Inconsistent rain forecasts have led to conspiracies about a rain-blocking dome that covers the city. The truth lies in an age-old fault.

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Only San Francisco and Portland, Oregon have more gay people per capita than Austin. So why don’t we have any lesbian bars?

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Laurel Seymour’s grandmother, Binnie Ruth Seymour, says she was the first woman to become a city lifeguard in Austin. Audrey McGlinchy looks at the record to see if Grandma Binnie is telling the truth.

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94 year-old Reta Ward has been calling all the Texas state lawmakers for decades to weigh in on everything from water policy to school vouchers. One Capitol staffer wanted to know more about her.

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Austin’s crown jewel has bought people together from all walks of life to enjoy a day in the sun. But before 1962, that wasn’t the case.

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Decades ago, there were dozens of huge fuel storage tanks in East Austin — in some cases right next to homes, schools and businesses. These days, the whole thing is seen as a case of textbook environmental racism. But one East Austin resident wanted to know: what still lurks in the soil long after the tanks have mostly gone?

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Sixth Street is known for being party central, but it’s actually one of the most historic areas of the city.

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Violet Crown this. Violet Crown that. What’s the deal with this name for so many Austin things?

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This is a tough one. But we do our best, and maybe learn a little something about friendship along the way.

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We’re back with a new season of stories about Austin’s people, places and culture.

As SXSW rolls through Austin this week, we answer a question from Sarah Dixon about the history of films and filmmaking in Austin.

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