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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
Austin aerial view with search bar looking up "Austin 1999"
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
A group of people marching down the street with a banner reading "celebrate Juneteenth."
Events
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
The Austin skyline as seen from above, focusing on the new Google building and Lady Bird Lake, all the way to UT.
City
The City of Austin wants you to share your knowledge of Downtown
The City of Austin is asking locals to share their knowledge of Downtown Austin through a new survey to help inform historical elements.
May 10, 2024
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Laura Figi
A red convertible drives down the street for the Red Poppy Festival with a state behind it.
Festivals
The Red Poppy Festival: In bloom April 26-April 28.
The family-friendly event celebrates Georgetown’s century-old history with the red flower and features a parade, car show, and live music.
April 8, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A red brick home with a black door, white fence encircling the porch, plants in front, and a historical designation marker near the front door.
Real Estate
The historic Paggi House will reopen next month as an art gallery
The Civil War-era home, now under the ownership of The Loren Hotel, will reopen to the public as an event space after a 10-year closure.
March 27, 2024
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Laura Figi
A view of the Austin skyline and Lady Bird Lake on a sunny day.
City
City of Austin kicks off new Equity-Based Preservation Plan
The City of Austin’s new plan replaces a four decade-old historic preservation plan with a new look on how to equitably preserve Austin’s historic landmarks.
February 13, 2024
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London Gibson
A rendering of the Austin State Hospital building, with tan stone walls and expansive, lush green space. The entrance to the hospital has a wood-lined overhanging shade structure and tall, glossy windows above it.
City
Historic Austin State Hospital’s $300 million redesign may open by summer
Mayor Kirk Watson said the newly renovated Austin State Hospital, Texas’ oldest mental health hospital, may be open to the public by May.
January 30, 2024
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London Gibson
People swimming in Barton Springs Pool, with trees behind them framing the skyline.
City
A brief history of Austin’s beloved Barton Springs Pool
Locals have been relaxing at Barton Springs Pool for more than a thousand years, dating back to Native American settlers.
January 17, 2024
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Laura Figi
A graphic with a bunch of images of people that ATXtoday interviewed.
Culture
25 of our favorite interviews from 2023
We spent this year getting to know our city and its residents even better.
December 21, 2023
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London Gibson
A living room with large, wooden beams on the roof and heavy, carved woodwork around the windows and doors.
Real Estate
Hot Homes: 7 historic houses to daydream in
Take a trip through Austin history with these homes, all built around 100 years ago.
December 11, 2023
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London Gibson
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