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King Midas, Revisited

May 17, 2018

In the early 1980s the Austin Public Library puppetry troupe consisted of Robbie Lueth and Ellen Scott.

John Henry Faulk

May 3, 2018

I’m embarrassed to admit that I worked in the Faulk Central Library for 18 years and never read the book written by the...

PICA 38234 View of Wooldridge Park and Capitol 1920s

The Spirit of the Times: Past is Progress

April 25, 2018

By Steve Schwolert

sepia tone book cover of a hearse on a plain under lowering storm clouds

The Cadaver King and the Country Dentist

April 2, 2018

Attention true crime fans! Here’s a real page-turner for you. It’s the saga of a couple of doctors who presented...

Her Majesty, The Queen!

March 28, 2018

By Susan Rittereiser Recalling the history of the Queen Theater from 1920 to present.

March 20, 2018

Guest blog by K

Ides of March Fun Pack

March 5, 2018

WE HAVE A WINNER! Thank you for playing! Ready for the spring equinox March 20? From you have I been absent in the...

PICA 07646 Fulmore School

School Names History

March 1, 2018

Public education has a long history in Austin. During that time the methods by which it has been delivered, and the...

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