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A view of frost-covered trees and a gray sky over the Seaholm District.
Outdoors
Power outage swipes more than 30% of Austin’s electricity
The storm is almost over so stay warm, and indoors, if you can.
February 01, 2023 05:06 PM
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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
A close up on a cedar branch.
Outdoors
How to survive cedar fever, according to readers
Don’t sniffle in silence — try these tips from fellow readers.
January 10, 2023
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Laura Figi
Gloved hands plant a row of lettuce into soil.
Home and Garden
Winter gardening tips for Austin
How to prepare your garden and what to plant in the winter months.
January 4, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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 person ziplining over trees, with a lake in the background
Lifestyle
A guide to Austin’s best giftable experiences
Looking for a gift that won’t go in the clutter closet? We’re serving up some experience gifts so you have one less thing to wrap.
December 14, 2022
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London Gibson
The Austin skyline as seen from Lady Bird Lake, with buildings reflected in the water.
Outdoors
Winter weather forecast for Austin
Prepare for winter weather in Austin with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
December 8, 2022
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London Gibson
A crowd of runners passing under a banner for the ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot
Events
3 Turkey Trots taking place in Austin this year
It’s not too late to sign up for these local Thanksgiving Day races.
November 18, 2022
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London Gibson
A rendering of the new Zilker Park land bridge
Outdoors
11 major changes in Zilker Park’s new master plan
Expect new walking trails, added amenities, and a land bridge across Barton Springs Road.
November 18, 2022
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London Gibson
A sunrise over Auditorium Shores
Outdoors
What would the end of Daylight Saving time mean for Austin?
What would you do with an extra hour of sunshine?
November 3, 2022
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Laura Figi
A gif of the Mueller skate park, panning
Sports
Inside Mueller’s new skate park and pump track
The skate park is the northernmost park of its kind in Austin.
October 23, 2022
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London Gibson
A rendering of one of the displays at the Creek Show, which includes several large, glowing dragonflies.
Arts
What to expect at this year’s Creek Show at Waterloo Greenway
Plan your visit to the luminescent event.
October 21, 2022
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London Gibson
The Kingsbury Commons at Pease Park
Outdoors
The 5th Annual Roots & Wings Festival takes flight in Austin
Here are 5 must-do highlights taking place during the two-week event.
October 20, 2022
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London Gibson
Photos of City Editor London cleaning, the Lake Creek Trail, and the trash she helped collect.
Outdoors
Three ways to keep Austin waterways clean
Here are some tips + tricks to care for Central Texas rivers and streams.
October 11, 2022
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London Gibson
City Editors Travis, Figi, and London
Travel
Austin vs. Kansas City: A Showdown
We’re pitting bats against fountains + crowns against hearts.
October 7, 2022
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London Gibson
A pile of pumpkins in front of the pumpkin house at Sweet Eats Fruit Farm
Lifestyle
The ultimate fall bucket list in Austin, TX
From pumpkin patches to fall sports, we have you covered with seasonal activities in ATX.
October 5, 2022
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London Gibson
An aerial view of a vineyard
Eat and Drink
How to celebrate Texas Wine Month
Celebrate sippin’ season in the Texas Hill Country.
October 3, 2022
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London Gibson
The monarch butterfly chair at Zilker Botanical Garden
Outdoors
Monarch butterflies are headed to Austin
Texas’ state insect makes an annual migration through the Lone Star State.
September 27, 2022
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London Gibson
An artist works on a large-scale mural of a Black woman amongst the clouds on South Lamar.
Arts
Your mini guide to street artists in Austin
Austinites can view free art all day long, no museum required
September 26, 2022
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Laura Figi
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Civic
Farmers markets in Austin, TX
Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags, Austinites. We’ve rounded up eight farmers markets in the Austin area.

September 16, 2022
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Vagney Bradley
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Outdoors
Where can you still see the stars in Central Texas?
Texas stars still shine bright outside city limits
September 16, 2022
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Laura Figi
The front of the Texas Capitol, from the grounds
Civic
Dozens of local museums open for free on Austin Museum Day
Explore free exhibits around the city this Sun., Sept. 18.
September 15, 2022
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London Gibson
One person handing a bag of food to another person on the porch of a home
Civic
32 volunteer opportunities in Austin
This list of volunteer opportunities in Austin, TX includes everything from building homes for people in need to fostering shelter animals.

September 15, 2022
 · 
London Gibson
A hand holding a phone, which shows the Pink Panther app, in front of the Blanton Museum.
Outdoors
Explore Austin using new, Pink Panther-themed interactive adventure app
Help Inspector Clouseau solve the case of the missing Pink Panther Diamond in ATX.
September 13, 2022
 · 
London Gibson
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Arts
Field of Light opens at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Stop by to see the dazzling display in person between now and the end of December.
September 9, 2022
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London Gibson
A couple relaxes in pool chairs and looks at rental properties on their phone while their two children play in the pool in front of them.
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Outdoors
Massive 50,000-square foot rock climbing facility coming to Austin
The largest and tallest climbing gym in the Southwest is joining Austin’s robust rock-climbing community this fall.
August 30, 2022
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atxstaff
Kayaks on the lake, as seen from above
Civic
The soundscape of Austin, TX
July 5, 2022
 · 
London Gibson
Lady Bird Lake
Lifestyle
Kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding destinations in the Austin, TX area
June 24, 2022
 · 
Vagney Bradley
Aerial view of Port Aransas, where boats are entering and exiting a marina in Texas.
Lifestyle
Hit the beach: How to make the most of your Port Aransas vacation
June 10, 2022
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atxstaff
person working outside
Lifestyle
Great spots in Austin to work outside
May 11, 2022
 · 
Vagney Bradley
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