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A CapMetro station downtown
City
Austin Transit Partnership unveils the first phase of Project Connect
The future of Austin’s light rails was announced Tuesday.
May 23, 2023 04:48 PM
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London Gibson
The Austin skyline, as seen from the shore of Lady Bird Lake
City
How to join one of Austin’s 60+ city boards and commissions
Weigh in on Austin city government decision-making as a member of one of ATX’s 60+ boards and commissions.
May 19, 2023
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London Gibson
A close-up of a parking sign downtown
Government
Austin City Council to consider eliminating minimum parking requirements
Here’s what that could mean for the fabric of the urban landscape.
April 25, 2023
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London Gibson
A look down the street in the Seaholm District, showing trees covered with ice.
Weather
The numbers behind Winter Storm Mara
In 72 hours, 10.5 million trees took damage, AFD spent $130,000, and dispatchers took 4,000 calls.
April 14, 2023
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Laura Figi
The Austin skyline, as seen at nighttime
City
ATX 101: our guide to becoming an Austin, TX citizen
Becoming a new resident is easy with our Austinite 101 guide to all things ATX citizenship.
April 12, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
The central atrium of the Central Library downtown, with a view of the staircase and several floors. To the left hangs a large red sculpture, modeled after a cuckoo clock.
City
New and expanded libraries headed to Austin
Austin Public Library’s recently approved long-term plan calls for four new libraries.
March 30, 2023
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London Gibson
The Texas Capitol as seen in the late 1800s, partially constructed. Most of the building is complete, save for the dome at the top.
History
A visual history of the Texas Capitol’s construction
Take a walk back in time with these old photos of Austin.
March 24, 2023
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London Gibson
The night sky with visible bands of the Milky Way.
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Protect the night by taking some simple actions Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
March 22, 2023
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608 Dayten Rose
Sunlight through the trees at the hike and bike trail along Lady Bird Lake
Travel and Outdoors
How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Austin?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
February 27, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A rendering of possible changes to I-35 and Riverside.
Government
Breaking down TxDOT’s I-35 expansion plans
Here’s what you need to know about the project in Central Austin.
February 20, 2023
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London Gibson
A rendering of the west Gate expansion
Travel and Outdoors
Austin airport reveals renderings for West Gate Expansion
Learn more about the airport’s upcoming expansions.
February 14, 2023
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London Gibson
ATX_Subway_terminal
Development
Next stop: checking in on Project Connect
The Red Line is officially complete — where does everything else stand?
January 30, 2023
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Laura Figi
The Austin skyline, as seen from Lady Bird Lake
Government
What was Austin’s fastest-growing decade?
We’re digging into historical population growth trends in ATX.
January 23, 2023
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London Gibson
A warm-toned photo of the Pennybacker Bridge looking South.
Real Estate
Austin’s real estate market is looking up for buyers
The bidding wars are over.
January 20, 2023
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Laura Figi
The Pennybacker Bridge as seen from an overlook
Airports and Transportation
How Austin traffic compares to other US cities
How bad is Austin’s traffic, exactly?
January 11, 2023
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London Gibson
A rendering of the new Zilker Park land bridge
Travel and Outdoors
11 major changes in Zilker Park’s new master plan
Expect new walking trails, added amenities, and a land bridge across Barton Springs Road.
November 18, 2022
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London Gibson
The Austin skyline from afar, with grass in the foreground.
Development
Austin still ranks high in hottest real estate markets
The area has cooled a bit, but it remains one of the most desirable areas in the US.
October 28, 2022
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Laura Figi
A gif of the Mueller skate park, panning
Sports
Inside Mueller’s new skate park and pump track
The skate park is the northernmost park of its kind in Austin.
October 23, 2022
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London Gibson
The Austin skyline as seen from Lady Bird Lake, with pink sunset sky
Culture
Cost of living in Austin
We’ve broken down the cost of living in Austin, TX, comparing it to other states and the US national average.
October 19, 2022
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London Gibson
The front of Austin's downtown City Hall
Government
Your guide to the 2022 election in Austin
We’ve done the Googling for you.
September 29, 2022
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London Gibson
The sun sets over houses and the Colorado River from Mount Bonnell.
Development
Lot sizes in Texas are some of the smallest in the US
Study finds that you’ll have to leave Texas for a Texas-sized property
September 8, 2022
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Laura Figi
A graphic map with pinpoints where other cities in the US named Austin are located.
Government
Fun facts about about other US cities named Austin
Let’s dive into the history of Austin copycat cities.
September 6, 2022
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London Gibson
A rendering of the Clarksvillage project
Development
Clarksvillage development could transform West Sixth Street
July 27, 2022
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London Gibson
A real image of the Texas State Capitol compared to a Craiyon drawing.
City
Austin, according to an AI bot
July 19, 2022
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London Gibson
ABIA.webp
Travel and Outdoors
Austin airport secures $15 million for terminal expansion
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is getting $15 million to help advance the much-needed airport expansion.
July 7, 2022
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Laura Figi
moonlight tower
History
History of moonlight towers in Austin, TX
July 6, 2022
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Vagney Bradley
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