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A charming pink house with white trim surrounded by lush greenery and large trees. The house has a cozy front porch where three people are sitting and chatting, enjoying a sunny day. One person is seated on the steps, while the other two are in green chairs. The relaxed and inviting atmosphere reflects a typical Austin neighborhood vibe.
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Your horoscope in Austin neighborhoods
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars.
August 28, 2024 04:20 PM
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Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Austin’s past — plus hope for the future.
August 23, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Then and Now: Travel back in time through Conroe’s history
Here’s how this historic community just ~three hours away has withstood the test of time for more than a century and established itself as a vibrant hub today.
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Remembering Austin’s hottest day on record
Austin’s hottest day on record was September 5, 2000, when the Capital City hit 112°.
August 13, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Only true locals know these 27 unwritten rules of Austin
Tell us you’re from Austin without telling us you’re from Austin.
August 5, 2024
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How well do you know Austin trivia?
Contestants, we’re playing “Jeopardy!”
August 1, 2024
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Laura Figi
A large beer in a round glass sits on a mahogany table, in front of a blue, white, and teal flash, and a blue wall.
Culture
Local libations: A round of Austin-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Austin nod there — these craft beers found around ATX take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
A large outdoor stage with sets designed for "Newsies" in the 2022 production, with people in lawn chairs and on blankets in the audience in the foreground.
Entertainment
Zilker Theatre Productions celebrates 65 years
Here’s a timeline chronicling decades of the nonprofit organization entertaining Austin at no cost.
July 11, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Travel and Outdoors
Swim into this history of Deep Eddy Pool
We’re diving into the deep end of history about Texas’ oldest swimming pool, which has been keeping Austinites cool for over a century.
June 24, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Culture
Austin’s 1999 time capsule
What was Austin like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
June 13, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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How to celebrate Juneteenth 2024 in Austin
From parades, to markets, to art shows and tours, there’s a way for everyone to get in on the celebrations of freedom.
June 12, 2024
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Laura Figi
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