Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

Some islands... they come, they go, especially on Lake Travis.

A small island hides in plain sight on Austin's Lady Bird Lake.

Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.

This failed condo development was reborn as a street art hub.

This massive oak tree has ties to the first native tribes of the region and the founders of Texas.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.

This stone windmill marks an old, mysterious homestead in what is now central Austin.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

A free, canine-friendly alternative watering hole near the more famous Barton Springs.

To honor a beloved Austin radio DJ a neighborhood bridge has been covered in a loving mosaic.