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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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Travel and Outdoors
Austin airport secures $15 million for terminal expansion
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is getting $15 million to help advance the much-needed airport expansion.
July 7, 2022
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Laura Figi
People sitting at picnic tables on the dock outside Mozart's Coffee Roasters, with Lake Austin in the background.
Work
Great places to work outside in Austin
When the sun’s out, the world is your workspace.
May 11, 2022
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Ben McBee
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Travel and Outdoors
Summer vacation: 11 destinations with nonstop flights from Austin
April 1, 2022
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Laura Figi
The Austin skyline in front of a red and purple sky.
Culture
We’ll take “Austin” for 400
How well do you know ATX? We’re bringing you some fun facts about the city and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.
December 20, 2021
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Laura Figi
Yellow building in Austin, Texas featuring Tequila 512's logo and branding.
Culture
Exclusive: Tequila 512 finally reveals its secret plans for the iconic building at Mopac and Lake Austin Blvd
Want to know what’s going on in that big yellow building on the corner of Mopac and Lake Austin Boulevard? Spoiler: It’s not the tasting room or merchandise store you thought it might be.
December 8, 2021
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Laura Figi
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Culture
15 songs that reference Austin
Show your love for ATX through the power of music.
November 11, 2021
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Laura Figi
A house in Whisper Valley
Culture
Welcome home: Whisper Valley is a sustainable version of a ‘throwback’ neighborhood
Nestled far east between Austin and Manor, Whisper Valley is a quiet, tight-knit community that is united through sustainability, neighborly values and a firm commitment to camaraderie.
October 22, 2021
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Laura Figi
The Poole house, which features America-centered decor outside, including a small statue of liberty and stone map of the US, in a lush garden.
Residents of Rogers Washington Holy Cross share the love of their historic Black neighborhood
The subject of the 2021 Preservation Austin tour is a historically Black neighborhood with historical designation in east Austin.
June 23, 2021
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Laura Figi
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Culture
A complete guide to Rainey Street’s nightlife
May 27, 2021
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Laura Figi
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