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Austin man brings vintage pens back to life

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2 years ago

March 17, 2024

Austin man brings vintage pens back to life

AUSTIN, Texas — Dan Zazove is a retired attorney who lives in Austin. He spends his time restoring vintage pens. His fascination with old writing instruments goes back decades.

“My father was a salesman and he won an award. The award he won was a Parker 51 pen and pencil set. I really loved those,” said Zazove.

He’s now part of the Austin Pen Club. Members share a passion for all kinds of pens. The group includes Zazove’s friends Craig Bond and Doug Haugen. Some of Haugen’s pens date back to World War II. They were designed to write and save lives. The pen’s clip is shorter so it wouldn’t attract attention.

“They needed to have the pen covered by the flap of the pocket so that the clip didn’t reflect and give your position away to the enemy,” said Haugen.

Zazove’s own pen collection isn’t as large as it used to be. Nowadays his passion is keeping the art of writing alive with every pen he repairs.

“It’s pausing, and thinking and organizing your thoughts in a way that you cannot get writing on a computer. It’s very rewarding when you’ve restored a pen for somebody and they say, ‘I’m going to give this to my granddaughter. She’s very excited to have grandpa’s pen or grandma’s pen,’” he said.

Zazove knows the ins and outs of each pen he restores. He knows the history, what it’s made of, even who might have used it. His job is to keep the pens in top-top shape for the next generation.

“It fulfills me so I’ll keep doing it for people. I enjoy it very much,” he said.

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National Hockey League seeking expansion in Houston and Austin as potential targets

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June 23, 2026

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National Hockey League seeking expansion in Houston and Austin as potential targets

HOUSTON, Texas — The NHL is looking to start the expansion process in Texas, with Austin and Houston as potential targets, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

The expansion news is being discussed at the NHL’s board of governors meeting, which is being held on Tuesday in New York.

The NHL went from 30 to 32 clubs when it added the Vegas Golden Knights (began play in 2017-18) and Seattle Kraken (debuted in 2021-22). The expansion fee for Vegas was $500 million and for Seattle was $650 million.

Earlier this month at the Stanley Cup Final, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman reiterated that the league has fielded calls from across North America from prospective cities and owners who are interested in bringing in an NHL franchise.

SEE HERE: It’s official: Aeros hockey team leaving Houston at end of season

Bettman has previously told the board of governors that any potential expansion team would likely come with at least a $2 billion fee for it to make sense.

The league has seen record revenues this season — projected to be between $7.5 billion and $8 billion. The NHL salary cap is set at $104 million for the 2026-27 season, a $8.5 million increase from this past season.

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Adobro’s Filipino-Fiesta-meets-Texas-Dancehall “Right Here, Right Now” Album Release Party

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12 hours ago

June 23, 2026

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Adobro’s Filipino-Fiesta-meets-Texas-Dancehall “Right Here, Right Now” Album Release Party Join Adobro as he celebrates the release of his debut album, Right Here, Right Now, with a one-night-only Filipino-Texan celebration at Antone’s Nightclub. Beginning at 6 PM, guests can enjoy a Filipino vendor market, food, and interactive experiences, followed by a Tinikling performance by the ATX Filipino Cultural Dance Troupe and an opening set from Austin singer-songwriter Katrina Cain. At 8:30 PM, Adobro takes the stage to perform songs inspired by family, love, identity, and his journey from Manila to Texas. The evening also supports earthquake relief efforts in the Philippines.

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