Every year they invade Austin in loud swarms – eating, drinking, mating. No, it’s not the throngs of ACL or South by Southwest. We’re talking about the crickets.
Episodes
April 24, 2018
What’s The Story With This Tiny Cemetery In The Highway Median?
Out by the Austin airport, there’s a tiny cemetery in a huge construction site. Who’s buried there? What will become of it? See more here.
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April 20, 2018
What’s The Story Behind The Different Tags On Trees Around Austin?
You can’t not notice the trees that line the paths on Austin’s many hike and bike trails. But have you ever noticed a fair amount of them are numbered?
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April 11, 2018
Why Do So Many Self-Storage Places Keep Popping Up In Austin?
It seems like they’re everywhere: Self-storage facilities. Why are there so many being built in Austin?
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April 4, 2018
Can You Get A Refund If The MoPac Toll Lanes Aren’t Moving At 45 MPH?
The operators of the MoPac tolls lanes say the “goal” is 45 mph — so what happens if it doesn’t meet that goal?
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March 8, 2018
Why Is The Map On The Floor Of The Austin Airport Full Of Misspellings?
It looks like Austin…but the streets are all spelled wrong. Why?
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March 1, 2018
Who’s That Distinctly Texan Voice Behind The Crosswalk Signals Around Austin?
You might have heard that twang beckoning you across the street. Meet the real-life person behind the walk signal.
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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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