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Laura Figi

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City Editor at ATXtoday

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  • 4 days ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

    There’s never a dull moment in Downtown Austin, which is why Mayor Kirk Watson calls it “Austin’s living room.”It wasn’t always the bustling city center that it is today — it’s been a goal of Watson’s to revitalize Downtown since he first took office in 1997. These days, Downtown is under constant development and ~139,000 people walk through Austin’s living room every day. The nickname begs the question: If Downtown is Austin’s living room, what does that make the rest of the city?

  • 1 week ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

    There’s nothing quite like seeing the Capital City mentioned on TV — new seasons of “The White Lotus” and “The Last of Us” feature characters from Austin — but the stars show up in person at ATX TV Festival. From Thursday, May 29 through Sunday, June 1, Season 14 of the ATX TV Festival will host industry professionals such as Jon Hamm, Seth Meyers, Christine Baranski, and Mike Judge.

  • 2 weeks ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

    Americans have a long weekend coming up for Memorial Day, which falls on Monday, May 26. There is a lot to do with those extra 24 hours — see our monthly Plan Ahead — but if remembrance is on your heart, here are a few events to honor service members. Memorial Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 | 7:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 24Sweat it out in beautiful scenery of Brushy Creek Lake Park and raise funding for cancer, water, and education in honor of fallen heroes.

  • 2 weeks ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

    Hey y’all, City Editor Figi here. As much as I love the Capital City, sometimes you just have to get out of town, and San Antonio is a great place to go. I recently spent a weekend in the Alamo City, which is roughly 80 miles south of Austin. With the help of a resident friend and SATXtoday, I filled my time with some fantastic spots that I want to share. I can’t start my day without something to drink, and Pullman Market delivered.

  • 2 weeks ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

    The first day of summer isn’t until Friday, June 20, but the Texas heat doesn’t wait for the turn of the seasons. You know what that means — it’s time to hit the pool. Cool down with a resort experience by heading to one of these destinations around town. Austin Motel | $25+ Monday-Thursday, $50+ Friday-SundayYou can people-watch from this iconic motel’s colorful, kidney-shaped pool located in the heart of South Congress Avenue.

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5 Dec 22

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