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Culture

55 facts about Matthew McConaughey for his 55th birthday

Celebrate the local legend by learning dozens of facts about his life.

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Events

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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Business

Into the “Shark Tank": How Destin George Bell is changing exercise with Card.io app

The Austin-based entrepreneur created a gameified, turf war-style app that lets folks challenge each other to “claim” areas of town as they exercise.

October 28, 2024

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Events

10 Halloween events in Austin

From spine-chilling drag shows to eerie outdoor movie nights, Austin has a haunting lineup of events to celebrate Halloween on Thursday, Oct. 31.

October 25, 2024

Morgan O’Neal

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Culture

5 chilling ghost stories that haunt Austin

Fans of all things freaky will want to read these five urban legends in Austin places — and we’re not skimping on the scares.

October 24, 2024

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Culture

13 Austin-themed Halloween costumes

From Peter Pan to a Texas Rollergirl, we’ve got your tips for being the best-dressed pumpkin at the party.

October 24, 2024

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Culture

Activities for retired locals in Austin

If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Austin.

October 23, 2024

STAFF

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Events

Celebrate Scorpio season with these themed events

In observance of the zodiac’s most passionate sign, these events will have you counting your lucky stars to know Scorpios.

October 22, 2024

Laura Figi

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Events

Welcome to flavor town: a guide to Austin Food & Wine Festival 2024

Austin Food & Wine Festival is coming up and we’re ready to dig in. Let us help you maximize your time at this annual celebration of eats.

October 18, 2024

Laura Figi

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Events

Pick your pumpkin at these 8 patches near Austin

Fall is here — kick off the season at a local pumpkin patch.

October 17, 2024

London Gibson

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From what’s on the ballot to “I Voted” sticker freebies, here’s a full breakdown of voting season in Austin.

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Culture

Catch the 41st annual Viva La Vida Festival and Parade

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