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Laura Figi

Senior Newsletter Editor

Laura Figi has called Austin home for more than 12 years and has been known to say it’s her “favorite city in the world.” A proud graduate of Texas State University, she’s been working in local news since 2020. When she’s not working and learning about the community, you can find her at the local thrift shop, spending time with her two cats, or listening to live music.

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Culture
Last minute local gifts from Blue Genie Art Bazaar
Never fear, local gift markets are here.
December 5, 2022
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Laura Figi
A woman holding a little brown and white puppy.
Culture
Bring a furry friend home for the holidays
Austin Pets Alive! and Austin Animal Center are teaming up to get pets home before the New Year
December 1, 2022
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An overhead view of a Thanksgiving table spread.
Culture
Austin-themed table topics for the holiday season
Sick of rotating through conversations about politics, religion, and your relationship status? Introduce these niche and interesting topics at your next holiday meal.
November 23, 2022
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A concert at Stubb's Austin, with a view of the stage and a crowd.
Culture
ATX music venues based on your astrological sign
Gaze into this list to find your new favorite venue.
November 21, 2022
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Durham Smythe holding a puppy.
Culture
NFL player picks Austin Pets Alive! for fundraising campaign
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe is matching donations up to $10,000.
November 21, 2022
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Kayakers on a sunny day at Lady Bird Lake.
Culture
Where is the average Austinite from?
More people were born and raised here than you’d think.
November 17, 2022
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A view of a red and white Cruise car from above.
Business
New self-driving car company is Cruising into Austin
Never fear, autonomous Cruise cars are here.
November 15, 2022
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Major players of Major Darling stand in their studio.
Culture
7 questions with Major Darling CEO Laura Davis
The dog accessory company manufactures collars and leashes from the Capital City.
November 15, 2022
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A rendering of the Wolf Ranch community from above.
Development
ICON’s new 3D-printed community has broken ground
The company has started taking reservations for the 100-home development.
November 11, 2022
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A crowd of people outside Black Sheep Lodge.
Sports
9 fan-focused local sports bars 🏈
Put on your team’s colors — it’s game time.
November 9, 2022
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Laura Figi
Aziz, Minoş, Tarçin and Kismet sit on a bed with colorful cones on their heads.
Culture
Four cats from Kuwait are looking for an Austin home
Aziz, Minoş, Tarçin and Kismet would make a purrrfect addition to your family. 🐈
November 9, 2022
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The Austin skyline at dusk.
Culture
Austin ABC’s: Your dictionary for local lingo
Learn the local ‘Texicon’
November 7, 2022
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A sunrise over Auditorium Shores
Travel and Outdoors
What would the end of Daylight Saving time mean for Austin?
What would you do with an extra hour of sunshine?
November 3, 2022
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Laura Figi
A group of people cheer with beers in hand.
Events
All about beer + sausage festival Wurstfest
Sprechen zie fun?
November 1, 2022
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The Austin skyline from afar, with grass in the foreground.
Development
Austin still ranks high in hottest real estate markets
The area has cooled a bit, but it remains one of the most desirable areas in the US.
October 28, 2022
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Laura Figi
An "I voted early" sticker on a finger in front of a green background.
Events
Where to get freebies for your “I Voted” sticker
You deserve a treat for doing your civic duty. 🇺🇸
October 28, 2022
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Laura Figi
Two kids in dinosaur costumes trick or treat at the Arboretum.
Events
4 costume parties to visit this Halloween
All dressed up with nowhere to go?
October 26, 2022
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Laura Figi
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Events
Last minute tips for voting in Travis County
Vote like you’ve never voted before.
October 24, 2022
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The chefs at Baldinucci
Food
Baldinucci opens first brick and mortar
The pizzeria was formerly located in GhostLine Kitchens.
October 18, 2022
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Laura Figi
Willie Nelson playing guitar in front of a neon sign reading "Luck."
Culture
Let’s talk about the first-ever LucktoberFest
Are you feeling lucky?
October 18, 2022
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Laura Figi
A view of the COTA tower and race track.
Your guide to F1 weekend
Cars, and concerts, and COTA, oh my!
October 14, 2022
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Sarah Wolf wears a headscarf, while holding her dog Rufus and a fan against an outdoor background.
Culture
7 questions with dog fortune teller Sarah Wolf
Stare into the crystal ball to learn a thing or two about your furry friend.
October 12, 2022
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Laura Figi
A slideshow of food offerings at Marufuku
Food
Inside Marufuku Ramen’s newest Austin location
Everyone ramen calm.
October 12, 2022
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Laura Figi
A crowd of people wait in line to get into the House of Torment
Events
Get spooked at these haunted houses around Austin
#SquadGhouls 👻
October 10, 2022
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Laura Figi
A mango juice shot, wooden cup, and glass bottle full of Kava on the table.
Food
What is kava and where can you try it in Austin?
Skip the java, get some kava
October 10, 2022
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Laura Figi
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Your guide to ACL Fest 2022
This weekend is going to be music to our ears 🎶
October 6, 2022
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Laura Figi
Calder Allen plays to a crowd at ACL 2021.
Culture
How to enjoy ACL without going to the festival
No wristband? No worries.
October 6, 2022
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Laura Figi
Hundreds of people gather around the Ladybird stage in Zilker Park at dusk.
Culture
Your guide to all the locals musicians at ACL 2022
The festival is bringing two dozen local faces to the stage.
October 4, 2022
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Laura Figi
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Culture
National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month specials in Austin
Find your new furry best friend 🐾
September 30, 2022
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Laura Figi
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Arts
Camila McConaughey read to 100,000 kids from the Long Center
The event was the largest read-along in Texas. 📚
September 30, 2022
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Laura Figi
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