Out on the Austin speaking circuit, I often rely on stock speeches. One audience favorite: "20,000 years of Austin history in 20 minutes." The title, at least, never fails to generate a laugh.

On Christmas Day in 1871, the railroad arrived from Houston, revolutionizing the local economy, culture and social life. Without railroads, Austin would not have become a city. The University of ...

Their descendants often are counted among the civil rights leaders of the 20th century. On Christmas Day in 1871, the railroad arrived from Houston, revolutionizing the local economy, culture and ...

Amber Heckler is CultureMap's Network Writer, reporting on events and lifestyle news across all CultureMap sites in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth. A Dripping Springs native ...

"My decades-long hope, dream and endeavor has been for Waterloo Records & Video to live on forever, continuing to promote Austin's vibrant music culture and community," Kunz said in a statement.