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Travel and Outdoors
American Airlines cuts nearly half of its destinations from Austin
More than a quarter of passengers currently use the airline to fly out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
November 5, 2023
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London Gibson
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Austin is the No. 43 best city in the world — according to this ranking, at least
Where would you rank the Capital City?
November 3, 2023
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London Gibson
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It’s My Park Day is this Saturday at parks across Austin
Volunteer for a cause — and get rewarded with some free treats — at this annual initiative to beautify Austin’s many green spaces.
November 2, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Why Central Texas is known as ‘Flash Flood Alley’
We’re talking about how Austin earned the nickname Flash Flood Alley and became the Flash Flood Capital of the US.
October 9, 2023
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Laura Figi
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The life and times of Flo, Barton Springs’ most famous tree
Before the Austin community bids Flo adieu, let’s talk about why this tree means so much to locals.
October 3, 2023
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Laura Figi
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50+ expert tips from ATXtoday readers
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October 2, 2023
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London Gibson
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Travel and Outdoors
Smelling the “Lost Pines” at Bastrop State Park
As part of our journey to visit eight local state parks, we recently spent a morning east of Austin, in Bastrop’s loblolly pine forest.
September 26, 2023
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London Gibson
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Travel and Outdoors
Austin is in store for a warm, wet fall
According to climate prediction outlooks released by NOAA this week, Austin’s fall will be temperate and rainy.
September 22, 2023
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London Gibson
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