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November 2016
On the radar
Surfing heads inland, to Austin, TexasNLand, the first artificial surf park in North America, opened in landlocked Austin last month, inspiring a new generation of surfers who live miles from the ocean
September 2015
Reading American cities
Books about Austin: readers' picks
Reading American cities
Reading American cities: books about Austin
March 2014
SXSW: a band's eye view of the festival – in pictures
British folk rockers Turin Brakes are at SXSW in Austin and performed at the festival last night. We asked them to capture the atmosphere as they see it, letting them take over the Guardian Instagram feed for yesterday and today, to get a band’s eye view of the buzz on the streets
June 2013
Road trips USA: Texas and New Mexico
Twitter road trips USA: Texas to New Mexico day one – as it happenedRelive day one of Katie Rogers' jaunt through Texas, starting in Austin and taking in the first hit of BBQ, the rolling Texas Hill Country and ending in the legendary music venue Gruene Hall
Road trips USA: Texas and New Mexico
Texas and New Mexico: arid desert, ZZ Top, the blues and UFOsThe borderlands of Texas and New Mexico are an Anglo-Hispanic world where the scenery is widescreen and the culture has deep roots, writes John Phillip Santos
Road trips USA: Texas and New Mexico
Austin, Texas: music, food, more food, and a touch of the weirdAustin, state capital of Texas, is a slice of alternative life in a conservative region, with festivals, arts, parties and a reputation for excellent food, says Suzy Spencer
March 2013
SXSW 2013: The British are coming!
As the annual Texas beanfest of music gets underway, we look at some of the Brits who might make their mark
February 2013
How to do the Austin SXSW festival for free
Austin's SXSW festival of film and music is huge, vibrant, and very pricey. But insiders know how to party to the max for free. Arun Sood joins them
November 2012
Formula One: The new track in Austin, Texas - in pictures
Ahead of the opening of the new F1 circuit in Austin, Texas, this weekend, David Levene captured some stunning aerial views
Austin city guide
Roll with it: roller derby 2012 championships - behind the scenes videoRoller derby was created in Chicago in the 1930s but Austin, Texas, is the home of the modern-day, all-female sport. We go behind the scenes on the day of the 2012 championship for the low-down on the teams, the crowds and the on-track pillow fights
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10 best local food diners in Austin
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An Austin frame of mind – picture gallery
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10 of Austin's best songs
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10 best Austin diners for breakfast and brunch
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Top 10 outdoor activities in AustinRamona Flume
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Top 10 boutique hotels in Austin
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Kinky Friedman's favourite haunts and things to do in Austin
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