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History

Austin is home to some ancient history, including gigantic aquatic lizards, prehistoric humans, and dinosaur tracks uncovered by flooding.
This weird Austin festival celebrates the gloomy donkey from A.A. Milne’s “Winnie the Pooh” series.
The oldest operating hotel in Austin and historical landmark set the stage for our growing city in 1886 and continues to host visitors more than a century later.
The Austin Convention Center’s doors officially closed on Tuesday, April 1 as the city of Austin prepares to begin construction on a new, bigger facility.
The ABC Kite Fest — originally called the Kite Tournament — has been an Austin staple for almost a century, providing free fun for kids and adults alike.
Peek inside stunning Austin homes designed by notable architects during this two-day tour in April.
From Texas’ most recent woman governor, to the first Black woman elected to the Texas Senate, to the woman who protected Austin’s status as state capital, the city is full of amazing women.
We’re breaking down March Madness milestones for the Texas Longhorns and what’s ahead in 2025.
History exists in more than just books — these local resources will show you the impacts of Black Austinites across our city.
The museum’s Black History Month programming revolves around the theme “African Americans and Labor.”
We do things a little differently in the Lone Star State.