Abby L. Johnson

Austin

Assistant Editor at EASTside Magazine

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Beyond Girl Power - EASTside Magazine

Nov 15, 2024 | eastsideatx.com | Abby L. Johnson |Joanna Fuller

Sister Musicians Empower Women to Live Boldly. Words by Abby L. Johnson | Photo by Gaby DeimekeTori, Sophia, and Tiffany Baltierra are no strangers to the spotlight. The trio of twenty-something sisters each discovered their individual musical inclinations early in life and, at the behest of their parents, came together as young girls to form the first iteration of The Tiarras: The Tiarra Girls.
UT Students Say They Feel Betrayed After a Year of Dismantling DEI Programs - Reporting Texas

Jun 7, 2024 | reportingtexas.com | Abby L. Johnson |Michelle Lavergne |Michael Nolan |Isabella McGovern

By Abby L. Johnson, Michelle Lavergne, Michael Nolan, Isabella McGovern, Anissa SanchezReporting Texas“Faculty and staff educate! Texas leaders indoctrinate!” rang through the West Mall on the steps of the University of Texas Tower as a tumultuous spring semester came to an end. While protests over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict flared elsewhere on campus, these students and faculty came to rally against the university’s dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Go Beyond the Obvious {Desert Beauty}

Apr 3, 2024 | eastsideatx.com | Abby L. Johnson

Turn down the alley. Park in the dirt parking lot. Look for the light. Ring the doorbell. Words by Abby L. Johnson | Photos by Baptiste DespoisFrom the peculiar name itself to the strange instructions patrons receive to find the bar entrance, Trona exerts an air of otherworldliness on guests from the get-go. Tatanka Guerrero, owner and visionary, wanted to create something special for East Austin. "Trona was an idea that I had to curate and conceptualize a small boutique cocktail bar.
From the Crowd Rush to the Hush, Hush

Apr 3, 2024 | eastsideatx.com | Abby L. Johnson

Go Beyond the ObviousWords by Abby L. Johnson | Photos by Baptiste DespoisAustin is officially the 10th largest city in the U.S. and is well on its way to reaching a population of one million residents. While this boomtown may not be a hidden gem itself, there are plenty of best-kept secrets scattered across East Austin and beyond. For those willing to dig a little deeper and look past the headlines, the hospitality industry has no shortage of surprises in store.
Go Beyond the Obvious {Around the World in 14 Plates}

Apr 3, 2024 | eastsideatx.com | Abby L. Johnson

A Transportive Omakase ConceptWords by Abby L. Johnson | Photos by Baptiste DespoisAfter dabbling in French-Asian fusion, Japanese, Italian, Belgian, and American cuisine, L.A.-based chef Saine Wong never expected he would return to Japanese cuisine, let alone open his own omakase restaurant in Austin, Texas. "I always thought I would open a French bistro.
Go Beyond the Obvious {Get Lost in Paradise}

Apr 3, 2024 | eastsideatx.com | Abby L. Johnson

The Devil is in the [meticulous] details at this one-of-a-kind experienceWords by Abby L. Johnson | Photos by Baptiste DespoisEden Cocktail Room is, perhaps, truly the most hidden bar in Austin. Until one knows about Eden, there would be almost no reason to walk down the alley between Brazos Street and San Jacinto Boulevard.
Go Beyond the Obvious {Keeping it Classy-fied}

Apr 3, 2024 | eastsideatx.com | Abby L. Johnson

An upscale cocktail bar hides within an Eastside diveWords by Abby L. Johnson | Photos by Baptiste DespoisShangri-La has long been a staple dive bar on the Eastside. Since its establishment in 2008, it has attracted a wide range of locals and become somewhat of a catch-all place-a spot for beers, pool, and a mixed drink or two. It's the kind of space that's a perfect starting point for a night of bar crawling or for winding down an evening out in a chilled-out environment.
More Than a Thousand Protestors Rally at Capitol Against Texas’ New Immigration Law - Reporting Texas

Mar 10, 2024 | reportingtexas.com | Abby L. Johnson |Michelle Lavergne

By Abby L. Johnson and Michelle LavergneReporting TexasMore than a thousand marchers, many shouting “No SB 4” and “si se puede,” descended on the Capitol March 10 in protest of Senate Bill 4, a measure that enables local and state law enforcement to arrest people suspected of crossing the border illegally.
Oh, Rats! Rodents on Campus Are UT's Hidden Nightlife - Reporting Texas

Dec 7, 2023 | reportingtexas.com | Abby L. Johnson |John Bridges

By Abby L. JohnsonReporting TexasClap. Clap. Clap. The sun has yet to rise. There is a stillness outside the G.B. Dealey Center for New Media, home to the University of Texas’ Moody College of Communication. The sidewalks are devoid of students — it’s far too early for them to begin their sleepy shuffle from dorm rooms to their 8 a.m. classes.
Best Middle Grade Books 2023 | SLJ Best Books

Nov 21, 2023 | schoollibraryjournal.com | Abby L. Johnson |Amanda MacGregor |Kara Yorio

MIDDLE GRADEAhn, Flora. A Spoonful of Time. Quirk. ISBN 9781683693185. Gr 4-7–Maya discovers her Halmunee, who has dementia, can use food to travel through memories. Maya uses this gift to learn more about her past and her Korean heritage but uncovers many secrets and realizes nothing is what she knew. A charming story filled with recipes. Alkaf, Hanna. Hamra and the Jungle of Memories. HarperCollins. ISBN 9780063207950.