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Laura Figi

City Editor
A warm-toned photo of the Pennybacker Bridge looking South.
Travel and Outdoors
The zodiac signs as Austin landmarks
Combine your big three — or even add a loved one’s signs — for a tiny tour of Austin.
May 24, 2023
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Laura Figi
Someone rides their bicycle across the Butterfly Bridge near the Central Library.
City
How does Austin rank on roadway safety?
Austin’s portion of I-35 is one of the most dangerous roadways in the state.
May 22, 2023
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Laura Figi
A modern living room overlooking the Hill country.
Real Estate
9 dream homes for sale in Austin
Mentally, we’re decorating one of these dream homes.
May 22, 2023
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Laura Figi
A rendering showing street-level rail cars moving through downtown.
City
Creating connected communities with Austin Transit Partnership’s Peter Mullan
We spoke with Peter Mullan, chief of architecture and urban design at Austin Transit Partnership, to fill us in on the next steps for Austin’s light rail system.
May 18, 2023
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Laura Figi
A blond woman stands behind a metal statue, holding the same pose.
Culture
The many eras of Austin-based artist Primo the Alien
The local synth-pop musician is going “scorched Earth” on her old personas
May 16, 2023
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Laura Figi
Hundreds of people gather around the Ladybird stage in Zilker Park at dusk.
City
The numbers behind ACL’s economic impact
Last year’s festival brought in $448 million in economic impact for the city.
May 16, 2023
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Laura Figi
Picnickers sprawl out on the Waterloo Greenway lawn facing a screen for Friday Flicks.
Events
4 events at Waterloo Greenway this summer
Get in y’all, we’re spending all summer long at Waterloo Park.
May 12, 2023
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Laura Figi
A view in front of Auditorium Shores at dusk with people in folding chairs.
City
Inside the Trail Conservancy’s Arts & Culture Plan
More art exhibits, artist residencies, and public spaces are en route to Austin’s green spaces.
May 12, 2023
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Laura Figi
A close-up of individually-wrapped cookies with a 512 cookies logo.
Food
5 reader-nominated local bakeries in Austin
We asked you to nominate your favorite businesses to celebrate National Small Business Week.
May 10, 2023
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Laura Figi
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