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Ancient fossils found in the Austin area
Austin is home to some ancient history, including gigantic aquatic lizards, prehistoric humans, and dinosaur tracks uncovered by flooding.
November 13, 2025 03:50 PM
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Laura Figi
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with sweets
Tamalitoz are a new take on traditional Mexican chamoy candy
September 26, 2022
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Laura Figi
The pond at Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park in Allandale, with a bench set to the right side.
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Neighborhood Guide: Allandale
From backyard nature to some of Austin’s best street food, there’s more Allandale than meets the eye.
September 23, 2022
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London Gibson
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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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City
Dozens of local museums open for free on Austin Museum Day
Explore free exhibits around the city this Sun., Sept. 18.
September 15, 2022
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London Gibson
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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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8 questions with true crime podcaster Kate Winkler Dawson
Dawson’s new podcast “Buried Bones” dives into historical cold cases dating back to the 1600s.
September 14, 2022
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London Gibson
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Learning about Avenue B Grocery & Market, Austin’s oldest grocery store
August 17, 2022
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Vagney Hampshire
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Visiting Austin’s sister city, Angers, France
August 15, 2022
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Desert Door Distillery highlights sotol’s 10,000-year history in Central Texas
July 25, 2022
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Learning about local, drinkable rainwater in Austin, TX
July 22, 2022
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