We got almost 200 recommendations when we asked for your favorite books about Austin and/or Texas. Here are but a few of the ones you sent in.

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State and city efforts to preserve views of the Texas Capitol have led to some oddly-shaped buildings in downtown Austin.

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The story behind that annoying weekly test of the Emergency Alert System.

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Interstate Highway 35 is many things to many people. It is a vital thoroughfare for commerce and shipping. It is also an economic and social barrier through much of Austin. And nearly from its construction, it has been a source of frustration for drivers stuck in its traffic. I-35 has inspired a number of questions and even legends about its design and those who made it.

Read more here.

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People have strong opinions about the custom. Some say it’s a heartwarming expression of holiday spirit; others consider it a flagrant violation of Texas’ anti-littering laws. But one thing no one really knows is how the tradition got started.

See more here.

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There’s a new building in Austin that’s drawing a lot of attention. And there are a couple of doors — yes, doors — in that building that are getting some funny looks. Several people asked about them for our ATXplained project.

KUT’s Audrey McGlinchy investigated.

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This is a story about feelings. And how you translate those feelings into something real. Read more.

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The city bought this property 8 years ago, but since then, it’s just been vacant.

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They’re all over town: printed or painted signs in someone’s yard, telling drivers not to park in front of a house. But do they mean anything?

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