Austin James

Baton Rouge

Radio Host at WYNK-FM (Baton Rouge, LA)

I like Jeeps, and I talk for a living.

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When the Pink Panther Shows Up:

1 week ago | medium.com | Austin James

There’s a running tradition in our family — whenever someone sees the Pink Panther, we send a photo in the group chat. It started with my mom. Before she passed, she told me, “Whenever you see the Pink Panther, know that I’m with you.”It wasn’t just a sweet thought — it was a promise. A code between us. A reminder that no matter how far Heaven felt, she’d still find a way to show up. Today, after nearly two years of not seeing it, the Pink Panther showed up. I was caught off guard.
Knippa students win first at regional UIL, 16 advance to state

1 month ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Austin James

On April 25, Knippa High School sent 25 students to compete at the University Interscholastic League regional academic meet at Blinn College in Brenham and placed first overall as a team with 16 students advancing to state competition. James Miller placed first in number sense, calculator, mathematics, science, physics, and second in chemistry. Victor Ortiz placed second in number sense, mathematics, science, and fourth in calculator.
Knippa’s Miller wins regional championship in golf

1 month ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Austin James

Ninety-two boys and 72 girls competed at the regional 1A golf tournament held in Manor on Monday, April 14 and Tuesday, April 15. Knippa students James Miller and Sophia Suarez both achieved a personal best. Miller finished the tournament as the boy’s regional champion. He posted scores of 78 and 77 for a two day total of 155. Sophia Suarez finished 17th out of 72, posting scores of 108 and 107 for a two day total of 215.
Rockcrushers serve up success in Sonora

2 months ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Austin James

The Knippa Rockcrusher varsity tennis team won second place April 11 in Sonora. Standout performances included McKenzie Speer and Madison Speer, who earned first place in girls doubles, and Cameron Santos, who clinched the top spot in boys singles. The Rockcrushers are looking ahead to the district tournament, set April 21-22. Senior SpotlightDaniel Lira enrolled at Knippa Independent School District in second grade.
Heirloom items your children will fight over

2 months ago | designnewsnow.com | Austin James

Remember the movie “Throw Momma from the Train.” I know, I am dating myself. This is a 1987 movie with Danny DeVito and Billy Crystal. DeVito’s character states he has a coin collection. He shows the coins to Crystal’s character, and they are just normal 1980s quarters, dimes, pennies, and nickels. The coins were received in “change” when he was with his father, who passed away, which made the coin collection special.
Knippa High wins academic UIL meet

2 months ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Austin James

The Knippa Independent School District’s Rockcrushers kept up a tradition of excellence March 26 and were victorious in the District 31-A University Interscholastic League academic competition. Knippa finished first overall as a team with 577.5 points, followed by Nueces Canyon, 214; Medina, 178.5; Rocksprings, 122; D’Hanis, 121; Comstock, 120; Leakey, 94; and Utopia, 50. The journalism team and the speaking team finished second overall.
Reading earns West Point military academy appointment

Mar 16, 2025 | uvaldeleadernews.com | Austin James

Knippa High School senior Johnny Reading is one of the 1,200 cadet candidates to receive an appointment to enter the Class of 2029 at the United States Military Academy, also known as West Point. Approximately 13,000 applicants from around the world applied this year. Reading will start his 47 months with the service academy on June 30, 2025, when he […]
Knippa golfers win second place

Mar 9, 2025 | uvaldeleadernews.com | Austin James

Knippa High School golfers played Feb. 24 in their first tournament of the season Feb. 24 in Kerrville at The Comanche Trace Golf Course. The boys’ team consisting of James Miller, Victor Ortiz, Liam Boone, and Cash Collins won second place with a total score of 375. Miller took second place individually with a score of 84; Ortiz, sixth with […]
This Week, The Hungry Critic Reviews Casa Cupula After Dark

Mar 3, 2025 | banderasnews.com | Austin James

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico – First off, let me say – I know, I know. It’s been a while. Life (and travel) got in the way, but I’m back! I won’t be reviewing every week, but I’ll be popping in here and there to keep you updated on the best bites in town. And let me tell you, I picked a hell of a night to return. Last week, my partner and I kicked off Casa Cupula After Dark, the new Thursday night series at Don Pickens’ legendary boutique hotel.
Say hello to artificial intelligence, now.

Feb 3, 2025 | designnewsnow.com | Austin James

If you do not embrace artificial intelligence (AI), our industry bids you goodbye. AI will be part of the future regardless of want. The move will be transformational. The shift will not take the 150 or so years the Industrial Revolution took to crush the family farms. AI will move much quicker to infiltrate and alter. In many ways, this is scary. AI has proven to be a thief and a cheat, sure. It can also prove to be a friend, an assistant, a tool.