In 2013, as the city of San Marcos was recognized as the nation’s fastest-growing city by the U.S. Census Bureau for the first time, journalist and entrepreneur Melissa Jewett knew a change was coming.
The Austin Convention Center’s doors officially closed on Tuesday, April 1 as the city of Austin prepares to begin construction on a new, bigger facility.
The ABC Kite Fest — originally called the Kite Tournament — has been an Austin staple for almost a century, providing free fun for kids and adults alike.
From Texas’ most recent woman governor, to the first Black woman elected to the Texas Senate, to the woman who protected Austin’s status as state capital, the city is full of amazing women.