The story behind that annoying weekly test of the Emergency Alert System.
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September 7, 2023
What are those towers for in West Austin and why are they all there?
Off to Austin’s west, you may have seen a collection of towers with their red lights blinking through the night. ALSO: You can get tickets to our next ATXplained Live show here.
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August 23, 2023
What’s the story behind the colorful Maria de la Luz Cemetery in South Austin?
We question a question about the history of this Mexican-American cemetery — one that stands in contrast to many of the more staid cemeteries around Austin.
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July 20, 2023
Why is Lala’s Little Nugget in Austin always decorated for Christmas?
No matter the season, the iconic Austin dive bar off Justin Lane is filled with snow globes, Christmas trees and strings of red and green lights. But the story behind how this decor came to be is always changing.
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June 8, 2023
What’s the oldest music venue in Austin?
It seems like a simple question, with a simple answer. But there’s more to it.
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June 1, 2023
Why does the Texas Legislature meet for only 140 days every two years?
Army veteran Denise Gordon questioned whether it makes any sense for lawmakers from the second-largest state in the country and one of the largest economies in the world to meet so infrequently.
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May 25, 2023
What are the weirdest laws in Texas?
The Texas Legislature’s regular session is nearing an end. While some of the laws passed during these sessions are crucial to keep the state running, other laws have been a little more interesting.
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May 19, 2023
‘Is Austin hiding their elderly?’ What’s the average age of its residents?
In a city with a reputation as being young, we got a question about where all of Austin’s older people are.
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May 11, 2023
Who is ‘Moody,’ and why is everything in Austin named after them?
There’s the Moody College of Communication at UT, the Moody Rooftop at the Contemporary Austin, Moody Hall at St. Edwards University, Moody Bank, the Moody Pavilions at Laguna Gloria, ACL Live at the Moody Theater, the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, and Moody Center. It can be a little confusing.
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