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Three hiking trails in Austin that are worth your time during the pandemic

Kristin Barrientos, Staff Writer

September 9, 2020

You may have heard the question “What should we do this weekend?” a lot more than usual lately. With the pandemic going on, there are limited activities to do outside of your home. One activity that most people have adopted i...

Reed's latest single, 'Feeling You,' was released on June 17 and is available on music streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.

Sheridan Reed is making his presence known in the music industry

July 8, 2020

Butterfield Trail Golf Course in El Paso opened in 2007. The 18-hole course has permanently closed due to economical damage caused by COVID-19.

Cities across Texas implement a variety of safeguards to protect the public

April 21, 2020

As festival fans gear up for the limited releases at the end of the month, South by Southwest also partnered with Vimeo to release six of the episodic pilots for people to enjoy. Check out SXSW.com for more details.

Amazon Prime, South by Southwest team-up leaves viewers in anticipation of online film festival

April 16, 2020

A bright pink mural displays support for Austin in troubling times. SXSW Unofficial was hosted by Kendra Scott, a well-known jewelry company.

SXSW Unofficial brings much needed joy during an anxious time

March 28, 2020

APD started its body-worn camera program in 2015 to create greater transparency and accountability in its interactions with the public.

Records of police cruelty prove body-worn cameras should be mandatory

March 11, 2020

“It’s My Park Day” was established over 15 years ago and takes place twice a year on the first Saturday of March and November, according to the Austin Parks Foundation.

Austin tradition encourages local involvement in litter-filled city parks

March 11, 2020

Magic City Hippies released their latest album, ‘Modern Animal,’ last August to much fan anticipation. The band currently has nearly 600,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and their popular single, ‘Limestone,’ boasts over 13.5 million streams.

Meet Miami’s fathers of indie funk: Magic City Hippies sprinkle spice of life on ATX

March 9, 2020

“Piecing It Together”: Latinx Graffiti Exhibit

Adrian Gonzalez, Sports Editor

February 28, 2020

From Jan. 24 to Mar. 28, the Austin community can experience the "Piecing It Together” graffiti exhibit and participate in different artistic activities. Hosted at the Mexican American Cultural Center, the exhibit features art that focuses on Latinx culture and the first three generations of graffiti art in Austin. Partic...

The Barbara Jordan exhibit featured a timeline that displays her accomplishments from birth to death. The exhibit was also shown during Barbara Jordan week Feb. 20 to Feb. 24.

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