The family-owned business opened in Houston in 1962 and now has more than 100 stores throughout the state. Spec’s first came to the Austin area in 2007 offering alcohol, cigars, gifts and more.
Sarah is a features reporter for the San Marcos/Buda/Kyle and Southwest Austin editions of Community Impact. She graduated from Texas State University with a degree in journalism in May 2023. She worked for the school's student-run newspaper, The University Star, for three years in roles such as life and arts reporter, life and arts editor, and managing editor. Before joining CI, Sarah was a health reporting intern for Texas Community Health News at Texas Public Radio in San Antonio. When she's not writing, she enjoys reading fiction books, listening to music and spending time with her family.
Jane is the digital editor for Bastrop. She received a master’s degree in international affairs from The Bush School of Government and Public Service in 2023. She attended Texas A&M for her undergraduate degree where she was the special sections editor for the Maroon Life Magazine. Email Jane with news tips, story ideas or feedback at jturchi@communityimpact.com.
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