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Oct. 19, 2026

Things to Do in Austin

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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

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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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Oct. 19, 2026

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

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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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Oct. 19, 2026

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?

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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

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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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