08.11.2023

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👑 30 Under 30 and thriving

Get to know these 10 faces on the first-ever local Forbes 30 Under 30 list

A collage-style graphic of 10 locals in the 30 Under 30 list.

Each of these local trailblazers is still eligible to be named on a national Forbes list. | Graphic by ATXtoday

Look alive, Austinites, this city is flush with young talent. The Capital City has so many up-and-coming entrepreneurs, Forbes gave the city its own local 30 Under 30 list.

Forbes took community nominations from 10 cities — including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Miami — to curate youthful lists of movers and shakers. The requirements: all nominations had to have never appeared in a Forbes Under 30 list before and be 29 or younger.

Let’s take a look at a few of these thriving under-30-somethings.

Kate Ferguson + Lila Sullivan | 28 + 27 | Cofounders, Flourish Plant
These two high school friends developed their minty-fresh-smelling organic fertilizer, Flourish Plant, using entirely food waste. Their products can be found in-store at Tillery Street Plant Company, 801 Tillery St.

Miriam Laeky | 25 | Executive Director, Texas Legislative Black Caucus
Miriam is the first-ever Black and Gen-Z executive director of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, which has worked on bills including The CROWN Act and expanding medicaid coverage to expecting mothers.

Nico Ramsey | 28 | Senior Account Executive, ECPR Texas
Through ECPR Texas, Nico has worked with companies including Google, the Texas Library Association, and the Downtown Austin Alliance, in addition to becoming the face of grassroots organization Austin for All People.

This is just a few of the young trailblazers who made the ranks — click here to view the full list.

Meet the class

Asked

What’s your favorite type of little treat?

A. A cup of coffee
B. A locally made pastry
C. A salty snack

Treat yourself

Events

Friday, Aug. 11

Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Round Rock Express | Now-Sunday, Aug. 13 | Times vary | Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock | $17-$83 | Root (root, root) for the home team at this baseball game.
Main Course Comedy | Friday, Aug. 11 | 10-11:30 p.m. | Vulcan Gas Company, 418 E. 6th St., Austin | $25-$30 | Strap in for a secret lineup of comedians who have been featured on Netflix, HBO, Comedy Central, and Showtime.

Saturday, Aug. 12

Andrew’s Tiny Bakehouse | Saturday, Aug. 12-Sunday, Aug. 13 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Lenoir, 1807 S. 1st St., Austin | Stop by Lenoir for a pop-up sale by baker Andrew Leigh featuring golden bo lo bao, coconut-infused gai mei bao, and ma lai gao, plus hot and iced milk tea.
Second Saturdays | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 3-8 p.m. | Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin | $20 | Check out the Blanton’s newly renovated plaza with live music, bites and beverages, and complimentary sparkling water.
Outside the City Limits Summer Concert Series | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 6-9 p.m. | Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150 W., Driftwood | Free | Take a drive southwest for craft beer, bites, a pop-up market, and free live music.

Sunday, Aug. 13

Cars & Coffee | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 8-11 a.m. | Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin | Free | Check out some of the coolest cars in Texas at this free showcase — or register your own vehicle for $10.
“101 Dalmatians” | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 1 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $5-$9 | Take in the Disney classic on the silver screen in Downtown Austin.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Development

A Swiss athletic apparel company called On will open its first Austin store at 1504 S. Congress Ave., the former space of costume shop Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds. On is expected to open sometime next summer. (Austin Business Journal)

Sports

For the third year in a row, Austin FC scored a 95% season ticket renewal rate out of 16,000 members. Austin FC has the longest active sellout streak in the MLS, selling out all 48 home games since its inception. (Austin Business Journal)

Event

Austin is celebrating Pride this month — do you need weekend plans? From the Keep Austin Queer’d Festival, to Pride-themed pastries at Caroline’s, to Austin Motel’s “Bounce Motel” with Big Freedia, we rounded up events all weekend long so you don’t have to.

Edu

Starting this school year, Austin ISD will offer free breakfast and lunch to all students at 74 of the district’s 116 schools. Community Eligibility Provision, a federally funded meal service, will provide food to students regardless of documentation. See if your child’s school is participating. (KXAN)

Number

$125. That’s how much you can save if you buy your 2023 US Grand Prix tickets at Costco. The wholesale retailer is selling weekend passes — which grant access to the race, qualifying rounds, practice laps, and concerts from Queen and The Killers — for $349.99. (Austin American-Statesman)

Legacy

Austinite and “King of the Hill” voice actor Johnny Hardwick died at the age of 64. A Texas native, Johnny voiced Dale Gribble, served as a staff writer, and produced the show beginning in 1997. (KVUE)

Health

A new heart valve clinic is now open at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center. The new campus will offer special treatment to patients with heart disease and perform minimally invasive heart and vascular procedures. (KVUE)

Answered

🏋️‍♀️ Do you even lift?

Where to work out, according to ATXtoday readers

A pie chart showing how often ATXtoday readers work out.

How often do you work out? Let us know using this survey. | Graphic via ATXtoday

Y’all are an active bunch.

Last week we asked how often and where you like to work out in Austin. More than 65% of you like to work out at least four times per week — these are your top exercises:

53% like lifting weights
41% enjoy going for a run
40% are yogis
35% enjoy group exercise
28% enjoy a tranquil hike

Reader Amy recommends trying out Castle Hill Fitness, 1112 N. Lamar Blvd., and LOVE Cycling Studio, 2609 Perseverance Dr.

Hiking the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail comes highly recommended by readers Brian M., Jon B., and Jody.

Boutique wellness studio Studio Three Austin, 501 Brazos St., is a favorite of reader Lindsey S., and Elizabeth W. recommends CrossFit Central Downtown, 410 Pressler St., if you’re looking for something high-intensity.

Looking for more variety? Reader Katie G. says ClassPass lets her hop around to different studios.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

A few weeks ago, I asked my Instagram followers which fry shape is their favorite. The results were surprisingly unified, saying waffle or curly fries are the best, and steak fries are the worst.

Ever wondered why those fries have different vibes? The Fry Universe might be able to help you out.

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