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Morgan O’Neal

Product Editor

Morgan is a Tennessee native who lives and works in downtown Austin. Before 6AM City, she wrote for Texas Highways and led the digital team at Community Impact. If she’s not out and about in the city, she’s likely paddleboarding on Lady Bird Lake, playing with her cat Louie, or making beaded jewelry

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Culture
Deepen your sense of community by finding a third place in Austin
Third places are public, informal gathering spaces that you frequent in your community. Here’s a list of opportune third places ready for you to become a regular.
August 20, 2024
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Food
Round Top restaurant takes over Ellis’ kitchen in Downtown Austin
Y Comida will serve elevated comfort food at the cocktail bar through the end of the year.
August 20, 2024
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City
Unpacking the Austin airport’s West Gate Expansion
Come spring 2026, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will feature a new outdoor balcony with skyline views + more.
August 16, 2024
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Real Estate
Home inventory up in Austin: buyers search outside of city limits
Sales decreased since last July in Travis County, but increased in surrounding areas like Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, and Caldwell counties.
August 16, 2024
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Business
Calling all fashionistas: Le Garage Sale returns to Austin soon
The semi-annual shopping experience — fueled by 140+ boutiques + brands — has dressed Austinites since 2001.
August 14, 2024
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Food
Sip in the South Pole at Lala’s new location
Sleigh all year at the Christmas bar’s new spot in south Austin.
August 12, 2024
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Sports
How many Olympic medals have Austin athletes won so far?
Here’s how athletes who live, train, or went to school in Austin are performing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
August 8, 2024
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Arts
Shop The Paramount Theatre’s archives at estate + vintage poster sale
Take home vintage and collectible items used in shows and events at the iconic Downtown theater.
August 8, 2024
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Culture
Guide to Pride: Where to party and see the parade
Here’s how to sip, sashay, and play your way through the weekend.
August 6, 2024
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A black and white dog wearing a harness and a leash smiles with his tongue out on stage with a crowd of people on a lawn in the background.
Arts
Longtime Austin Animal Center pup stars in summer musical
After his stint on the stage, Tajin’s looking for a forever home.
August 6, 2024
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Bars
First annual Freeze Week sends a chill over Austin
If you haven’t been to these local bars, now’s the time to break the ice.
August 2, 2024
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City
What is the Holly Project?
Years in the making, the Holly Project is breaking ground with a new fishing pier.
August 2, 2024
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Kayaks and paddleboards dot Lady Bird Lake in Austin, with trees on either side of the water.
Culture
Unsanctioned Olympic events that Austin would dominate
If these sports were approved by the International Olympic Committee, Bat City residents would surely take home the gold.
July 31, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
The Austin City Limits stage has instruments and microphones on it, with large cameras reaching over filming the stage and the crowd in front of it.
Music
How to attend “Austin City Limits” tapings
Here’s your chance to see your favorite artist for free and be on television.
July 31, 2024
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Food
Eat around the globe without leaving Asheville
Pack your bags, aka your wallet and appetite, and try these 15+ international cuisines within Asheville.
July 29, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Bars
This Austin bar is one of the best in the US
East Austin music club Sahara Lounge is loved for its “old Austin” feel.
July 29, 2024
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Sports
New sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics: Where to try them in Austin
Ah, we can just picture that Olympics podium and those shiny medals now.
July 25, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
City Editor Morgan’s favorite drinks in ATX
Here’s where you can find ATXtoday City Editor Morgan sippin’ around town.
July 25, 2024
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Culture
37 spirits made by Texas-based companies
Whether you’re on the hunt for whiskey, tequila, gin, rum, or something entirely different, we’ve found a Texas-owned spirit to sip.
July 24, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Culture
37 spirits made by Texas-based companies
Whether you’re on the hunt for whiskey, tequila, gin, rum, or something entirely different, we’ve found a Texas-owned spirit to sip.
July 24, 2024
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Laura Figi
A beer with a lime, a fizzy orange drink, a pink frozen cocktail, and a negroni sit together on a wooden table.
Food
How to drink the rainbow in Austin
Here’s a cocktail for every hue in the kaleidoscopic.
July 23, 2024
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A boat with a bar and barstools floats on Lake Austin on a sunny day.
Travel and Outdoors
Float the day away: Quirky boat rentals in Austin
Here’s your guide to unique experiences on Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake.
July 23, 2024
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