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The Austin skyline, as seen from between trees lining the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail./
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Check out where the Capital City stands on these eight national rankings.
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London Gibson
Someone rides their bicycle across the Butterfly Bridge near the Central Library.
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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.
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Picnickers sprawl out on the Waterloo Greenway lawn facing a screen for Friday Flicks.
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Laura Figi
A view in front of Auditorium Shores at dusk with people in folding chairs.
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Laura Figi
The jet engine of a plane on an airfield.
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Plan your next trip with nonstop flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
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The ultimate road trip to Houston
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How to combat invasive species in Austin
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The numbers behind Winter Storm Mara
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Two black-and-white dogs catching treats in their mouths at sunset.
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How to protect your dogs outside this summer
Before you and your furry friend hit the great outdoors, read up on these tips on how to keep your pupper safe.
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Laura Figi
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