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New sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics: Where to try them in Austin
Ah, we can just picture that Olympics podium and those shiny medals now.
July 25, 2024 04:42 PM
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Monica Garske
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Float the day away: Quirky boat rentals in Austin
Here’s your guide to unique experiences on Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake.
July 23, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Travel and Outdoors
Rainey Street Trailhead opens at the tip of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail
The new park area has something for all Austinites — young and old — with play areas, seating, a dock, and access to the rest of the trail.
July 12, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Entertainment
Zilker Theatre Productions celebrates 65 years
Here’s a timeline chronicling decades of the nonprofit organization entertaining Austin at no cost.
July 11, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Travel and Outdoors
Expect detours on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and Bike Trail during The Confluence construction
With construction for The Confluence continuing along Waller Creek, trail users should expect route disruptions for the next several months.
July 10, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Culture
Cities most like Austin, according to AI
We asked ChatGPT which travel destinations in the US are most similar to Bat City. See what the artificial intelligence program said.
July 9, 2024
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How hot will summer 2024 be in Austin?
We want you — our readers — to guess how many days will surpass 100º this summer as the first triple-digit day of the year approaches.
June 26, 2024
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Laura Figi
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The Capital City is well-represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.
July 18, 2024
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