Local History of Austin, Texas

Culture

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

Laura Figi

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

London Gibson

A yellow golf flag as seen from in between trees.

Travel and Outdoors

A good walk spoiled at Lockhart State Park

This state park about 45 minutes from Austin features a swimming pool, playground, and golf course.

December 5, 2023

London Gibson

Travel and Outdoors

Exploring winding trails at Buescher State Park

Buescher State Park offers opportunities to hike, bike, swim, and fish in Central Texas’ Lost Pines forest.

November 7, 2023

London Gibson

A copy of "The Which Way Tree" on a table in front of Hill Country foliage.

Culture

Journeying through Texas history with Elizabeth Crook

We sat down with the acclaimed Austin author to discuss her inspiration, her passion for Texas, and her upcoming novel.

November 1, 2023

London Gibson

Events

How to celebrate Dia de los Muertos 2023 in Austin

Celebrate the Day of the Dead in Austin with parades, live music, ofrendas, tamales, crafts, movies, and more through the weekend.

October 31, 2023

Laura Figi

Buford Tower in Downtown Austin, with the sun setting to the left.

City

Buford Tower repairs complete two years after fire damage

The historic fire drill tower in Downtown Austin has been restored with new windows and updates to its brick and concrete plinth.

October 30, 2023

London Gibson

Culture

Austin may have been the first US city to have a serial killer

We’re looking back on the horrifying murders of women in 1880s Austin.

October 24, 2023

London Gibson

A sign reading "Watch for Water on Road"

Weather

Why Central Texas is known as ‘Flash Flood Alley’

We’re talking about how Austin earned the nickname Flash Flood Alley and became the Flash Flood Capital of the US.

October 9, 2023

Laura Figi

Parks and Recreation

The life and times of Flo, Barton Springs’ most famous tree

Before the Austin community bids Flo adieu, let’s talk about why this tree means so much to locals.

October 3, 2023

Laura Figi

A closeup of loblolly pine trees, with blue sky in the background.

Travel and Outdoors

Smelling the “Lost Pines” at Bastrop State Park

As part of our journey to visit eight local state parks, we recently spent a morning east of Austin, in Bastrop’s loblolly pine forest.

September 26, 2023

London Gibson