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Ancient fossils found in the Austin area

Austin is home to some ancient history, including gigantic aquatic lizards, prehistoric humans, and dinosaur tracks uncovered by flooding.

November 13, 2025 03:50 PM

Laura Figi

Business

Inside the new H-E-B on South Congress Avenue

The Texas grocer’s oldest location in Austin is now a shiny, new gem in the Violet Crown.

December 4, 2024

Morgan O’Neal

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A festive Christmas-themed bar with vibrant holiday decorations, including wrapped gift boxes hanging from the ceiling, colorful string lights, garlands, and ornaments. The bar counter features red and white candy cane stripes, surrounded by warm white lights. A neon sign glows in the background, and a nutcracker figure stands to the side.

Food

Your ultimate guide to 25 holiday pop-up bars in Austin

From festive rooftops to movie-inspired spaces, we’re breaking down the best holiday pop-up bars spreading cheer in the 512.

December 2, 2024

STAFF

Two women looking at art hanging on the wall.

Culture

Give back to one of these 18 nonprofits on Giving Tuesday 2024

Celebrate Giving Tuesday with Austin’s chapter, I Live Here I Give Here, by giving back to one of these 18 nonprofits helping various causes around the city.

December 2, 2024

Laura Figi

A view of Austin's skyline, featuring modern skyscrapers and architectural highlights reflected on the waters of Lady Bird Lake. A bridge spans the lake, surrounded by lush greenery and tree branches framing the scene. The sky is a vibrant shade of blue, dotted with a few clouds. Construction cranes are visible in the distance.

Culture

What Austinites are thankful for this Thanksgiving

We asked, and locals shared why they’re thankful to live in the Capital City.

November 26, 2024

Morgan O’Neal

More than two million lights make up the 70+ displays and tunnels on the Trail. | Photo via @danyetteheine

Culture

11 holiday light displays in and around Austin to catch this season

Allow us to take you on a sleigh ride through the Austin area’s huge collection of holiday lights, shows, and displays.

November 21, 2024

Laura Figi

A painted version of the graffitied train bridge above Lady Bird Lake.

Arts

A dozen Austin references you didn’t notice in Trader Joe’s

It’s a mini city-wide scavenger hunt in the supermarket, and all the references are different throughout each Trader Joe’s location.

November 21, 2024

Laura Figi

Adam Walker wearing a black T-shirt and a trucker hat holding a bottle of beer sits on the edge of a pool table in a dimly lit bar. Neon signs for various beer brands, such as Budweiser and Shiner Bock, are displayed on the wood-paneled walls, along with Texas-themed decor.

Culture

How to Keep Austin Cheer’d with Me Nd Adam

‘Tis the season to give back to the Austin community through Me Nd Adam’s Keep Austin Cheer’d — an annual charity event that benefits Casa Marianella.

November 19, 2024

Laura Figi

A woman looking through an array of art pieces and post cards framed at the Armadillos Christmas Bazaar.

Culture

Shop local at these holiday markets in Austin

‘Tis the season to start shopping for the holidays and anything you can buy, you can buy local at one of these holiday markets.

November 15, 2024

Laura Figi