The Capitol, the bats, Zilker, Lady Bird Lake and live music: what each costs, the free museum days, and the year's events by month.
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Oct. 19, 2026
Moving to Austin From Out of State: Your First 90 Days
New to Texas? Your first 90 days in the right order: car insurance, emissions test, registration, driver license and homestead exemption.
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Swimming Holes Near Austin
Barton Springs, Hamilton Pool, the Blue Holes and more: which need a reservation, which take cash only, and what to check before you get in.
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Oct. 19, 2026
The 9 Steps of Buying a Home in Texas
Every step of buying a home in Texas, in order: pre-approval, the buyer agreement, the offer, the option period, closing and the homestead exemption.
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Things to Do With Kids in Austin
Thinkery, the zoo, splash pads, Inner Space Cavern, COTALAND and more: the ages each suits, what it costs, and the days that cost nothing.
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Oct. 19, 2026
Your Home Has Equity. What Should You Actually Do With It?
Texas caps home equity borrowing at 80% of your home's value. See what you can really borrow, what it costs, and what it puts at risk.
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Oct. 19, 2026
Barton Creek Greenbelt, Austin: Access Points and Parking
The seven Barton Creek Greenbelt trailheads in Austin: where to park, what the City says it costs, which have restrooms, the trail rules and how to check the creek.
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Oct. 19, 2026
DIY Home Staging: 10 Steps Before You Sell Your House
Ten steps you can do yourself before you list, starting with what a buyer's inspector will write up, and what a survey of agents found about staging.
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Oct. 19, 2026
Highland Lakes of Texas: How the Six Lakes Differ
Why Lake Travis rises and falls while Lake LBJ usually stays within a foot, how to check a lake before you go, and each lake's parks, fees and rules.
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Oct. 19, 2026
Austin Farmers Markets: Days, Hours and Locations
Saturday, Sunday and weekday farmers markets and farm stands in and around Austin: hours, places, where SNAP is matched, and which say every seller grew or made it.
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