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The Texas Capitol as seen in the late 1800s, partially constructed. Most of the building is complete, save for the dome at the top.
Culture
Unwrap these 4 gifts given to the city of Austin
These city gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
December 23, 2025 11:58 PM
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STAFF
The Sorin Oak at St. Edwards University
Travel and Outdoors
Nominations are now open for Austin’s Tree of the Year Awards
The annual event celebrates Austin’s most beautiful and storied trees.
July 2, 2023
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London Gibson
The Red Line pulling into the Downtown station.
City
11 reasons to ride CapMetro’s Red Line, Austin’s first railway
The city’s current rail system is small, but mighty enough to take Austinites throughout North Austin and Downtown.
June 15, 2023
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Laura Figi
A view of the Henry Green Madison Cabin, which sits behind a large tree.
City
The Henry Green Madison Cabin’s restoration project is underway
The Henry Green Madison Cabin will undergo a renovation project to the tune of at least $85,000 to preserve the site for future generations.
June 15, 2023
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Laura Figi
Facing down toward pink granite at Inks Lake State Park, the scene shows a large rock with colorful lichen on it, underneath a blue sky.
Travel and Outdoors
Traversing rainbow rocks at Inks Lake State Park
The most recent edition of our state parks series takes us northwest of Austin, to Inks Lake.
May 31, 2023
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London Gibson
Inside a cave, with stalagtites and stalagmites framing the image.
Travel and Outdoors
19 Central Texas attractions that won a Texas Travel Award
Why travel out of state when there’s plenty to do right in Texas? We’re breaking down the Texas Travel Awards that were given in the Austin area.
May 17, 2023
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London Gibson
Picnickers sprawl out on the Waterloo Greenway lawn facing a screen for Friday Flicks.
Events
4 events at Waterloo Greenway this summer
Get in y’all, we’re spending all summer long at Waterloo Park.
May 12, 2023
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Laura Figi
A view in front of Auditorium Shores at dusk with people in folding chairs.
City
Inside the Trail Conservancy’s Arts & Culture Plan
More art exhibits, artist residencies, and public spaces are en route to Austin’s green spaces.
May 12, 2023
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Laura Figi
A close-up of Japanese honeysuckle, which has small white flowers on it.
Travel and Outdoors
How to combat invasive species in Austin
Help preserve local ecosystems in your own backyard
April 21, 2023
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London Gibson
A shot of people sitting on picnic blankets in front of a large screen on the lawn.
Entertainment
Austin Parks Foundation debuts 2023 Movies in the Park schedule
Plus, a few other ways to get outdoors this spring and summer.
March 31, 2023
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Laura Figi
The pond at Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park in Allandale, with a bench set to the right side.
Live
Neighborhood Guide: Allandale
From backyard nature to some of Austin’s best street food, there’s more Allandale than meets the eye.
September 23, 2022
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London Gibson
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Overhead view of a concert at Waterloo Amphitheater at night.
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Jam out to hundreds of live music performances this HAAM Day
You have hundreds of sets to choose from this HAAM Day, and your attendance helps make sure Austin-based musicians stay healthy.
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27 places to get the best boba tea around Austin
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Laura Figi
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Food
ACL Festival adds 17 new vendors to the food lineup
The 2025 edition of the festival will also debut a new food court called ACL Eats South so festival-goers can fill up without missing tunes.
September 15, 2025
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Laura Figi
A hand holding a burger in a dimly lit room with colorful, twinkling lights in the background. The burger is a double patty with cheese and pickles on a fluffy bun.
Food
16 spots to grab a late-night meal in Austin
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September 10, 2025
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A woman wears a bolo tie designed by Claire Sommers Buck.
Business
3 questions with Austin’s own Claire Sommers Buck Jewelry
The Austin jeweler shared the inspiration behind her Flora collection and what winning Eliza Page’s Austin Shines contest means to her.
September 9, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A colorful sign reading "Top Notch Charcoal Hamburgers Fried Chicken & Shrimp Dining Room Curb Service"
Business
Step into a time machine: Iconic Austin businesses by decade
Journey through local history and travel into another era by visiting these businesses, restaurants, and bars where time stands still.
September 9, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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Culture
All the Austin-based musicians performing at ACL 2025
Put a few local musicians on your must-see list for ACL 2025 and you may just find a new favorite to put on your playlist.
September 4, 2025
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Laura Figi
Three coffee drinks sitting on top of a white picnic table.
Live
50+ wonderful coffee shops to try out in Austin
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
September 3, 2025
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STAFF
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Culture
Inside the inaugural VIBE Downtown mini-fest coming to town in September
The Downtown Austin Alliance and Future Front Texas partnered to host the celebration of Old 6th Street and community-building event.
September 2, 2025
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Laura Figi