As Austin prepares to celebrate a very different holiday season this year in the shadow of the ongoing pandemic, the much-loved Trail of Lights at Zilker Park is providing its own version of social distance by transitioning to a drive-through event, meaning we’ll be idling, not walking, past its giant lighted displays and other seasonal decorations. Due to COVID-19…
Here’s How Austin’s Fixing Up the Historic Zilker Park Clubhouse
The historic Zilker Clubhouse, originally built for the City of Austin as a lodge for the Boy Scouts of America in 1934 by New Deal-era jobs programs including the Civil Works Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps, now boasts one of the city’s most impressive public skyline views west of Mopac. But despite this handsome little building’s popularity as a…
Here’s How Austinites Are Using (Or Not Using) Uber and Lyft in the Pandemic
Last week, we asked our readers to weigh in on their experiences with rideshare services like Uber and Lyft during the pandemic, to see how things were going after nearly eight months of safety precautions for both riders and drivers. We’ve seen usage patterns drop during this period for downtown dwellers who used to take advantage of…
Downtown Austin’s First ‘Supertall’ Tower Plan Arrives at Waller Creek Site
After 20 years of unrealized development plans for the approximately 3.3-acre property at the southwest corner of Cesar Chavez and Red River Streets near the Rainey Street District of downtown Austin, the latest contender for a tower at the site would be the first in the city to qualify as a “supertall” skyscraper — the tallest in Austin by…
For Sale: Golden Mirror, Barely Worn
Going by the name Bizarre Bazaar on Facebook and Craigslist, Elizabeth Pille and her husband, Patrick, sell antique furniture, doors, and other treasures out of their home (and several storage units) up in Round Rock. But lately, they’ve picked up some antiques they’re not quite sure how to sell — eight square glass panels, measuring…
How Has Austin’s Ridesharing Use Changed During the Pandemic?
After more than seven months of coronavirus-related restrictions and shutdowns, we’re interested in learning more about how our readers have altered their habits and lifestyles — and today, we’re curious about ridesharing services. Many Austinites we know living downtown and around the central city say they previously used services like Uber and Lyft to get around town nearly every day or at…