Caleb Gottry
Digital Editor-
Austin sits within "Flash Flood Alley," a region that has claimed many lives over the decades. The July 4 weekend floods were the deadliest in the area since the Highland Lakes were constructed in the 1930s. -
Heartening also runs a free clothing stand, serving the Austin community and promoting zero-waste living. It received a $3,000 grant from the city last fall. -
Juneteenth, a national holiday celebrating the final emancipation of enslaved people, prompts many Austin communities to host celebrations in the weeks around June 19.
