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A modern, newly-designed home kitchen featuring gray cabinets, steel appliances, and a big kitchen island.
Real Estate
Hot Homes: 2024 kitchen and bathroom renovation trends in Austin
Remodeling project, anyone?
May 15, 2024 04:15 PM
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Monica Garske
A carton and a bottle of FreeWater sitting on a wooden deck with plants in the background.
Business
This Austin business gives away water for free — and plans to give much more
We spoke with FreeWater founder Josh Cliffords about how he envisions a future of free water and food.
July 31, 2023
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London Gibson
Trees and a bench along the shore of Lady Bird Lake.
City
Breaking down Austin’s 2023-2024 proposed city budget
Interim City Manager Jesús Garza said this year’s budget is about going “back to basics,” proposing a $5.5 billion city budget, which is $500 million higher than that of 2022-2023.
July 21, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Events
“Love Island” is taking auditions this weekend in Austin
Take to the pop-up mobile villa this weekend to audition for an upcoming USA season of “Love Island” while celebrating the show’s new season.
July 19, 2023
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Laura Figi
The Austin skyline in front of a pink, glittery stamp.
Events
Barbie’s perfect day in Austin
Come on Barbie, let’s go party at one of these Austin locales celebrating the release of the hotly anticipated “Barbie” movie.
July 17, 2023
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Laura Figi
The Green Dragon cocktail in a pineapple-shaped glass, next to some pineapples and jalapeños.
Food
Celebrate National Tequila Day with an at-home cocktail recipe
You don’t have to go out to celebrate Drink Up Month — we’re bringing the sips home with a cocktail recipe from Wu Chow.
July 17, 2023
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Laura Figi
A hand holding a glass of white wine
Food
Drink Up: Let’s talk about the incredible potential of Texas wine
We spoke with Kelsey Kramer, director of education for William Chris Wine Company, about the bright future of Texas’ wine industry.
July 10, 2023
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London Gibson
The ACL flags flapping over a crowd of festival-goers.
Business
How much do Austin’s festivals contribute to the local economy?
ACL, SXSW, and the US Grand Prix contributed an economic equivalent of three Super Bowls combined in 2022.
July 5, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Events
How to celebrate the Fourth of July in Austin
We rounded up some local Independence Day events — like Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July picnic— to try out on America’s birthday
June 29, 2023
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Laura Figi
Founders Lisa and Laura sit underneath a sign that reads "I love you so mutts" with their three dogs.
Wellness
MUTTS Canine Cantina opens haven for both pups and their owners
Dogs and humans alike are invited to enjoy the full facilities for free during the opening weekend.
June 21, 2023
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Laura Figi
Simone Spencer speaks onstage in front of a crowd of people at Two Hands on South Congress Avenue.
Business
Western Australia will open a new investment and trade hub in Austin in 2024
Austin’s new investment and trade office, opening early next year, will be Western Australia’s only hub in the Americas.
June 5, 2023
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London Gibson
An overhead view of Downtown over Barton Springs Pool in the daytime.
City
Breaking down the Downtown Austin Alliance’s State of Downtown
We all know Austin has changed in the last year, but how much has it changed?
June 1, 2023
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Laura Figi
A blurred woman looks at her smartphone, which has a dark screen.
City
How to avoid falling prey to online scam artists
If you’re feeling unsure about a text message, email, phone call, or snail mail, read these tips.
May 30, 2023
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Laura Figi
A rendering of the Waterline skyscraper, with the lake in the foreground.
Real Estate
A definitive ranking of the top five tallest buildings in Austin — for now
These five skyscrapers are the current tallest in the Capital City’s skyline.
May 23, 2023
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London Gibson
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