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September 21, 2016

🎼How Did Austin Become the ‘Live Music Capital of the World’? 🎶

ATXplained

By: Mose Buchele

Regardless of what you think of Austin calling itself the “Live Music Capital of the World,” you’ve got to admit it is pretty effective branding. Even people who don’t like music, and who’ve never been here, equate the city with a vibrant scene.

August 24, 2016

Why Are Grocery Stores So Hot for Hatch Chile Peppers? 🌶

ATXplained

By: Kate McGee

Austin’s love affair with Hatch chile peppers comes and goes every August. Did you ever wonder why grocery stores get so excited about Hatch?

July 28, 2016

Is Austin Still Keeping It Weird?

ATXplained

By: Ben Philpott

“Keep Austin Weird.” The phrase is printed on T-shirts, bumper stickers, posters; it’s part of Austin’s national reputation. But, it seems that for every pocket of weird, there’s a new corporate chain from California moving in.

May 26, 2016

What Happens To Austin’s Recycling? ♻️

ATXplained

By: Mose Buchele

Many people think of recycling as somehow both mundane and mysterious. So, we followed a 12-ounce can of Coke.

March 31, 2016

Everything You Wanted To Know About Grackles

ATXplained

By: Mose Buchele

They’re annoying. They’re mean. They’re filthy. But we love to hate them.

March 11, 2016

What’s the Story Behind the ‘Fair Sailing Tall Boy’ Memorial?

ATXplained

By: Matt Largey

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.”

February 17, 2016

Why Aren’t Austin’s Stoplights Synchronized? Actually, They Are. 😕

ATXplained

By: Matt Largey

Imagine you’re cruising in a sea of green.

January 27, 2016

Why Is Austin’s African-American Population Declining?

ATXplained

By: Matt Largey

In the first episode of our ATXplained podcast, we explore the factors behind Austin’s declining African-American population.