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As seen from above, construction workers stand in a dirt-covered construction zone at the Austin airport, between the concourse building and the roadway. In the background, plane wings are visible.
City
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport closes TSA Checkpoint 3 to make way for West Gate expansion
The airport checkpoint will be closed until 2026.
February 9, 2024
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London Gibson
Two people and a dog walking along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, with buildings in the background.
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
People swimming in Barton Springs Pool, with trees behind them framing the skyline.
City
A brief history of Austin’s beloved Barton Springs Pool
Locals have been relaxing at Barton Springs Pool for more than a thousand years, dating back to Native American settlers.
January 17, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Culture
26 solar eclipse parties taking place in Central Texas
For the first time in 146 years, Central Texas will fall in the path of a total solar eclipse in April. Here’s how to plan for it.
January 10, 2024
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London Gibson
An orangey Texas Star Mushroom, with five blooming petals, pokes out of the ground.
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
A graphic with a bunch of images of people that ATXtoday interviewed.
Culture
25 of our favorite interviews from 2023
We spent this year getting to know our city and its residents even better.
December 21, 2023
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London Gibson
Kids tend a garden at PEAS/Cunningham School Park Garden.
Travel and Outdoors
Austin Parks Foundation awards $205,600 grants to local parks
In partnership with Austin City Limits Music Festival, APF and the community selected a few parks around town to receive some TLC.
December 20, 2023
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Laura Figi
Two people and a dog walking along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, with buildings in the background.
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
People walking on Pedernales Falls, with light blue pools in the foreground.
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
A yellow golf flag as seen from in between trees.
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
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Treat mom with these eats + experiences in ATX on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 11, and we’re ready to celebrate all the mother figures who call Austin home.
May 5, 2025
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A colorful hat customization shop features wooden walls lined with decorative accessories and materials. On the left, large spools of ribbon in various colors—ranging from mustard yellow to deep red and muted brown—are mounted on a wall rack. Below them, patterned scarves hang neatly. A vintage-style white glass wall sconce lights the workspace. In the center, a shelf displays lace, fabric bands, and beaded hatbands hanging from black hooks, with small signs reading “Build a Hat” and showing hat style options. To the right, wide-brimmed hats in neutral and pastel tones sit stacked on circular shelves, with more hats and small accessories arranged on a display table in front of a mirror. Decorative elements like dried flowers, feathers, and ornate frames add to the boutique’s eclectic and rustic charm.
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