Ren Leija

5 days ago | texasmonthly.com | Ren Leija

They raised us, fed us, and somehow found our lost shoes every single time, so honor the mom—or mom-like figure—in your life with a comforting, relaxed meal. Instead of sitting at an uptight restaurant with undersalted eggs, a lukewarm glass of prosecco, and other people’s families, have brunch at home. Make it feel extra special with a fresh bouquet of wildflowers and a playlist of Texas tunes.

2 weeks ago | thedailytexan.com | Ren Leija

I truly have no idea how I ended up at the Texan — it honestly feels like a fluke. I had no journalism experience in high school, nor considered it before college. I spent the first semester of my freshman year in urban studies classes, and I only applied here in my second semester on a whim, just because one of my friends told me they were applying. Sorry to that friend, lol. In an alternate universe, we got to do this together. When I was hired, I was in complete shock. Was this a prank?

Sep 26, 2024 | austinchronicle.com | James Scott |Carys Anderson |Ren Leija |Kimberley Jones

Find the right fit for your going-out vibeThrough November 2, Goodluckhavefun GalleryDeveloped by artist Ata Mojlish, who comes to Austin by way of Bangladesh, this show at the garage-based gallery centers on the German word “zugzwang.” Translation: an obligation to move regardless of unfortunate outcome.