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Austin has a reputation as a young and hip city, but the senior population is growing rapidly. NPR’s Next Generation Radio project explores the lives of some Austin seniors who are proof that there’s no age limit to the city’s legendary weirdness.<\/h5>\n

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Stories on the wall<\/span><\/h1>\n

Local artist shines a light on immigrant stories through his work.<\/span><\/p>\n

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America\u2019s Tattoo Godmother defies expectations with\u00a0her 47-Year Career<\/a><\/h1>\n

Kate Hellenbrand of Austin, Texas is one of the first female tattoo artists in America, gaining the title of America\u2019s Godmother of Tattooing.<\/p>\n

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This veteran sound engineer keeps Austin bands amplified<\/a><\/h1>\n

After a long career in live sound, 65-year-old Jack Donahue helps keep high quality analog audio alive through his repair shop and mentorship of younger musicians. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Tracing roots: Local history buff is tracking down her Tejano roots while helping others do the same<\/a><\/h1>\n

From cemeteries to census records, 61-year-old Maria Solis is tracking down her Tejano ancestors using DNA testing, census records, and history books, while helping others do the same.<\/p>\n

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Retiree finds a family through dance, one step at a time<\/a><\/h1>\n

Nine hundred miles away from her family, retiree Linda Fugate found an Austin senior community as a line dancer. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Meet the retiree saving Austin\u2019s injured and orphaned bats<\/span><\/a><\/h1>\n

Dianne Odegard, 66, runs the Austin Bat Refuge with her husband. \u201cWe’re going to keep doing it until we can’t anymore.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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