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Austin ups the ante with up to $1,200 in bonuses for summer lifeguards
Austin pools need lifeguards - and the city just added a carrot in the form of up to $1,250 in lifeguard bonuses for those who work the stand this summer. Applicants get an initial bonus of $500 to be paid mid-season. If they stay on through the entire summer, they...
Brenham’s downtown murals are worth the drive
I can’t pass up a good mural, and yesterday’s assignment in Brenham, Texas, showed me that big cities aren’t the only place to find them. You’ll find Brenham’s downtown murals tucked in alleyways, on the side of liquor stores and restaurants, and on raw brick walls...
Get to know Barton Creek Greenbelt’s history through new website
Thousands of people swim, hike, or pedal bicycles along Barton Creek, but few understand how this twisty, beloved stretch of greenbelt was preserved for public use. And it almost wasn’t. Related: Joan Khabele led effort to desegregate Barton Springs Pool Creators of a...
Testing the new Hoka Speedgoat 5 trail runners
I tossed my old running shoes in the trash last week and laced up a new pair this morning. My Hoka One One Speedgoat 5 shoes may not make me run faster - or maybe they do, I’m not sure - but I sure like the orange-blue color scheme. They’ve got nice lugs on the...
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