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A Near-Centenarian's Advice for 2013's First Baby

Joy Diaz, KUT News

Usually on New Years' Day, news outlets will tell you about the first birth of the year.

While the spotlight shines on Austin's first baby of 2013, we invited Gus Herzik to welcome that lucky child with some words of wisdom. 

Herzik has learned plenty in his lifetime - he'll turn 100 years old later this year.

Texas Standard reporter Joy Diaz has amassed a lengthy and highly recognized body of work in public media reporting. Prior to joining Texas Standard, Joy was a reporter with Austin NPR station KUT on and off since 2005. There, she covered city news and politics, education, healthcare and immigration.