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Flashback Friday: Learn about the hundreds of historical markers in Austin
Let’s take a deeper dive into some of Austin’s historical markers, the significance they hold, and how long they’ve been standing.
January 08, 2026 02:45 PM
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Laura Figi
An old, black-and-white photo of the Driskill hotel, with old cars out front.
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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Laura Figi
4th Street and Congress Avenue street signs in Austin, Texas with a building and tree in the background.
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20+ historic street names in Austin
Austin has nearly 200 years of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
October 16, 2024
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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
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The inside of a two-story mall facing a set of escalators. One to two stores appear to have lights on, while several others are empty or dark inside. Two people are seen walking on the upper level of the mall.
Culture
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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Swimmers enjoying the pool at Barton Springs Park in Austin, Texas.
Travel and Outdoors
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
Someone dipping a chicken flauta in a bowl of queso.
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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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Clarksvillage development could transform West Sixth Street
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Desert Door Distillery highlights sotol’s 10,000-year history in Central Texas
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Learning about local, drinkable rainwater in Austin, TX
July 22, 2022
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Samsung considering historic $200 billion investment in Austin-area chipmaking facilities
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Hit the Road: a 30-mile getaway to Buda, TX
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Swimming pools for rent in Austin, TX
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