At the mouth of a creek tunnel under the highway interchange at Mopac Expressway and Cesar Chavez Street, there is a graffiti-covered slab of concrete that serves as the epicenter of Austin’s underground...
The proximity of the fashion scene to UT’s campus encourages many Longhorns to explore their fashion sense and step into the wondrous world of thrifting.
That’s how the love of thrifting continued...
Bats have become an iconic symbol of Austin, especially since the 1980s, when the Mexican free-tailed bat population began roosting under the Congress Avenue Bridge. Known as 'Bat City,' Austin attracts...
Kassie Araque, Associate Austin Editor
• October 21, 2024
Local artists represent a small but mighty percentage of performances booked at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. They do what they can to stand out among the big names at the nine stages scattered...
Aaron Sullivan, Audience Engagement Editor
• October 14, 2024
The holidays can be stressful, especially when they involve extended family. Which aunt has a grudge against which uncle? Which of my siblings is on a gluten-free diet now? How is everyone going to fit...
Interstate 35, U.S. Highway 290 and Mopac Express Lane are different ways to journey through the city of Austin. However, these roadways are pretty boring and traffic-packed avenues of exploration. Maybe...
The state of Texas has had a tense legal relationship with marijuana for decades. While the substance is still illegal for most people to possess, that doesn’t stop them from celebrating the unofficial...
Austinites and thousands of tourists stood facing the sky on April 8, hoping to catch a glimpse of the sun through the dark, looming clouds.
Several businesses sold eclipse merchandise and glasses...
Public libraries are popular, accessible resources available to those of any socioeconomic background. The city council granted people living outside city limits free access to the city’s public library...
As soon as you enter the Austin Antique Mall, it’s a treasure hunt. Each corner turned reveals a seemingly endless collection of old knick knacks and antiques displayed within cubicles. A wide variety...
71% of the Earth’s surface is water. That includes Texas’ 191,000 miles of streams. Every stream flows through a watershed, while an aquifer lies beneath both and stores groundwater. Austin is home...
An Ode to Inaccessible Healthy Lifestyles
In America, the wealthy are the gatekeepers of wellness. It’s a story as old as time. Fitness and exercise are metaphorically free. However, beginners...
