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Paris, FranceRunners at the Paralympics dash to the finish line in Stade de France.

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

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How to Spot NASA’s Solar Sail Demonstration in the Night Sky

The Painting That Inspired the Term ‘Impressionism’ Debuts in America

Happy Trails to Zip the Dog, Rescued After 69-Day Search

Captivating Images from Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest

An Encyclopedia of Weird Texas Town Names

HAMM Day

Visit one of more than 35 museums in the greater Austin area that are offering free admission and special exhibits.Tuesday, September 17th

Austin Museum Day

Offering more than 200 FREE live music performances, playingin grocery stores, restaurants, shops and of course - live music venues.Tuesday, September 24th

Carnaval in Austin is one of the biggest celebrations outside Brazil. Brasileiro-style samba, costumes and wild abandon can all be seen in the heart of Texas.

Carnaval Brasileiro

The first ever Mariachi opera, Cruzar la Cara de la Luna/To Cross the Face of the Moon

Austin Opera

Since 1949, the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is one of the largest single events in San Antonio,

San Antonio Rodeo

The 2024 Games showcased the talents of 4,000 athletes from 170 countries, wrapping up September 8. Athletes competed in front of record-breaking audiences of millions of viewers worldwide, highlighting the power of sports to bring people together.

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Japan’s Saki Amuro, 31, dives during a game of goalball, a fast-paced team sport that spectators watch in silence so players, who are visually impaired, can track the sound of the ball, which has bells inside.

U.S. women’s long jumper Beatriz Hatz, who won bronze in her event, was born without a fibula in one leg. Her motto is: “When you are not on the track, someone else is. Work hard every day.”

U.S. men’s wheelchair rugby co-captain Chuck Aoki advances the ball in a gold-medal match against Japan. With three silver Paralympic medals and one bronze, he is the most decorated men’s wheelchair rugby player in U.S. history.