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Amber Heckler
Amber Heckler is CultureMap's Network Writer, reporting on events and lifestyle news across all CultureMap sites in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth.
A Dripping Springs native, Amber currently lives in Austin. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Multimedia from Abilene Christian University in 2019. She started her journalism career at NPR during college, and has won multiple awards for her radio and video news reporting from the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association, Hearst Foundation, and Society of Professional Journalists. Before joining CultureMap, she moderated top-40 news headlines and piloted new products for Google.
When she’s not writing, Amber can be found with her nose stuck in a book (or listening to one). She’s an avid fan of F1, bookstores, and cocktail bars. She loves to hear (and give) recommendations on where to eat around Austin, as she hardly ever visits the same restaurant twice.
for a good cause
Austin brewery reads ahead for beer and book fair's August return
Jul 23, 2024 | 8:59 am
hidden gem in atx
Lively Leander overtakes Pflugerville among most livable small U.S. cities
Jul 22, 2024 | 2:30 pm
save a seat
Danny Glover's Pan African Film Festival presents 10 acclaimed films in Austin
Jul 22, 2024 | 9:02 am
renter friendly
North Austin neighbor is the No. 6 best U.S. city for renters in 2024
Jul 19, 2024 | 1:02 pm
Car-munity
Austin speeds into top spot on list of world's biggest car communities
Jul 18, 2024 | 2:55 pm