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 In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Jayne Ekins, an organizer for the World Cube Association. Austin Cubing 2026 is going to be held at the Doubletree event center on Saturday July 25th. We’ll talk about the competition and how you can get involved. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese. We’ll get an update on the Nature Playscape Fundra...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. The “Where’s Waldo” scavenger hunt continues throughout the month of July.  Almost 30 stores are participating this year. Pick up your map, find Waldo, and maybe win some prizes. We’ll explain how you can participate. And we’ll also talk about some upcoming author visits to Austin. And then at the Austin Public Library I’ll...

In this episode I'll share some thoughts from this past weekend with you. Then  in the City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with Chief of Police Michael Hartman. We’ll talk about his journey to become the head of the department and some of the things he sees coming to the force in the next few months. And I'll also share some upcoming Community Events with you. As always, thank you for...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Taggert Medgaarden from the Austin Morning Lions Club. This weekend the Lions will not only be busy with their go cart team in area parades but also with the annual Fly-in Breakfast on Sunday at the Austin Municipal Airport.  Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Office Manager and Naturalist Meredith Meloney. We’ll recap...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. One of the most fun scavenger hunts of the summer kicks off today. Where’s Waldo! Almost 30 stores are participating this year. Pick up your map, find Waldo, and maybe win some prizes. We’ll explain how you can participate. And then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter about freedom and what that mea...

 In this episode I’ll visit with City Engineer Steven Lang. We’ll talk about the progress that is being made on the Oakland Avenue reconstruction project and look forward to some of the other street work yet to come this summer. And then some Community Calendar events to get you through the July 4th holiday. I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Mark Bliese from the Austin Enhancement Group. An amazing number of events have been put together to help us all celebrate the Independence Day holiday. We’ll talk about some of these events including a drone show scheduled for July 3rd. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese about the first Nature Jam o...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo and Her special guest Prexy Nesbitt. We’ll be talking about just some of the events the he has been involved with as a global activist. And then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter about some of the upcoming programming at the library. And I’ll also share with you more from the Global Cancer Consortium that was recently held at th...

In this edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I share a little news with you. Then in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with Tim Olson from the Austin Fire Department. This time of year people love to play with fireworks. We’ll talk about ways to celebrate the Fourth of July and stay safe. I’ll also have a conversation with Danny Welch, a professor at the University of Kansas Canc...

In this episode in the  Discover Austin segment I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable and special guest LaTia Childers from Austin Area Arts. Tickets are now on sale for the new season of shows at the Paramount Theatre. We’ll talk about what you can expect in the new season. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Naturalist Meredith Meloney. The First Nature Jam is just around the...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week Lisa and I will be talking by phone with Author Heidi Becker. This Saturday Heidi will be at Sweet Reads to talk about her book Grasping Joy. We’ll talk about Saturday’s event and about her book in just a few moments. And then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Courtney Schmidt about the summer reading program a...

In this episode I'll share some news from the last week. Then in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with our Building and Zoning Inspector, Brent Johnson. While Austin residents generally are pretty good about taking care of their property, there are occasionally some properties that have some issues that need to be addressed. We’ll talk about the process of getting those properties b...

In this episode in the  Discover Austin segment I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable and Randy Forster from Summerset Theatre. The 58th season of Summerset gets underway next week. We’ll talk about the shows that you won’t want to miss this summer. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Naturalist Kelly Bahl. With summer classes getting underway, we’ll explore some of the many wa...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week Lisa and I will be talking by phone with author Sherrie Hansen. This weekend will be the first Downtown Dish event and Sherrie will be at Sweet Reads to talk about her books and share some delicious treats. And then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter and Courtney Schmidt about the summer readin...

In this episode I'll share some news from the past week with you. Then in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with our Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director, Jason Sehon, about the many opportunities that are available to everyone throughout the summer. I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank...

In this episode, in the  Discover Austin segment, I’ll be visiting with Director Nancy Schnable and her special guest Joe Bower from the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce. We’ll talk about a few major events coming up for the Chamber including the Freedom Fest Parade and the Ag Appreciation Cookout. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Naturalist Kelly Bahl. After the sighting of...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week Sweet Reads celebrates its 10th year in business. This weekend there will be a celebration on Saturday and also special events all month long. Lisa and I talk about the journey from an empty storefront to what Sweet Reads is today. And then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter about the summer re...

In this episode of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast, I'll share some news items with you. Then in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with City Administrator Craig Clark. As he prepares to move on from his position this week, we’ll talk about how the city has changed over the last 11 ½ years and some of the major projects that have taken place. Thank you for being a large part of the...

In this episode in the  Discover Austin segment I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable and Nick Novotny from Impact Austin. We’ll talk about Downtown Dish, a new event that’s coming up in a few weeks in Downtown Austin. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese. It is tick season and we’ll share some tips on how to keep safe this spring and summer. And in the Austi...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week Lisa and I will be joined by author Chris Norbury. Chris, along with four other authors, recently wrote a new  thriller called The Killer Code Collection. We’ll talk about how unique and challenging it was to create a cohesive story with four other authors pitching in. And then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with...

In this episode I'll share some news items with you. Then  in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with Brianne Wolf about the filing period for candidates to run for office and ways you can help the election process by becoming an election judge. And finally, some events on the community calendar.. I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success o...

In this episode in the  Discover Austin segment I’ll be visiting with Sandy Anderson from Sandy Anderson Coaching and Consulting. Next week the Hormel Historic Home will be hosting an Evening of Empowerment where Sandy will be the guest speaker. We’ll talk about the event and how to get tickets. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Naturalist Kelly Bahl about all the little bab...

In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week Lisa and I will be joined by author Pat Harris. We’ll be looking into his book Season on the Drink. And then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter about a very busy end of spring and a look ahead to what summer plans are in place for this year. I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for...

In this episode I will share some news items with you. Then in the City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with Duane Salinas, Austin’s Rental Inspector. You’ll learn about the process of rental inspections and the overall goals of the program.  And then I'll have some events on the community calendar. I would like to take a moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wrig...

In this episode, in the  Discover Austin segment, I’ll be visiting with Laura Helle with the Cultural and Arts Commission. We’ll be talking about Fourth Avenue Fest, which will be taking place in Downtown Austin on June 3rd. Then I’ll stop at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Luke Reese. With schools letting out for the summer in the next few weeks, we’ll talk about opportunities for yo...