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Read local: Books written by authors from Austin
Don’t forget to treat your shelf by picking up a new read — or two or three — that was written by your neighbor.
January 22, 2026 02:00 PM
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Laura Figi
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23 local Instagram accounts to follow in 2023
Bring some fresh air to your timeline with a few accounts based in Austin, like @overheardaustin, or around Texas, like @texashumor.
January 4, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Events
A quick guide to Free Week 2023
Don’t miss three days of free musical bliss.
January 4, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Real Estate
Martha Stewart partners with Austin-based Tito’s Vodka on “DIY January” campaign
The queen of DIYs has tips and tricks for using your leftover vodka around the house.
January 3, 2023
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London Gibson
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Sports
Learn to curl in Austin
Get ready for a roaring good time with Lone Star Curling Club.
January 3, 2023
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Dayten Rose
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Development
Our top five stories of 2022
From rooftop bars to an architectural behind the scenes, here are the stories our readers loved most this year.
December 22, 2022
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London Gibson
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History
The Christmas legend of Sam Grey Horse
Austin’s version of Santa Claus rides a horse, not a sleigh.
December 21, 2022
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Laura Figi
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Culture
Upcoming winter holidays
Have a joyous, merry, happy holiday
December 16, 2022
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Dayten Rose
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History
A very South Congress time lapse
Careful, looking at these transformations too quickly could make your head spin.
December 15, 2022
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Laura Figi
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Culture
Taking a mental health day in Austin, TX
Feeling stressed, burned out, or anxious at work? Consider taking a day off for your mental health.
December 15, 2022
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
What Google search trends say about Austin
Let’s dig into what Austinites had on the brain in 2022.
December 14, 2022
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London Gibson
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