100 trips around the Sun

In Eagle Lake on Monday, Feb. 19, off Austin Road near Austin BBQ, home of Austin Grocery and near the Austin County line, Julia Maee Austin celebrated her 100th birthday.  

“I would have thought maybe 60s or 70s I never would have thought 100,” Austin said with a smirk, “God kept me hear for some reason though and I am very thankful.” 

Austin was joined by her two daughters, Gail Austin and Pam Hengst, and several other residents of Arbor Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center to celebrate the centenarian.