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Parks and Recreation
Arts
UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum to reveal expansion plan
Event-goers will take a first look at the art institution’s future.
May 14, 2024 03:22 PM
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Morgan O’Neal
Parks and Recreation
Skyline Park debuts in Easton Park
The 21-acre green space has two playgrounds, splash pads, public art, and plenty of space for outdoor activities and community gatherings.
May 8, 2024
Travel and Outdoors
Local artist encourages connection through Conversation Stones along the trail
The project by Austinite Diego Miroě-Rivera features 32 stones and is part of TEMPO, the Trail Conservancy’s temporary public art program.
May 1, 2024
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Laura Figi
Culture
Choose our adventure: ATXtoday edition
Choose our adventure and help London plan how she spends her last day as an ATXtoday City Editor. You chose, now read your recommendations below.
April 29, 2024
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London Gibson
City
How to protect Austin’s urban forest of 33 million trees
It may be Earth Day, but we’re offering tips and tools for supporting Austin’s thriving urban forest 365 days a year.
April 22, 2024
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London Gibson
Play
One, two, tree: 22 parks to visit in Austin
We’re highlighting the 22 best parks that Austin, TX has to offer — complete with swimming holes, pickleball courts, and playgrounds.
April 16, 2024
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STAFF
City
What you need to know about the new, wishbone shaped Longhorn Dam Bridge
The east Austin bridge is nearly six years in the making and recently received $4.12 million in federal grant money.
April 11, 2024
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London Gibson
Events
Summer’s calling: here are 12 great summer camps in the Austin area
Kids can learn about outdoor skills, robotics, and more at camps across the Austin area.
March 27, 2024
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London Gibson
Travel and Outdoors
Meet Pease Park’s 18-ft Thomas Dambo troll
The new troll, named Malin, is the 129th installation by the artist and sits at the park for all humans and animals alike to enjoy.
March 19, 2024
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Laura Figi
Play
Kid-friendly activities in Austin
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Austin has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
March 14, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
Play
Calling all pet owners: Austin’s dog-friendly guide
Explore these dog-friendly places in Austin, from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.
March 4, 2024
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STAFF
Live
Get your sweat on at 35 gyms around Austin
Lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 35 gyms and fitness offerings around Austin.
February 27, 2024
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STAFF
Culture
Walking trends in Austin
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Austin compares.
February 5, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Development
10 developments we’re watching in 2024
Here we go, Austin — it’s time for some changes.
January 12, 2024
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London Gibson
Travel and Outdoors
Spotting the strange, noisy fungi that became Texas’ state mushroom
Texas Star Mushrooms grow only in Texas, Oklahoma, and Japan.
January 2, 2024
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London Gibson
City
City of Austin gets moving on first-ever all abilities playground
Planning for the new accessible and inclusive playground, to be located in the Onion Creek area, will begin in January.
December 19, 2023
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London Gibson
Culture
Holiday help: Where to take visitors this season
Have friends or family in town this year? We’re here to help plan their visit.
December 15, 2023
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London Gibson
Travel and Outdoors
What we learned visiting eight local Texas State Parks
We spent the 100th anniversary of Texas State Parks exploring the parks in our area.
December 5, 2023
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London Gibson
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
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London Gibson
Real Estate
Sick heritage Red Oak tree to find a new life inside Indeed Tower
Arborists removed the 150-year-old tree this month due to a fungus and tree rot.
November 21, 2023
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London Gibson
Culture
Experience Waterloo Greenway’s Creek Show
This annual event features eight illuminated installations and nightly music performances.
November 14, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
City
Become privy to these privies: Austin’s modular public restroom
This Portland-made, free-to-use, stand-alone toilet is working to address common public bathroom concerns.
November 9, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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
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London Gibson
Travel and Outdoors
It’s My Park Day is this Saturday at parks across Austin
Volunteer for a cause — and get rewarded with some free treats — at this annual initiative to beautify Austin’s many green spaces.
November 2, 2023
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Laura Figi
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
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London Gibson
City
Your guide to voting in the Nov. 7 general election
We’re breaking down what’s on the ballot for the general election in Travis County, so you can cast your ballot on or before Tuesday, Nov. 7.
October 25, 2023
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Laura Figi
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
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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
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Laura Figi
Culture
50+ expert tips from ATXtoday readers
Today, we’re putting someone extremely knowledgeable in the spotlight: you.
October 2, 2023
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London Gibson
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
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London Gibson
Parks and Recreation
Get in a workout at the updated Butler Shores exercise area
The Butler Shores Exercise Equipment project was unveiled on Monday, Sept. 18.
September 19, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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