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HOPE Outdoor Gallery reopens in east Austin
The new, free gallery is back open near the airport for street artists of all ages and skill levels to enjoy.
December 01, 2025 04:42 PM
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Laura Figi
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The Zilker Eagle mini-train is back on the rails
The highly anticipated mini-train at Zilker Park will reopen this week after four years of renovations.
June 10, 2024
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Laura Figi
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UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum to reveal expansion plan
Event-goers will take a first look at the art institution’s future.
May 14, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Parks and Recreation
Skyline Park debuts in Easton Park
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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
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London Gibson
The Austin skyline, as seen from between trees on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.
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
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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
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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
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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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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
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