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Austin is the 11th largest U.S. city, according to latest Census Bureau estimate

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Beatlemania

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The Legislative Cocktail Hour

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Reefer on Two

Dazed and Confused spiritual sequel to film this fall? Alright, alright, alright

By Ryan Lakich

05.24.13 | 11:22 am

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A music lover's guide to the Kerrville Folk Festival

By Arden Ward

05.24.13

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The 20 indie shows you shouldn't miss this summer

By Caitlin M. Ryan

05.21.13

01:51 pm

Is there more than meets the eye to the Transformers Texas casting call?

By Ryan Lakich

Food + Drink

Contestants: Josh Hajash of Congress, Brandon Martin of Foreign & Domestic, and Joaquin Cebollas and Chase Gintner of Sway.

Austin Gets Chopped

Citywide 86’d finale features the next generation of Austin chefs in a culinary challenge

By Jessica Dupuy

05.24.13 | 12:40 pm

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North Texas farmer traces roots to 1970s back-to-nature movement

By Marshall Hinsley

05.19.13

10:51 am

BBQ snob Daniel Vaughn's Prophets of Smoked Meat journeys through 200 Texas hotspots

By Teresa Gubbins

05.17.13

09:52 am

Texas Monthly names the top 50 barbecue joints in the state, Austin takes unofficial title

By Layne Lynch

Arts

Your Terrific Neighbors sketch comedy troupe with Curtis Luciani, Courtney Hopkin, Braden Walker

Terrific Trio

Meet Your Terrific Neighbors, the sketch comedy vets keeping it weird

By Ryan Lakich

05.24.13 | 03:35 pm

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Comics Mac Blake and Lance Gilstrap discuss STAG! Comedy and the upcoming Austin Sketch Festival

By Ryan Lakich

05.20.13

12:40 pm

Austin-based mezzo-soprano Kathryn Findlen debuts new works in New York

By Joelle Zigman

05.18.13

10:54 am

Austin's first piano festival in full swing, featuring stars and aspiring musicians

By Shelley Seale

Life

Shot from Moore, Oklahoma tornado destruction

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How you can help tornado victims in Moore, Oklahoma

By KVUE News

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CultureMap ushers in summer with Mixers on the Map at Olive & June

By Arden Ward

05.19.13

03:56 pm

Thousands of Longhorns celebrate graduation amid tight security

By Shannon Murray / KVUE

05.19.13

01:47 pm

Austin dubbed one of the most affordable getaways by Travel + Leisure

By Arden Ward

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Charter schools rank high on new list of best schools in Central Texas

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05.15.13

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By Claire St. Amant

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By Ryan Lakich

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Charitybash Benefit ason Pair, Nikki Burch, Chris Evens and Erika Hester

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CharityBash Benefit Concert gathers young philanthropists in support of Groundworks Music Project

By Jon Shapley

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Studio 54klift fundraiser brings the disco days back to the spotlight

By Jessica Pages

05.17.13

01:35 pm

Margot Wolf and Cambria Handmade shine at By George as masters of craftsmanship

By Caitlin M. Ryan

05.15.13

02:35 pm

Cocktails on the Colorado recognizes 2013 River Hero, announces new identity for Colorado River Alliance

By Arden Ward

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Chip Oswalt, Ray Wilkerson, Keith Jackson, and Sarah Richards with the Colorado River Alliance after presenting Ray Wilkerson with the River Hero Award at the 12th Annual Cocktails on the Colorado Gala

Preserving the Colorado

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By Arden Ward

05.15.13 | 02:35 pm

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By Ryan Lakich

05.04.13

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04.30.13

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RunTex merchandise and memorabilia to be auctioned to pay debts

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Houston wins Super Bowl bid, beats out Miami to host 2017 event

By Chris Baldwin

05.21.13 | 02:39 pm

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TopGolf touches down as Austin's newest interactive sports attraction

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05.15.13

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V8 Supercars make North American debut at Circuit of the Americas this weekend

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