Inside Austin Podcast

Sheri Soltes, the founder and president of Service Dogs Inc, talks about The Mighty Texas Dog Walk at Camp Mabry.  It’s the Doggiest Day in Austin and the biggest fundraiser of the year for Service Dogs Inc.  We talk about the walk and the difference that Service Dogs Inc is making for first responders.

Dr. Alan Schlscha from Travis County's Central Health gives an update on COVID-19 in Austin and Travis County.  We talk about moving to Stage 3, vaccine efficacy and safety and if we need flu shots.

Patrick Harrison and Amber Scarborough from Rotary Club Central Texas join Inside Austin to talk about who makes a good Rotarian, what the benefits of joining Rotary Club are and the different ways that Rotary serves Austin and Central Texas.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Kenya Johnson from BCRC joins Inside Austin to talk about her breast cancer journey, how BCRC helped her and what it can do for you and your loved ones.  We talk about the upcoming Art Bra event and how Central Texas can help the Breast Cancer Resource Center with the mission of making sure that no one faces breast cancer alone.

The Austin Film Festival returns this year October 21st through the 28th and they’re looking for volunteers to help with this year’s festiva.  Sage Kosiorek, AFF OM, joins Inside Austin to talk about what we can expect at this year’s festival, why you’ll want to attend and the networking opportunities for those involved.

Paula and Campbell join Inside Austin to share the life lessons girls can learn with Girl Scouts Central Texas.  We talk about the upcoming cookie season, how Girl Scouts are getting outdoors and the different ways girls can participate in Girl Scouts.

Texas Book Festival Executive Director Lois Kim joins Inside Austin to talk about what's new and exciting at this year's event.  We talk about online events, in person events and the Lit Crawl.  Lois also talks about the organization's other endeavors apart from The Texas Book Festival.

David Pratt, with Ausitn Symphony Orchestra, joins Inside Austin for a preview of the upcoming season. David talks about getting back out to enjoy live music in Ausitn and the ways that Austin reminds him of his home in Australia.

Jason Whaley with Salvation Army Austin talks aobut giving the gift of Christmas with the Angel Tree Program. We talk about how to sign up or refer a family and how Ausitn and Central Texas can help children here in ATX that wouldn't otherwise have a Christmas.

The Arc of the Capital Area is hosting their Art Celebration at Haute Spot in Cedar Park coming up at noon on Sunday, November 7th.  Ann Marie Sanders joins Inside Austin in studio to talk about the event as well as the Arc’s mission and vision for Central Texas.