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By Sharyn Vane Special to the American-Statesman McCracken is the author of seven books, including the critically acclaimed 2019 novel “Bowlaway” and the forthcoming short-story collection “The Souvenir Museum.” She is one of eight writers in this year’s 60-member class, which also includes fellowships in visual and performing arts, media, film, craft and architecture and design. It is the largest class in the history of the Chicago-based United States Artists, which has granted more than $33 million to 700-plus artists over 15 years. “One of the things that’s really gratifying,...

Harrison David Eppright embodies Austin history every day. That’s because he serves as a cherished tour guide for Visit Austin, as well as manager of visitor services for the tourism nonprofit. Most days, when there is no pandemic, he entertains and educates tourists, old-timers, newcomers and potential newcomers on the subject of the city’s deep past, as well as its more recent developments. “My father was a lover of history,” Eppright says. “He shared stories of his life and the national history. He was an avid reader. And then the times: I was born in 1955 – America’s midcen...