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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.
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Laura Figi
Two people sit on a curb reading books together outdoors. One person, wearing a denim jacket and a beanie, holds a book titled The Secret of the Moon Conch, while the other, dressed in a gray sweater, is reading a different book. A tote bag labeled "Texas Reader Book Club" rests on the ground beside them.
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Your guide to the Texas Book Festival 2024
Authors from Texas — including Matthew McConaughey, Malcolm Gladwell, and Ernest Cline — will share their books, participate in panels, and more
November 11, 2024
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Laura Figi
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23 museums in Austin
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or music fan, these 23 museums in Austin have it all.
November 11, 2024
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The top of the Texas State Capitol building with the Goddess of Liberty in view, as well as the American flag and the Texas flag.
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Veterans Day events and specials around Austin
Celebrate Veterans Day with a parade, ceremonies, and food specials.
November 8, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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ATXtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 8, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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62 Austin concerts to put your radar before the end of 2024
The end of the year is nigh, but there are concerts galore to celebrate with.
November 7, 2024
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Laura Figi
A neon light installation featuring geometric, rectangular shapes in various colors including green, orange, and purple. The shapes are suspended and reflected in water on the ground below. The scene is illuminated with purple lighting from above, creating a contrasting dark and vibrant environment. The installation is set under an industrial structure with visible concrete beams on the ceiling.
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What to know before you go to Creek Show 2024
There’s more to Creek Show than meets the eye.
November 6, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
Big Eye on Dark Skies: The Hobby-Eberly Telescope exhibit in Austin, TX.
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20+ ways to make new friends in Austin
Friendships make life better and we’re here to help you create new ones.
November 6, 2024
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An outdoor movie screening during dusk, with a large crowd seated facing a screen showing the opening credits of a film featuring "Willie Nelson." The scene includes an illuminated wooden building on the left, and a partly cloudy sky above as daylight fades.
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Celebrate western culture + film at “Look West” in Luck, Texas
The inaugural event will run Friday, Nov. 8 through Saturday, Nov. 9 on Willie Nelson’s property.
October 31, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
This historic photograph of the Texas State Capitol features the text "Austin, The Friendly City" in a stylized, cursive font above the image. Captured from the Austin History Center at the Austin Public Library, the image offers a classic view of the Capitol grounds, with lined pathways and symmetrical landscaping leading up to the grand building.
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Time capsule from 1943 dubs Austin “The Friendly City”
Travel eight decades back in time, and find out how friendly we are today.
October 31, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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