Inconsistent rain forecasts have led to conspiracies about a rain-blocking dome that covers the city. The truth lies in an age-old fault.

Only San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, have more gay people per capita than Austin. So why doesn't the city have any lesbian bars?

One Austinite is convinced it is her grandmother. Is she right?

94 year-old Reta Ward has been calling all the Texas state lawmakers for decades to weigh in on everything from water policy to school vouchers.

Austin's crown jewel has bought people together from all walks of life to enjoy a day in the sun. But before 1962, that wasn't the case.

Modern new developments are opening on the site of former tank farms, one of the city's most notorious environmental controversies.

Austin's iconic moontowers were erected in the 1890s as part of the city's first street light system. Seventeen of the original 31 still stand today — 165 feet above the ground.

Sixth Street is known for being party central, but it's actually one of the most historic areas of the city.

Austin is a city with many nicknames. Some started as tourism plugs, while others come from local animals. But one in particular has been a source of inspiration for residents for more than a century.

There’s a kind of luck to keeping a friend over decades. Something like magic. But there are some things you can do to make your odds better.