When formerly enslaved people relocated to and made their homes in Austin at the end of the Civil War
Because federal troops had been stationed in Austin after the Civil War, many formerly enslaved Black Americans found a safe place to raise their families in Austin.
From the Statesman archives: Here's how the University of Texas elevated Austin in 1883
The opening of the University of Texas in 1883 proved a pivot point in Austin history, but the Old Main Building was not ...
50 rallies in 50 states: National anti-Project 2025 protest held in Austin
A protest against Project 2025 will be held at the Texas State Capitol Wednesday, part of a nationwide day of action.
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City of Austin highlights changes to Sixth Street
The City of Austin and community leaders gather to discuss upcoming changes to Sixth Street, one of the ... change and LGBT+ health data from key government sites Why Were The Actors Not Allowed ...
Hundreds show up to protest on Presidents Day at Texas Capitol
Hundreds of people showed up to protest Project 2025 and other topics on Presidents Day Monday at the Texas Capitol. This comes after activists nationwide launched a protest campaign after the ...
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From the Statesman archives: Austin started big as a national, even imperial, capital
where Texas independence had been declared. To illustrate how crucial the seat of government was to the citizens of Austin, look no farther than the Archives Wars and the durable celebrity of ...