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Austin Guitarist Breaks Record For World’s Longest Guitar Solo

Austin axe-man David DiDonato is now officially legendary on the guitar.

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Watch: Takeru Kobayashi Eats 13 Grilled Cheeses in One Minute

Legendary Japanese competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi set a new record at South By Southwest’s technology conferences.

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Want Your City to Be Weird? Name it Portland

Or just move to New Orleans.

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Area Schools Reopen After Massive Texas Wildfire

The worst single wildfire in Texas state history has charred tens of thousands of acres. But a glimmer of progress occurred Monday, when students returned to school in the county that suffered some of the worst destruction.

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Video: 500 Homes Torched in Texas Wildfire

A 16-mile-wide blaze southeast of Austin has scorched more than 25,000 acres as firefighters struggle to contain the fire.

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Looking for Love? Try the Top U.S. Cities for Singles

It’s the summer – perfect for being single and ready to mingle.

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TIME Video: GIVERS Loves You, and You Will Love Them Back

For bands, it’s difficult to stand out at South by Southwest, the annual media clusterf— I mean, festival, in Austin, Tex.

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Wildfires and Belt-Tightening Lead to Fewer Fireworks This July Fourth

Sparklers, fireworks, and light shows are all Independence Day staples. But this year, due to droughts, wildfires, floods, and tight finances, America should expect to see less of the dazzling displays.

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America’s First Zero-Packaging Grocery Store to Open in Austin

Ever feel a pang of guilt throwing away glass bottles, plastic containers, and loads of other completely reusable packaging materials? If that’s you, then the zero-waste grocery store in.gredients coming to Austin, Texas will be your new favorite store.

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Don’t Text and Watch: Texas Theater Broadcasts Movie Texter’s Angry Voicemail

Don’t text during a movie, at least in this Texas movie theater. They will kick you out and make your angry voicemail into a PSA for everyone else.