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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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A guide to Austin’s best giftable experiences
Looking for a gift that won’t go in the clutter closet? We’re serving up some experience gifts so you have one less thing to wrap.
December 14, 2022
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London Gibson
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Meet the Austinites on the 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 list
These 18 young locals are trailblazing across 14 fields.
December 13, 2022
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Laura Figi
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Shipping deadlines for Christmas
Here’s how to ensure your presents will make it on time... without Santa’s help.
December 13, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Seeing the unseen with Austin-based Stranger’s Guides
We spoke with Austin journalist Abby Rapoport about her efforts to give a voice to creators from other countries.
December 12, 2022
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London Gibson
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Meet your furever friend at Purrfecto Cat Lounge
Step into CATX, a haven for Austinites who fancy felines.
December 9, 2022
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Laura Figi
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Meet the editors behind ATXtoday
Say hello to Figi + London, the faces behind your favorite 5-min morning newsletter.
December 9, 2022
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Laura Figi
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11 ways to ring in the New Year in Austin
It’s time to party like it’s 2023.
December 8, 2022
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London Gibson
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Austin ranks No. 20 cleanest city in the US
Government and consumer data sets were used to score cities on various metrics of cleanliness.
December 7, 2022
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Last minute local gifts from Blue Genie Art Bazaar
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December 5, 2022
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Laura Figi
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History of Austin’s first institution of higher learning: Huston-Tillotson University
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