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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
Overlooking the grounds and mansion at the Commodore Perry Estate
History
Adapting Austin’s historic buildings with architect Paul Clayton
In a boomtown like Austin, maintaining history amid change is a delicate balance.
February 8, 2023
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London Gibson
On the left is Madonna in 2022, on the right is Madonna in 1985.
History
Take a peek at Madonna’s 1985 concert in Austin
Austinites have two nights to see Madge in concert.
February 1, 2023
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Laura Figi
A photo of a round, flat rock surrounded by the creek.
History
The history of the Round Rock
How many rocks would a Round Rock rock if a Round Rock could round rocks?
January 20, 2023
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Laura Figi
A photo of the Goddess of Liberty in the Bullock Texas State History Museum.
History
This is what the statue on top of the Texas Capitol looks like
Someone woke up on the wrong side of the slab.
January 12, 2023
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Laura Figi
Sam Grey Horse on his mule, Mula, wearing a Santa suit.
History
The Christmas legend of Sam Grey Horse
Austin’s version of Santa Claus rides a horse, not a sleigh.
December 21, 2022
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Laura Figi
The candy cane pillars at the Long Center, with ice skaters in the foreground and the Austin skyline in the background
History
Historic Christmas Day weather in Austin
Austin weather’s got the range.
December 20, 2022
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London Gibson
A slideshow of the same part of the strip from South Congress from 2007-2022.
History
A very South Congress time lapse
Careful, looking at these transformations too quickly could make your head spin.
December 15, 2022
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Laura Figi
The crowd at a concert at the Moody Amphitheater
History
How did Austin become the “Live Music Capital of the World?”
The history might not be what you think it is.
November 10, 2022
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London Gibson
The outside of Counter Culture on East Cesar Chavez
Food
After 12 years in East Austin, Counter Culture plans next moves
Sue Davis has spent more than a decade cooking up homemade vegan food and promoting sustainable practices.
November 8, 2022
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London Gibson
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ATXtoday’s birthday: A year in review
The ATXtoday team has been bringing you the positive, hyper-local news for a full year now — let’s celebrate.
October 17, 2022
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London Gibson
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