Over the next few months, I’ll share how I’m getting to know Austin and becoming a more engaged citizen. My experience is Austin-specific, but what I’m doing is critical for anyone moving to a new place. I’ll be exploring everything from electricity and composting to history and local government.
How can we be sustainable and engaged citizens?
Here’s how I’ve been getting to know my city
Alexa in ATX: I Ran the Austin Half Marathon, Library Equity, and All-Natural Fast Food
I ran the Austin Half Marathon. It helped me know my city better and forced me to think about how my neighbors and I use our public resources.
Alexa in ATX: Forget the Alamo + Eating Sustainably
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been reading, volunteering and getting ready for the new semester. Here’s what I’ve learned.
Alexa in ATX: I’m a Texas Voter, Pro Bono and Public Transit
Voting, Pro Bono and Public Transit // Week of Nov. 1 // I’ve been busy lately! If you know a law student, give them a hug– we’re getting busy. While
Alexa in ATX: Pro Bono Volunteering, Switching My Voter Registration to Texas, and a New Kind of Library
Over the past few weeks, I’ve dived into pro bono work at the law school, switched my voter registration to Texas, and got vegetable seeds!
Alexa in ATX: An Exciting Update on Sexist Hotel Signage
This week, I have an exciting (and victorious!) update on Moxy Hotel Austin University and the sexist signage which I asked them to remove.
Veracruz All-Natural Tacos, How Heat Waves Affect Austinites, + Sexist Hotels
Alexa visits Veracruz All Natural Tacos and speaks out against a hotel’s sexist and disturbing advertising.
‘Vita Activa’ and Composting in Austin
This week, I learned to compost in Austin, Texas and explored what it means to be an active citizen in my local community.
New Texas State Laws + Afghan Refugees in Austin
This week, new state laws took effect in Texas. I learned about these new laws and how they will affect locals in Austin, Texas.
I Shop at a Warehouse + A Sweet Local Business
I started law school this week, but I made time to buy a compost bin, read local news, and enjoy local businesses in Austin, Texas.
Podcast: Introducing Alexa in ATX
For the next few months, I’ll share how I’m getting to know Austin and becoming a more engaged citizen.
The 8th Manmade Wonder of the World, I’m Wearing a Mask Again, and “On Juneteenth”
I just moved to Austin, Texas. Here’s what I learned. // Week of August 16 // Hey there, everyone! Thanks for joining me on this journey! And, a special shoutout
Introducing Alexa in ATX
Sharing my move to Austin, Texas… // Week of August 9 // Hello Novel Hand readers! Alexa here, Founder and Editor of Novel Hand. I recently moved to Austin to