Blogs

Four local guides for visitors and residents of Austin.

Moving boxes and a new home in Austin, Texas

Things You Should Know Before Moving to Austin, TX

Planning a move to Austin, TX? Learn about growth, housing costs, jobs, traffic, weather, flood risk, neighborhoods and a moving checklist.

Texas State Capitol and Congress Avenue in Austin

Fun Facts About Austin, TX

Fun facts about Austin, TX: the Waterloo name, Live Music Capital, Keep Austin Weird, Moonlight Towers, Barton Springs, breakfast tacos and Silicon Hills.

Historic building and monument in downtown Austin

Things You Didn’t Know About Austin, TX

Lesser-known Austin, TX history: the Archive War, Clarksville freedomtown, the 1900 dam collapse, railroads, the 1970s music scene and more.

Tree removal crew cutting a large tree in sections in Austin

Expert Tree Removal Service in Austin, TX

When a tree should come down in Austin, TX: warning signs, how crews remove trees safely, city permit rules, price factors and how to hire a certified crew.