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.
What’s the Story Behind the ‘Fair Sailing Tall Boy’ Memorial?
You’ve probably seen this memorial if you’ve ever driven on Lamar Blvd in Austin. It’s right there, on the pillar holding up the train bridge where Third Street crosses Lamar. It says: “Fair Sailing Tall Boy. Ivan Garth Johnson. Not forgotten. 1971 – 1989. Don’t Drink and Drive, You Might Kill Someone’s Kid.”
Why Aren’t Austin’s Stoplights Synchronized? Actually, They Are. 😕
Imagine you’re cruising in a sea of green.
Why Is Austin’s African-American Population Declining?
In the first episode of our ATXplained podcast, we explore the factors behind Austin’s declining African-American population.
KUT Weekend – April 18, 2014
The City of West marks one year since a fertilizer plant there exploded. The long-term psychological effects of a disaster like the Halloween Floods. San Antonio’s mayor and a high-profile state senator duke it out over immigration.