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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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Arts
A brief history of the San Marcos Mermaid Fest
Try being part of their world for a change 🧜‍♀️
September 22, 2022
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Laura Figi
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5 things to enjoy at Barton Hill Farms’ 11th annual Fall Festival
There’s only one right way to celebrate fall — with pumpkin patches, corn mazes + all the fall festival goodness at Barton Hill Farms’ 11th annual Fall Festival.
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Arts
New interactive downtown art exhibit explores cultural narratives
See paintings, textile art, sculptures, and alternative reality experiences at The Contemporary Austin downtown.
September 21, 2022
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London Gibson
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Arts
New Torchy’s mural is ‘damn good’
The taco chain commissioned muralist Sloke One
September 16, 2022
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Laura Figi
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History
How to celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Austin
Party like it’s 1821 🎉
September 14, 2022
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Laura Figi
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Culture
Austin-based Pet Honesty debuts in Petco
Show your dog some local love
September 12, 2022
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Laura Figi
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Arts
Field of Light opens at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Stop by to see the dazzling display in person between now and the end of December.
September 9, 2022
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London Gibson
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Events
HAAM Day is almost underway for 2022
The festival will be fully in-person for the first time since the pandemic began
September 8, 2022
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Laura Figi
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Travel and Outdoors
Massive 50,000-square foot rock climbing facility coming to Austin
The largest and tallest climbing gym in the Southwest is joining Austin’s robust rock-climbing community this fall.
August 30, 2022
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The Long Center will transform into a venue for musical acts, visual art, and food at lookOUT Fest this weekend. | Photo by @eric_a_booth
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Seven Labor Day weekend events in Austin, TX
August 29, 2022
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London Gibson
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