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Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

‘I was putting in like $1,000 a month’: Woman says driving a Mini Cooper for 3 years was one of the ‘biggest mistakes’ of her ‘life’

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Woman issues warning after primary care provider lied about her IUD

‘If I fell pregnant that doctor would be paying me child support’: Woman issues warning after primary care provider lied about her IUD

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

Carnival Cruise caught on after sneaking in alcohol hack went viral

‘Carnival not playing’: Viewers think Carnival Cruise caught on after sneaking-in-alcohol hack went viral

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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‘That used Goodyear will last longer’: Driver blasts tire shops. Should you bother buying used?

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Bartender shares what she makes in a day at Outback Steakhouse

‘Ain’t that bad for a random Thursday morning’: Bartender shares what she makes in a day at Outback Steakhouse

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

‘Learn from my mistakes’: Woman warns against opening store credit card after using one to pay for couch

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

‘I pay $452 a month for a car that doesn’t work’: Woman calls out Jeep after the dealership told her to stop taking left turns

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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‘And with a full cart?!?! Bffr’: Shopper demands age limit on self-checkout machines, say most people don’t know how to use computers

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‘I should have taken an Uber’: Woman warns against overnight parking at airport after seeing her bill

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Mechanic tells customer to ‘go get their money back’ from dealership after bringing in Nissan with only 11,000 miles on it

‘Be careful’: Mechanic tells customer to ‘go get their money back’ from dealership after bringing in Nissan with only 11,000 miles on it

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Woman looking frustrated(l+r), Woman pointing to subscription chart(c)

‘SUBSCRIPTION BASED SITTING’: Woman says coffee shop is charging customers who bring in laptops to work on them. Viewers are torn

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

‘Since when does McDonald’s [care] about anyone’s health?’: Pregnant woman says McDonald’s worker refused to sell her tartar sauce

Customer says dealership went back on trade-in promises for $94k Kia. She already turned in her Chevy Tahoe

‘He will not give me my keys’: Customer says dealership went back on trade-in promises for $94k Kia. She already turned in her Chevy Tahoe

‘Can someone tell me if I tipped my Chuck E. Cheese waitress inadequately?’: Mom says Chuck E. Cheese waitress asked for tip via Cash App. Is this normal?

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