You’ve probably seen them while driving around town –- those handwritten signs next to the road with messages like: “We buy houses for cash! Call now!” What are they about, and why?
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February 22, 2018
Raiders of the Lost Archive: Is This Building Off Shoal Creek A Top-Secret Warehouse?
What really happens inside this government facility in Central Austin?
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February 14, 2018
Is It Really Legal To Walk Down The Street With A Beer In Austin Neighborhoods?
Colter Sonneville had a hunch that it might be legal to walk down the street with an open beer in most of Austin’s residential neighborhoods. It started when he noticed some big signs around Chicon and East Cesar Chavez streets.
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February 6, 2018
Dan Is Moving To Austin. He Asked Us For Book Recommendations. You Had Plenty.
We got almost 200 recommendations when we asked for your favorite books about Austin and/or Texas. Here are but a few of the ones you sent in.
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February 1, 2018
What Are Capitol View Corridors?
State and city efforts to preserve views of the Texas Capitol have led to some oddly-shaped buildings in downtown Austin.
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January 24, 2018
How Do Emergency Alert Systems Work In Austin?
The story behind that annoying weekly test of the Emergency Alert System.
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January 18, 2018
Why Was I-35 Designed As A Double-Decker Through Central Austin?
Interstate Highway 35 is many things to many people. It is a vital thoroughfare for commerce and shipping. It is also an economic and social barrier through much of Austin. And nearly from its construction, it has been a source of frustration for drivers stuck in its traffic. I-35 has inspired a number of questions […]
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January 9, 2018
Who Started Decorating The Loop 360 Christmas Trees? 🎄
People have strong opinions about the custom. Some say it’s a heartwarming expression of holiday spirit; others consider it a flagrant violation of Texas’ anti-littering laws. But one thing no one really knows is how the tradition got started. See more here.
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January 3, 2018
What’s Up With The ‘Doors To Nowhere’ At Austin’s New Central Library?
There’s a new building in Austin that’s drawing a lot of attention. And there are a couple of doors — yes, doors — in that building that are getting some funny looks. Several people asked about them for our ATXplained project. KUT’s Audrey McGlinchy investigated.
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