London Gibson

London Gibson

Managing Editor

London is based in Austin, TX and has contributed publications including the Indianapolis Star, the Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monthly. Born and raised in the Hill Country, she’s a graduate of UT Austin and loves reading, hiking with her dog, and eating queso.

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A CapMetro station downtown
City
Austin Transit Partnership unveils the first phase of Project Connect
The future of Austin’s light rails was announced Tuesday.
May 23, 2023
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A rendering of the Waterline skyscraper, with the lake in the foreground.
Real Estate
A definitive ranking of the top five tallest buildings in Austin — for now
These five skyscrapers are the current tallest in the Capital City’s skyline.
May 23, 2023
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The Austin skyline, as seen from between trees lining the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail./
Culture
8 national rankings featuring Austin
Check out where the Capital City stands on these eight national rankings.
May 23, 2023
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The Austin skyline, as seen from the shore of Lady Bird Lake
City
How to join one of Austin’s 60+ city boards and commissions
Weigh in on Austin city government decision-making as a member of one of ATX’s 60+ boards and commissions.
May 19, 2023
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A group of people on the pitch at Q2 Stadium talk with one of the players.
Sports
Play with the pros at Austin FC’s fan experience
The second annual Austin FC Energy Experience will allow fans to tour locker rooms, play on the pitch, and run through drills.
May 18, 2023
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Inside a cave, with stalagtites and stalagmites framing the image.
Travel and Outdoors
19 Central Texas attractions that won a Texas Travel Award
Why travel out of state when there’s plenty to do right in Texas? We’re breaking down the Texas Travel Awards that were given in the Austin area.
May 17, 2023
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The Paramount Theater sign, as seen from the street below.
Culture
The Paramount Theatre’s Summer Classic Film Series returns with 90+ screenings
See classic films, family-friendly movies, and themed film series’ for the Paramount’s summer programming.
May 15, 2023
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London Gibson
Looking up to the sky, the image frames eight of the new, petal-shaped structures that make up the canopy at the Blanton Museum of Art. They're painted white and filled with little holes, giving the impression of a starry sky.
Culture
Inside the Blanton Museum of Art’s new $35 million grounds
After years of planning, the art museum is celebrating the grand opening of its new grounds this Saturday.
May 11, 2023
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The tasting room at William Chris Vineyards, as seen from outside.
Food
Drink award-winning wine at William Chris Vineyards
Texas vineyards are the second-most visited wine region in the US.
May 5, 2023
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A rendering of Oni Studios, with a couch and a staircase in the foreground. The walls are colorfully painted in a graffiti-style mural.
Business
Why Austin may be the country’s next esports hub
Between streamers, esports facilities, and gaming companies, Austin is making a name for itself in the gaming industry.
May 5, 2023
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The Moody Center's entrance, from outside
Culture
5 milestones the Moody Center reached in its first year as an arena
We’re celebrating one trip around the sun for the Moody Center, Austin’s newest signature stadium.
May 3, 2023
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London Gibson
A couple standing on the balcony at the Moody Center, with the Austin skyline in the background.
Real Estate
Envisioning Austin’s architectural future with Gensler Austin
We spoke with Kirsten Cessna and Todd Runkle, co-managing directors of the architecture firm behind some of Austin’s most iconic buildings.
May 3, 2023
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London Gibson
A portrait of Edgar Rico and Sara Mardanbigi from Nixta Taqueria.
Food
Austin’s “Taco Mafia” highlighted in new docuseries
Watch the group of local chefs support each other and the community in this new Austin PBS show.
May 1, 2023
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London Gibson
The door of the vault in the Driskill lobby, which reads "American National Bank"
Culture
Fun facts we learned on the Driskill hotel’s history tour
The Austin institution recently opened up its guided history tour to the public, so we took a trip downtown.
May 1, 2023
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A close-up of a parking sign downtown
Government
Austin City Council to consider eliminating minimum parking requirements
Here’s what that could mean for the fabric of the urban landscape.
April 25, 2023
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A close-up of Japanese honeysuckle, which has small white flowers on it.
Travel and Outdoors
How to combat invasive species in Austin
Help preserve local ecosystems in your own backyard
April 21, 2023
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The Lutie's dining room, which has checkered tiled floor and an ornate bar. The ceiling is draped in plants and round green spheres.
Restaurants
The story behind Lutie’s Garden Restaurant
The restaurant is the only part of the resort open to the public.
April 19, 2023
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A crowd of people wait in line at Checkpoint 1 at the Austin airport.
Airports and Transportation
Austin airport launches new service for people with non-visible disabilities.
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program is already in effect at 90+ airports in North America.
April 11, 2023
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A shelf with products in jars at Slow North
Retail
Your guide to bulk shopping in Austin
In honor of Earth Month, here are some tips for cutting back on plastic waste in ATX.
April 11, 2023
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Janet Adderley in a classroom, teaching a circle of students.
Arts
The Adderley School celebrates its 30 year anniversary
Several big-name stars are alumni of this performing arts school.
April 7, 2023
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A crowd of crew members surrounding a set at Stray Vista Studios. A Volume soundstage is being used as the backdrop, and various props are set on the floor in the middle.
Business
Austin to gain three new film studios
The Capital City is getting some new moviemaking digs.
April 7, 2023
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A group of people hold out their glasses for whiskey at a bar, with people behind the bar holding bottles.
Events
Inaugural Whiskey Riot event heads to Austin this weekend
New festival alert.
April 5, 2023
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Pedernales Falls, with pools of blue water, looking toward hills in the distance
Travel and Outdoors
Taking in geologic masterpieces at Pedernales Falls State Park
As part of our series on Central Texas’ state parks, we’re breaking down the history and top attractions at Pedernales Falls.
April 3, 2023
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The central atrium of the Central Library downtown, with a view of the staircase and several floors. To the left hangs a large red sculpture, modeled after a cuckoo clock.
City
New and expanded libraries headed to Austin
Austin Public Library’s recently approved long-term plan calls for four new libraries.
March 30, 2023
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A close-up of bluebonnets
Travel and Outdoors
A guide to Texas wildflowers
The stories behind some of these blooms may surprise you.
March 28, 2023
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The Moody Center's entrance, from outside
Events
See CMT Music Awards stars perform for free
Ahead of the event’s first Austin showing, country music superstars will perform for the public across the city.
March 24, 2023
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The Texas Capitol as seen in the late 1800s, partially constructed. Most of the building is complete, save for the dome at the top.
History
A visual history of the Texas Capitol’s construction
Take a walk back in time with these old photos of Austin.
March 24, 2023
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SATXtoday: frederickburg barons creek winery
Play
Take a day trip to Fredericksburg
Show up hungry in the morning, leave full in the evening with visits to our favorite restaurants and wineries.
March 23, 2023
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A line of cars passing on a race track in front of a crowd at COTA.
Sports
Start your engines: NASCAR comes to COTA this weekend
Get ready for an action-packed weekend.
March 22, 2023
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ATX_GoldenCheekedWarbler
Travel and Outdoors
How to help Central Texas’ Golden-cheeked warbler
This tiny Texan is the only known bird to nest entirely in the Lone Star State.
March 22, 2023
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