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TIFs, TPIDs, and Puppy Love
City Council wrestles with Mayor Adler's Downtown Puzzle
"...staff of Visit Austin (formerly the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau), in a discussion of the agency’s FY 2018..."

Oct. 2, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Taxing Times for Film and Music
Council looks to raid the budget intended to bring creative jobs to Austin
"...the name suggests, the program's purpose is to attract visitors and investors to Austin. Still technically dubbed the Austin..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: Magnolia Market, Waco
In four short seasons, home improvement show becomes biggest tourist attraction in town
"...Fixer Upper sites around town on their website at wacoheartoftexas.com/visitors/shopping/magnolia-shopping-tour...."

May 12, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Texas Springs Under Threat
Visit these five watering holes while you can
"...Visitors to San Marcos can still enjoy the cold spring-fed..."

April 20, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Whiteside Museum of Natural History, Seymour
Ancient history comes alive near where the bones were found
"...has been the nearly complete fossilized skeletons of Dimetrodons. Visitors to the museum's main hall are greeted by models..."

March 3, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: 10 Adventures for 2017
Don't wander around next year wondering where to go next; take one of these day trips
"...3) The Cistern in Houston takes visitors underground in a 1926 reservoir that has been turned..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Bent's Fort, Colo.
Once the superstore of the Santa Fe Trail
"...corners enclosed a small town around an open plaza. Visitors to the fort described it as a bustling place..."

Oct. 19, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Public Notice: Planning for Affordability
Council tackles thorny zoning cases
"...• Item 6 sets the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau 2016-17 marketing plan and budget of $19,282,933; this..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Out of the Frying Pan ...
Council resumes regular schedule next week
"...a $2 million increase in the Austin Conven­tion and Visitors Bureau budget, and defining new regulations for lobbyists –..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

City Council Preview: Juggling Act to Include Budget, Transportation Bond
Council agenda occupied by a handful of pressing subjects
"...hotel occupancy tax revenues to the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau. Councils have always had mixed feelings about the..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

A Shortlist of the City’s Most Memorable Museums
Gaze upon objets from the weird to the sublime
"...face with a Texas-sized star. More than 7.5 million visitors have graced the massive exhibition halls since the 2001..."

June 16, 2016 Columns Post by Mary Cantrell

Day Trips & Beyond: Gulf Shores Peninsula, Alabama
Gulf Coast vacation destination only feels like an island
"...beachside honky-tonks in America, it is a must-see for visitors. With three stages, countless bars, and several kitchens, it..."

April 27, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The First Monday in May
The Met's annual ball thrown by its Costume Institute gets its close-up
"...2011 Alexander McQueen retrospective that attracted a record-breaking 660,000-some visitors...."

April 15, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Great Austin Beer Scavenger Hunt
SXSW is brewing
"...each and every one of you to welcome our visitors with gladhands and real, proper suggestions on how to..."

March 10, 2016 Food Post by Eric Puga

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup
Happenings, news, and more
"...de Mardi Gras traditions each with their own twist. Visitors are welcome to partake in the community pot of..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Mug Life
Austin isn't a world-class beer destination, but it's close
"...Founders Brewing in Grand Rapids, Mich., for example, offers visitors a full menu, a roomy beer hall and beer..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Day Trips: November Events Roundup
Get out of town with this helpful guide
"...food. The historic ranch rarely opens the gates to visitors except for guided tours. Since 1990, families have been..."

Nov. 4, 2015 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Art in Public Places' TEMPO Program
The city of Austin gets into temporary sculpture in a big way, debuting 10 new works around town this fall
"...the fields of district 10's Rosedale Park to bless visitors. Artist Yuliya Lanina dedicates it to the earth and..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

It's Blanco, Beeeyotch
A state park comeback at the crossroads
"...release issued by Texas Parks & Wildlife. As before, visitors will again be allowed to camp and use the..."

July 31, 2015 Chronolog Post by Alexa Harrington

"Robert Therrien"
The sculptor invites viewers to reconsider physical space with objects much larger and smaller than normal
"...hands-on programming will find another exhibition that truly draws visitors in. Much like Do Ho Suh's Apartment series shown..."

July 24, 2015 Arts Review by Caitlin Greenwood

Central Texas Recovers
"...bumper-to-bumper as the small town began to welcome back visitors..."

June 10, 2015 Photo Gallery

Glorious Renewal
The Contemporary Austin gives new life to the place where it all began, Laguna Gloria
"...creates an elegant funnel amongst a grove's stately trees. Visitors can be seen strolling across the grounds, taking their..."

March 27, 2015 Arts Feature by Caitlin Greenwood

What Now for SXSW?
A year after tragedy, the city and the Festival look to a sustainable future
"...knew that canceling SXSW was impractical." More than 300,000 visitors had traveled to Austin for four days of music,..."

March 13, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Rep. Molly White Not Quite Sure Who's an American
Republican rep says Muslim visitors should pledge allegiance to U.S.
"...to bear. A small group of protesters greeted the visitors on the south steps of the Capitol with signs..."

Jan. 29, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Bikes in the Mud
Parks & Rec cancels, then delays, Cyclo-cross event
"...The city quickly closed the park and turned away visitors. Many among the thousands of competitors and spectators were..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Last Days of Tobias Pecans
"...A steady trickle of travelers and visitors stream in: Some to shop from what's left of..."

Dec. 11, 2014 Photo Gallery

A Few Rounds Over Decker
How many golf courses does Austin need?
"...Parks Department, as well as a tourist destination for visitors staying in Austin's Downtown hotels. Ogilvie, who just retired..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature by Jo Clifton

Through a Glass, Darkly
Prisoners now must communicate with visitors by video
"...That's the mixed pitch directed toward potential visitors. For jail administrators and inmate security staff, the sale..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Day Trips
Some of the best new developments in day-tripping around Texas
"...Florida to see historic rocket launches anymore. By 2016, visitors to South Padre Island will see space vehicles flying..."

Sept. 12, 2014 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Psychedelic Acid Trope
Exhibits at the Bullock, Briscoe, and LBJ explore our recall of the Sixties
"...news bludgeon. The four-player 1968 Music Trip game challenges visitors in a series of quizzes drilling down into enough..."

July 18, 2014 Arts Feature by Kate X Messer

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