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The Texas Capitol when it was completed, with bare grounds stretching in front of it.
City
Take a peek into how Austin life looked in 1925
Step into the Wayback Machine — you’d be surprised at just how similar modern life in the Capital City is to the way Austinites lived in 1925.
January 23, 2025 05:00 PM
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Laura Figi
A modern, open-concept living room with curved 3D-printed walls, large floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and polished concrete floors. The space features neutral-toned furniture, including beige sofas, rounded chairs, and minimalist side tables. Potted plants, books, and vases are arranged as decor, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A ceiling fan and recessed lighting complete the look.
Real Estate
Hot home: inside ICON’s 3D-printed neighborhood in Wimberley
The neighborhood’s model home is now open for prospects to get a taste of ICON’s most luxurious and largest abodes to date.
January 17, 2025
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Laura Figi
A GIF of tennis players at the ATX Open in Austin.
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A rendering of a modern community hub featuring a light rail station adjacent to an H-E-B grocery store. The scene includes a paved plaza with people of various ages and backgrounds engaging in activities such as walking, cycling, and sitting at outdoor tables. A sleek light rail train is visible in the background, along with parked cars and lush greenery that frames the area. The architecture of the H-E-B store combines contemporary design with natural materials, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Trees provide shade, contributing to the vibrant, pedestrian-friendly environment.
City
Peek inside the future of light rail in Austin
Austin’s first light rail project is slated to open in 2033, featuring a bridge over Lady Bird Lake and planned connections to the airport.
January 13, 2025
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Laura Figi
A view of the downtown Austin skyline taken from inside a moving vehicle. The photo shows modern skyscrapers, some under construction with visible cranes, against a backdrop of a cloudy sky. The foreground includes a highway with light traffic, a grassy median, and trees lining the road, capturing a dynamic cityscape.
City
By the numbers: How bad is traffic in Austin?
Austin ranked No. 22 on a new list of the most congested cities in the US.
January 8, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
An eclectic assortment of items spread out on a white surface, including a copy of 'The Poet's Companion' book, a Prismacolor colored pencil set, rolls of masking and blue painter's tape, a red JBL speaker, an orange glass, a floral-patterned teacup and saucer, a set of small canned goods, a lime squeezer, kitchen tongs, paintbrushes in a pink jar, a small spatula, and a box of Trolls playing cards.
City
Where to donate used items in Austin
Give gently used items a new home and donate to worthy causes in the Capital City.
January 8, 2025
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STAFF
Aerial rendering of a modern mixed-use development featuring residential buildings, green spaces, and retail areas. The scene includes tree-lined streets, outdoor seating areas, and parking lots, with a clear blue sky in the background.
Real Estate
6 developments we’re watching in 2025
Austin’s going to look a little different by this time next year — check out a few projects that will contribute to the Capital City’s changing scenery.
January 7, 2025
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Laura Figi
A group of crew members pointing at branches downed by the ice storm
City
Winter weather preparedness guide for Austin
Your local guide on how to prepare for winter weather events
January 6, 2025
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STAFF
Fireworks exploding over the Google building and other skyscrapers in Downtown Austin.
Culture
25 conversations you want to have in 2025
Tell us what local knowledge you want to gain in 2025, and we’ll investigate until we find your answer.
December 16, 2024
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STAFF
The Texas Capitol as seen in the late 1800s, partially constructed. Most of the building is complete, save for the dome at the top.
Culture
Unwrap these 4 gifts given to the city of Austin
These city gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
December 11, 2024
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STAFF
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Business
All the autonomous vehicles operating in Austin
The robots are driving in ATX. Keep your eyes peeled for these companies, which are driving or getting ready to deploy driverless vehicles in town.
December 9, 2024
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Laura Figi
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A stylish lounge area in a modern interior space. The room features a curved burnt orange sectional sofa adorned with purple and dark blue accent pillows, placed on a patterned rug. A small round table with a flower arrangement and two wooden stools complete the setup. A vibrant piece of art depicting an abstract burst of light hangs on the textured wall behind the sofa. To the right, a staircase with dark wood steps leads to an upper level, and the space is warmly lit with recessed lighting.
Travel and Outdoors
Inside W Austin’s multi-million dollar renovations
The 2nd Street District hotel boasts redesigned rooms, a new restaurant, a coffee shop, and a reservation-only cocktail bar.
January 24, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
An art gallery, with several walls of art layered in the frame. In the foreground, a large square artwork depicts a peaceful scene of trees and sky reflected in water. In the background, three artworks hang side-by-side and show a girl's head centered among varying patterns. To the right, more artworks are visible hanging above a bookshelf.
Culture
12 Austin galleries showcasing stunning artwork
Next time you’re in need of artistic inspiration, check out the work of local and global artists at these Austin art galleries.
January 24, 2025
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London Gibson
A spacious outdoor seating area at Freddo ATX, featuring wooden picnic tables under a canopy of large oak trees adorned with string lights. A white sign with the cafe’s logo is prominently displayed near the entrance, and patio heaters are scattered throughout the space for comfort. A fence encloses the area, with views of nearby buildings and parked cars beyond.
Food
Freddo ATX debuts new renovations and menu
We’re calling it now — the coffee shop in a historic home is about to be one of our favorite hangouts.
January 23, 2025
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Laura Figi
A vibrant concert stage illuminated with neon blue, pink, and red lights, featuring a futuristic spaceship-inspired design. A large disco ball resembling a planet with rings hangs in the center, surrounded by a backdrop of glowing lines and space-themed visuals. Performers and musicians are on stage, dressed in colorful outfits, engaging with the crowd. Audience members can be seen in the foreground, capturing the moment with their phones. The atmosphere is lively and electrifying.
Music
45 Austin concerts to put on your calendar in 2025
From pop princesses to chart-topping bands, there’s no shortage of shows to see this year in the Live Music Capital of the World.
January 22, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A plate of food with chicken on a banana leaf, a green herby sauce and vegetables.
Food
Dig into Austin’s 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists
Several local chefs and restaurants are in the running for a James Beard Award nomination.
January 22, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A group of people wearing yellow aprons and waving with rolling pins. In front of them is a table with pasta dough rolled into balls.
Food
Become a home chef with CocuSocial cooking classes
We took a cooking class with CocuSocial and it was pasta-tively amazing.
January 21, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Happy hour deals in Austin
Go bargain-hunting with our Austin happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
January 21, 2025
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STAFF
A black-and-white photograph of a suburban street covered in snow. A large Chevrolet Suburban is parked on the snowy road, with visible tracks in the slush. A person wearing winter gear is skiing behind the vehicle, holding onto a rope for balance. Snow blankets the surrounding trees and houses, capturing a rare winter moment in Austin, Texas. The image is credited to the Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.
History
The history of snow in Austin, TX
We’re digging into the historic data on snow in Texas, from annual averages to largest storms.
January 17, 2025
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London Gibson
A stage with a projection screen displaying the text "HI, HOW ARE YOU PROJECT" above an illustration of a frog with a wide mouth, two stalked eyes, and four limbs. Below the screen, there is a small setup with a microphone, an acoustic guitar, speakers, and a stool placed on a rug, lit by soft stage lights.
Culture
Andrew Bird to perform for Hi, How Are You Day concert
Bird will also be joined by Madison Cunningham at the seventh annual fundraising concert for the Hi, How Are You Project.
January 17, 2025
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Laura Figi
A luxurious restaurant interior featuring bold, abstract cowhide-patterned artwork in warm red, orange, and gold tones covering the walls and ceiling. The space includes cozy leather banquettes, white dining chairs, and marble-topped tables adorned with elegant place settings. In the background, a sleek bar area with modern lighting and floor-to-ceiling windows adds to the ambiance.
Food
Date night awaits: Book your reservations for Valentine’s Day
Don’t be heartbroken at the last minute — make your Valentine’s Day plans now.
January 16, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal