Austin Then and Now

Then The crown jewel of Austin, Barton Springs, has brought people together for decades. Before it was a beloved public pool, Native Americans used the springs as a water source and gathering place. It later became a favored destination for carriage rides and military...

Whether or not you typically run marathons over the holidays, the ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot is a beloved Austin tradition. Since 1991, Austinites have gathered the morning of Thanksgiving to spend quality time together and to work up a healthy appetite getting in...

Then Before it ever had a permanent home, the Austin Children’s Museum lived out of a station wagon. That’s right, it was a mobile museum created by a group of parents and educators who wanted to offer broader cultural experiences to the kids of Austin. These...

Then Before it ever sold pizza or coffee, the limestone building at 6266 US-290 was once called the Old Rock Store, constructed in 1898.  It was built by James A. Patton, a former Texas Ranger and often referred to as the unofficial mayor of Oak Hill. Since then, the...