Ep. 87 She Broke the Good Ol' Boy Network With a Smile

Jacquelyn McGee - a former star athlete, outstanding teacher, and the first woman to run a large urban high school in Texas. 

Ep. 86 Zach Theatre at 99

The standard history - which Zach has touted and which we have repeated - states that Austin's regional theater was born in 1932. Not so it turns out. According to contemporary stories in newspaper archives now easily available online, what eventually became Zach premiered as the Austin Community P…

Ep. 85 Austin Symphony at 109

Among the secrets to the Austin Symphony's longevity: Its fiscal austerity, its capable leadership, and its willingness to disappear for a long period of time. Here we dig into the history of the Austin Symphony and its survival, including the last couple of years of the pandemic and its impact. 

Ep. 84 The Neill-Cochran House Museum Pt. 2

West Campus-area house constructed by Austin master builder Abner Cook — since 1958, it has been preserved and operated by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Texas. Museum director Rowena Dasch shares with us the history of one of Austin's oldest homes, some stor…

Ep. 83 The Neill-Cochran House Museum Pt. 1

West Campus-area house constructed by Austin master builder Abner Cook — since 1958, it has been preserved and operated by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Texas. Museum director Rowena Dasch shares with us the history of one of Austin's oldest homes, some stor…

Ep. 82 We Turn the Clock Back 20,000 Years

In Florence, on the border of Bell and Williamson counties, is the Gault Site, a vast archaeological treasure trove that dates back some 20,000 years.

Ep. 81 The Lego State Capitol

In August of 2019, Pflugerville residentBen Rollman and a team of Lego enthusiasts arrived at the Texas State Capitol visitors center to deliver a Lego Masterpiece replica of our State Capitol.  

Ep. 80 Land, love, work, family and loss made Salt Lick barbecue

We've all been there, love it, and share with pride Salt Lick barbecue with friends visiting Austin. You might be surprised and just how far back it goes and the history and traditions of this hill country landmark.

Ep. 79 Volume 4 of Indelible Austin has arrived

We are excited to announce that Volume 4 of "Indelible Austin" by Michael Barnes has made it to publication, which is not only great for Austin preservation, but for sharing many great stories in upcoming episodes of Austin Found.  

Ep. 78 Iconic Austinite - Lonnie Limón Pt. 2

Lonnie Limón could have worked anywhere in the country after graduating from the University of Notre Dame. But eventually, Limón moved to back to Austin, where he is closer to relatives — more than 3,500 of them. The Limóns and the Estradas — the latter is his mother's family — have lived in Centr…