 2022
Austin resident Scott Earl won big on "Wheel of Fortune" and dedicated the win to his late grandmother.
Book by Austin author explains how to plan the 'best wedding ever'
By David Beasley | Mar 22, 2022
The Wedding Day Girl team considers themselves not only boutique wedding planners but also advisors, listeners, and friends to their clients.
Santa Claus sighting in Austin? Pulido family looks forward to catching a glimpse of Santa — again
By Emily Bevard | Dec 23, 2021
Soon, children around the country will be dreaming of sugar plums as Santa Claus makes his way around the globe, but 8-year-old Cruz Pulido just may get a visit from Old St. Nick himself.
Seeking the million-dollar answer: Austin parents calling on worldwide support in fight for their only child's life
By Savannah Howe | Nov 24, 2021
Five-year-old Simon Croke of Austin likes to run.
Head of LA Times endorses California Governor Newsom and then moves to Texas
By Christina Heath | Sep 3, 2021
In a recent editorial by the LA Times Editorial Board, Deputy Manager Sewell Chan said that Californians should vote against efforts to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom. He did not reveal in the editorial his own plans to leave the state to become a resident of Texas.