12.12.2023

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69º | Rainy | 87% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:28 a.m. | Sunset 5:42 p.m.

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Hot Homes: 7 historic houses to daydream in

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This home at 1201 Travis Heights Blvd. was built by the founder of the Travis Heights neighborhood in 1921. | Provided by Keller Williams Realty

Imagine pouring coffee in a century-old kitchen, working at a desk in a 90-year-old office, or maintaining the lawn of a house that’s been a fixture on your block for 130 years.

Dream homes and creatively stylized homes are gorgeous, but there’s a certain charm to living in a home with history.

Do some daydreaming with these seven on-the-market historic homes in the Austin area.

1201 Travis Heights Blvd. | 3 beds, 4 baths | $2.6 million
This century-old craftsman home was built in 1921 by William H. Stacy, who helped found the Travis Heights neighborhood. The restored home features skyline views, hardwood floors, woodwork, and a 12,110-sqft lot just minutes from Lady Bird Lake.

A blue home with a large tree in the front yard, from which a porch swing is hanging. — The charming home at 3212 Bonnie Road is walking distance to a number of Tarrytown locales.
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Photo provided by Compass

3212 Bonnie Rd. | 3 beds, 1 1/2 baths | $1.59 million
This 1939-built Tarrytown home is just one block from the Lions Municipal Golf Course. The open floor plan leads into a renovated space, but this gem still features original hardwood flooring and fireplaces.

4814 Ave. G | 3 beds, 3 baths | $695,000
This airy Hyde Park home is lined with windows, allowing natural light to stream in. Built in 1938, the home has an enclosed front porch and is in walking distance to multiple parks and popular restaurants.

A gif cycling through images of a blue bungalow. — This renovated 1920s bungalow on Avenue A has been well-loved for nearly 100 years in Hyde Park.
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Photos by Brian Cole Photography, provided by Compass

4115 Ave. A | 4 beds, 2 1/2 baths | $1.35 million
The 1920s merge with the 2020s in this renovated 1927 bungalow. Don’t miss the home’s period-style wood siding, refurbished potting shed (complete with high-speed internet, heating, and cooling), and custom outdoor planters.

1600 Rio Grande St. | 4 beds, 4 baths | $2.99 million
This fairy tale-like Queen Anne Victorian-style home was built in the 1890s. The Judge’s Hill property’s detailed wrap-around porch and dreamy second-floor balcony pair with an interior that’s modern with a touch of yore.

More historic homes

Events

Tuesday, Dec. 12

Holiday Movie Double Feature | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 6 p.m. | Meanwhile Brewing Co., 3901 Promontory Point Dr., Austin | Free | Bring your own blanket and get cozy to watch “The Muppet Christmas Carol” and “A Nightmare Before Christmas” on the outdoor stage.
Seeking Truth in an AI World | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | LBJ Library and Museum, 2313 Red River St., Austin | Free | Learn from experts about navigating a world with AI at this edition of the library’s Future Forum.

Wednesday, Dec. 13

Queer To Tell: Austin Holiday Show | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Captain Quackenbush’s Coffeehouse, 5326 Menchaca Rd., Austin | Free | Listen to local storytellers perform works related to “Holiday Greetings and Gay Happy Meetings.”
A Holiday Shuffle | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 8 p.m. | Mohawk Austin, 912 Red River St., Austin | $15 | Hear a mix-and-match show featuring members of Party Van, Loveme, Farmer’s Wife, Lady Dan, and more at this toy drive concert.

Thursday, Dec. 14

Peppermint Parkway | Thursday, Dec. 14-Saturday, Dec. 30 | 6-9 p.m. | Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin | $40-$99 | The holiday light display returns with a plethora of drive-thru installations, plus a petting zoo, holiday photo ops, rides, and a market at Peppermint Plaza.
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 8 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $50-$350 | The internationally acclaimed comedy show is full of holiday cheer — attendees must be 18 or older.

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News Notes

Biz

P. Terry’s CEO Todd Coerver stepped down from his position, according to a post on X over the weekend. Coerver led the company for almost five years and has been replaced by the company’s co-founder, Patrick Terry. (Austin Business Journal)

Weather

Yesterday was the coldest Dec. 11 since 1978, according to temperature readers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Low temperatures fell to 24º in the early morning — don’t worry, the rest of the week’s lows are expected to stay above 45º. (Austin American-Statesman)

Announced

Just months after unveiling Cosmic Saltillo, Cosmic Coffee released plans for a third location at 10006 Menchaca Rd. The new concept — which doesn’t yet have an opening timeline — will occupy a five-acre property that formerly housed the Indian Roller bar. (Eater Austin)

Award

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is the Medium-Sized Airport of the Year. The award — given by CAPA - Centre for Aviation — recognizes the airport’s growth and innovation.

Coming Soon

An American-Texan supper club will open at 710 W. 6th St. next month. The Statesman — led by chef Dan Kennedy of Vixen’s Wedding — will serve dishes like seafood towers, pimento mac and cheese, and rib-eye steaks. (Eater Austin)

Closing

Wax Myrtle’s, the rooftop restaurant at the Thompson Austin Hotel, will close permanently on Sunday, Dec. 31. Owners announced a new restaurant will occupy the space early next year. (Eater Austin)

Trending

Google’s Year in Search 2023 is out, and it may come as no surprise that “Barbie” and Travis Kelce were among the most-used search terms in the US. However, according to Google trends, Austinites were more interested in “Oppenheimer” and ChatGPT.

Giveaway

Bummed you didn’t win our recent Modelo giveaway? Then we’ve got good news: In partnership with the brand, we’re giving away another 10 cases of Modelo Oro and tons of brand swag. Take our survey for a chance to win through Tuesday, Dec. 19.*

Civic

🌈 Equality efforts

Dive into Austin’s 2023 Municipal Equality Index score

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Austin also received a perfect score on the same list in 2022 and 2021. | Photo by 4kodiak

The Human Rights Campaign released the 2023 Municipal Equality Index, and Austin is on the list. How did we score?

Each year, the Human Rights Campaign releases a Municipal Equality Index, which takes a deep dive into municipal laws, policies, services, and how inclusive they are of LGBTQ+ people. This year’s edition examined 506 cities on 49 different criteria across five categories: non-discrimination laws, municipality as employer, services and programs, law enforcement, and leadership on LGBTQ+ equality.

Based on these criteria, Austin earned a score of 100 out of 100. In case you missed it, that’s the same as last year’s score. Here’s a breakdown of how we got here… and how that score might change.

Non-discrimination laws

This category looks at whether LGBTQ+ discrimination is prohibited by law in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodation. Austin achieved a 30 out of 30 for our laws across the state, county, and municipality.

4 other factors

The Buy

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31 Days of Local Shopping

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ATXtoday’s 31 days of local shopping

View of shelves at Book People bookstore from the top of stairs

You can buy more than just books at Book People. | Photo by ATXtoday

A few weeks ago, we asked our readers which stores they’d like to see us feature in our local shopping series. This local institution received more votes than any other.

BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd. | This bookshop has been around for more than 50 years, and frequently hosts locally and nationally acclaimed authors for talks + signings. We recommend checking out the signed copies collection or shopping the gifts section for the non-readers in your life.

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