Shutdown closes national parks, sites in Texas
Written by Matt Joyce | Published October 1, 2013
If you're planning a trip to one of the national parks or other federal sites in Texas, you'll want to…
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Art branches out on Austin's Lady Bird Lake
Written by Erin Inks | Published October 1, 2013
If you visit downtown Austin this fall, you might wonder "why is there a big, white tree hovering over…
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History, Alive!
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published September 27, 2013
It seems like ages ago: In 2008, I had the pleasure of editing Tom and Karen Fort’s story on the…
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Updated Digs for Big Texas
Written by Lois M. Rodriguez | Published September 26, 2013
Last year’s State Fair of Texas cliffhanger was an electrical fire that damaged the iconic Big Tex. As the State…
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Austin benefit raises money for musicians' health
Written by Matt Joyce | Published September 24, 2013
There's a certain glamour to the musician's life, no doubt. But for many working musicians, the reality of scratching out…
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Parts of Guadalupe Mountains National Park remain closed after flood
Written by Matt Joyce | Published September 19, 2013
Guadalupe Mountains National Park has offered an update in the aftermath of last week's heavy flooding.
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We'll Cotton to that
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published September 18, 2013
According to weather forecasts, cooler temperatures arrive in Central Texas this weekend. While it won't be quite sweater weather, these…
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SXSW Brings Home the Bacon
Written by Lois M. Rodriguez | Published September 18, 2013
Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell speaks about the phenomenal economic impact that 2013 SXSW Conference has had on the City of…
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Flooding prompts closures at Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Written by Matt Joyce | Published September 13, 2013
Guadalupe Mountains National Park in far West Texas is hoping to dry out after three days of heavy rain that…
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Texas Book Fest announces lineup of authors
Written by Matt Joyce | Published September 11, 2013
The Texas Book Festival has announced the lineup of authors for this October's event, including several whose books are currently…
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New Alamo exhibit chronicles Spanish missions in Texas
Written by Matt Joyce | Published September 6, 2013
A new exhibit opening at the Alamo today focuses on the Spanish mission system in Texas and the creation of…
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State Fair's' Top Fare: Big Tex Choice Award Winners
Written by Lois M. Rodriguez | Published September 3, 2013
Put on your bibs and get ready to bite into this year’s winners of the State Fair of Texas’ Big…
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