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Presenting her dog on stage, Yappy Hour participant shows off her golden retriever. Her dog wowed the audience with adorable looks.

Paws For a Cause

Sarah Fattu, Assistant Marketing Director April 23, 2026

The lawn of Zilker Lodge transformed into a vibrant runway of ‘WonderPups’ for the annual Yappy Hour & Pup Fashion Show on Sunday, April 19. Organized by the Wonders & Worries Teen Leadership...

Smiling brightly, Judge Dimple Malhotra begins her presentation. During Flex, Ms. Malhotra shared her input on her career, journey and advocacy to students. “I hope [students] got a little bit more information about following their passion," Ms. Malhotra said. "[Alongside] if they're interested in law and want to help people, how they can do that, and the different ways to do so."

Order in the Court

Preeya Panwalker, Sports Editor November 17, 2025

Not all heroes wear capes, and Judge Dimple Malhotra serves as a leading example of that, fighting domestic violence and protecting Austin in and out of court. Rapt with attention, students gathered on...

Austin has gradually shifted to heavy consumerism, setting the social standard for the teen scene.

The Price Tag of Fitting In

Cara Chow, Heritage Assistant Editor October 31, 2025

It’s a sunny Saturday at the Domain, and clusters of teenagers spill out of trendy boutiques and buzzing cafes. Shopping bags swing from their wrists like status symbols, with colorful Starbucks...

Filled with shelves of stories, BookPeople remains a key part of Austin’s local culture. Established in 1970, the store became a community staple by offering an authentic, welcoming space in an age of corporate dominance. “BookPeople represents local, community-run business,” Marketing & Events Coordinator Zareef Chowdhury said. “We create a place for people to connect with their favorite authors and celebrities.”

BookPeople Keeps Austin Reading

Cara Chow, Heritage Assistant Editor July 20, 2025

Tucked away from the hum of flipping pages and the clink of coffee cups, BookPeople’s Marketing & Events Coordinator Zareef Chowdhury is busy brainstorming his next move, keeping up with the ever-shifting...

Taking a selfie, three festival attendees celebrate Pride Month by commemorating their time at the festival in front of a colorful backdrop. Many people dressed up for the festival, whether it was colorful makeup, jewelry, special outfits, or full drag looks.

Diversity and Drag

Vedanti Patil, Horizon Editor-in-Chief June 13, 2025

Speakers blasted the booming beats of Lady Gaga’s Poker Face through the air as colorful flags waved in the bustling crowd. Texans from across the area came together at the fourth annual Round Rock...

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