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50+ expert tips from ATXtoday readers

Today, we’re putting someone extremely knowledgeable in the spotlight: you.

The Austin skyline, as seen from between trees lining the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail./

Austinites love their city, and our readers are no exception.

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Y’all are Austin experts.

While it’s no surprise to us that our readers know anything and everything about the city we call home, now we know why: in a recent poll more than 71% of respondents said they had lived in Austin for 10+ years. Talk about putting in the hours.

In honor of your clear expertise, we’re putting you in the spotlight today. Here’s a roundup of some of the best advice we’ve received from our readers in the last year.

Got another tip for us? Don’t be shy — share your knowledge.

A graph showing 71.3% of ATXtoday readers have lived in Austin for 10+ years.

To our Austin newcomers: welcome.

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