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The Fort Worth NewGuild (journalists in Fort Worth, Texas) are going on strike for a living wage and fair contracts. The guild is raising money to help their members with food, rent, utilities, medication, etc. while they are on strike. They are more than halfway to their goal, but still have a ways to go. If you or anyone you know can make a $10 donation, please consider doing so.

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The Best Materials for Fence Installation in Austin’s Climate

Choosing the right materials for fence installation in Austin’s climate is crucial due to its hot summers, mild winters, and occasional heavy rain. The best options include cedar, vinyl, and metal, which offer durability, low maintenance, and resistance to weather conditions. These materials ensure a long-lasting, attractive fence that can withstand Austin’s unique climate challenges effectively.

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Unveiling the Hidden Gem: Dumpster Rentals in Austin, Redefining Waste Management

In the heart of the Lone Star State, where the music flows as freely as the barbecue smoke, lies a city that encapsulates the spirit of Texas – Austin. Beyond its vibrant culture and thriving tech scene, Austin pulses with a commitment to sustainability and environmental consciousness. And at the forefront of this movement stands a silent hero: Modern Waste Disposal.

Picture this: you're in the midst of a home renovation project, a bustling startup gearing up for a grand office makeover, or perhaps orchestrating the most epic backyard bash Austin has ever seen. What do all these scenarios have in common? They generate waste – heaps of it. But fear not, for Modern Waste Disposal is here to transform your waste management woes into a seamless, eco-friendly solution.

Nestled within the eclectic neighborhoods of Austin, Modern Waste Disposal isn't just your run-of-the-mill waste management company. Oh no, they're the masters of dumpster rentals, the unsung heroes of cluttered garages and construction sites alike. But what sets them apart from the competition? Let's dive in.

First and foremost, Modern Waste Disposal is all about convenience. Gone are the days of frantic Google searches for "dumpster rentals near me." With their user-friendly online platform, booking a dumpster in Austin is as easy as ordering your favorite taco from a food truck. A few clicks, a couple of taps, and voilà – consider your dumpster dilemma solved.

But wait, there's more. Modern Waste Disposal doesn't just stop at convenience; they're on a mission to revolutionize waste management. Ever heard of eco-conscious dumpster rentals? Well, now you have. Each dumpster is meticulously designed with sustainability in mind, boasting eco-friendly materials and waste disposal practices that would make Mother Nature proud.

Let's talk options. Whether you're in the market for a petite dumpster for your weekend decluttering project or a behemoth bin to tackle a full-blown construction site, Modern Waste Disposal has you covered. Their extensive range of dumpster sizes ensures that no project is too big or too small. Plus, with flexible rental durations, you can bid farewell to unnecessary time constraints and focus on what truly matters – getting the job done right.

Ah, but we haven't even touched on the pièce de résistance: customer service. At Modern Waste Disposal, they don't just view you as a customer; you're family. From the moment you reach out for a quote to the final dumpster pickup, their team of waste management wizards is there every step of the way, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience. Have a question? Need some expert advice on which dumpster size best suits your needs? Simply pick up the phone, and they'll be there, ready to assist with a smile.

Now, let's address the elephant in the room – affordability. We get it; nobody wants to break the bank on waste disposal. Luckily, Modern Waste Disposal understands the value of a hard-earned dollar. With competitive pricing and transparent billing, you'll never be hit with hidden fees or surprise charges. Because when it comes to waste management, transparency is key.

But perhaps what truly sets Modern Waste Disposal apart is their unwavering commitment to community. Proudly rooted in the vibrant tapestry of Austin, they're more than just a business; they're stewards of the environment and champions of local causes. Through initiatives like community clean-up events and partnerships with local nonprofits, they're actively working to make Austin a cleaner, greener place for generations to come.

So, the next time you find yourself knee-deep in clutter or waist-high in construction debris, remember the name: Modern Waste Disposal. With their unparalleled convenience, eco-conscious practices, and commitment to customer satisfaction, they're not just changing the game – they're redefining it.

In the bustling metropolis of Austin, where the motto is "Keep Austin Weird," Modern Waste Disposal is doing just that – in the best possible way. So go ahead, book your dumpster rental, and join the movement towards a cleaner, greener tomorrow. After all, in the words of Austin's unofficial anthem, "The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas." And with Modern Waste Disposal by your side, the future's looking brighter than ever.

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From neurons to learning and memory

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From neurons to learning and memory

Mark Harnett, an associate professor at MIT, still remembers the first time he saw electrical activity spiking from a living neuron.

He was a senior at Reed College and had spent weeks building a patch clamp rig — an experimental setup with an electrode that can be used to gently probe a neuron and measure its electrical activity.

“The first time I stuck one of these electrodes onto one of these cells and could see the electrical activity happening in real time on the oscilloscope, I thought, ‘Oh my God, this is what I’m going to do for the rest of my life. This is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen!’” Harnett says.

Harnett, who recently earned tenure in MIT’s Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, now studies the electrical properties of neurons and how these properties enable neural circuits to perform the computations that give rise to brain functions such as learning, memory, and sensory perception.

“My lab’s ultimate goal is to understand how the cortex works,” Harnett says. “What are the computations? How do the cells and the circuits and the synapses support those computations? What are the molecular and structural substrates of learning and memory? How do those things interact with circuit dynamics to produce flexible, context-dependent computation?”

“We go after that by looking at molecules, like synaptic receptors and ion channels, all the way up to animal behavior, and building theoretical models of neural circuits,” he adds.

Influence on the mind

Harnett’s interest in science was sparked in middle school, when he had a teacher who made the subject come to life. “It was middle school science, which was a lot of just mixing random things together. It wasn’t anything particularly advanced, but it was really fun,” he says. “Our teacher was just super encouraging and inspirational, and she really sparked what became my lifelong interest in science.”

When Harnett was 11, his father got a new job at a technology company in Minneapolis and the family moved from New Jersey to Minnesota, which proved to be a difficult adjustment. When choosing a college, Harnett decided to go far away, and ended up choosing Reed College, a school in Portland, Oregon, that encourages a great deal of independence in both academics and personal development.

“Reed was really free,” he recalls. “It let you grow into who you wanted to be, and try things, both for what you wanted to do academically or artistically, but also the kind of person you wanted to be.”

While in college, Harnett enjoyed both biology and English, especially Shakespeare. His English professors encouraged him to go into science, believing that the field needed scientists who could write and think creatively. He was interested in neuroscience, but Reed didn’t have a neuroscience department, so he took the closest subject he could find — a course in neuropharmacology.

“That class totally blew my mind. It was just fascinating to think about all these pharmacological agents, be they from plants or synthetic or whatever, influencing how your mind worked,” Harnett says. “That class really changed my whole way of thinking about what I wanted to do, and that’s when I decided I wanted to become a neuroscientist.”

For his senior research thesis, Harnett joined an electrophysiology lab at Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU), working with Professor Larry Trussell, who studies synaptic transmission in the auditory system. That lab was where he first built and used a patch clamp rig to measure neuron activity.

After graduating from college, he spent a year as a research technician in a lab at the University of Minnesota, then returned to OHSU to work in a different research lab studying ion channels and synaptic physiology. Eventually he decided to go to graduate school, ending up at the University of Texas at Austin, where his future wife was studying public policy.

For his PhD research, he studied the neurons that release the neuromodulator dopamine and how they are affected by drugs of abuse and addiction. However, once he finished his degree, he decided to return to studying the biophysics of computation, which he pursued during a postdoc at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Research Campus with Jeff Magee.

A broad approach

When he started his lab at MIT’s McGovern Institute in 2015, Harnett set out to expand his focus. While the physiology of ion channels and synapses forms the basis of much of his lab’s work, they connect these processes to neuronal computation, cortical circuit operation, and higher-level cognitive functions.

Electrical impulses that flow between neurons, allowing them to communicate with each other, are produced by ion channels that control the flow of ions such as potassium and sodium. In a 2021 study, Harnett and his students discovered that human neurons have a much smaller number of these channels than expected, compared to the neurons of other mammals.

This reduction in density may have evolved to help the brain operate more efficiently, allowing it to divert resources to other energy-intensive processes that are required to perform complex cognitive tasks. Harnett’s lab has also found that in human neurons, electrical signals weaken as they flow along dendrites, meaning that small sections of dendrites can form units that perform individual computations within a neuron.

Harnett’s lab also recently discovered, to their surprise, that the adult brain contains millions of “silent synapses” — immature connections that remain inactive until they’re recruited to help form new memories. The existence of these synapses offers a clue to how the adult brain is able to continually form new memories and learn new things without having to modify mature synapses.

Many of these projects fall into areas that Harnett didn’t necessarily envision himself working on when he began his faculty career, but they naturally grew out of the broad approach he wanted to take to studying the cortex. To that end, he sought to bring people to the lab who wanted to work at different levels — from molecular physiology up to behavior and computational modeling.

As a postdoc studying electrophysiology, Harnett spent most of his time working alone with his patch clamp device and two-photon microscope. While that type of work still goes on his lab, the overall atmosphere is much more collaborative and convivial, and as a mentor, he likes to give his students broad leeway to come up with their own projects that fit in with the lab’s overall mission.

“I have this incredible, dynamic group that has been really great to work with. We take a broad approach to studying the cortex, and I think that’s what makes it fun,” he says. “Working with the folks that I’ve been able to recruit — grad students, techs, undergrads, and postdocs — is probably the thing that really matters the most to me.”

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my four corners adventure

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Vlog Number 2 is up and live. The girls and I headed out to Austin, Texas for the annual Austin International Drag Festival and made a short pit stop in New Orleans! This is just some of the crazy shenanigans that we went through.

Also bonus footage of me testing out my camera at the end is included.

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Day0 - The Road to Texas!

Day0 – The Road to Texas!

Over the next 30 days, I’m going to vlog out! The goal is short videos everyday tracking my progress doing the Thundrbro’s Muscle Mania Challenge as well as a … source

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I’m so excited to share this with you guys! I’ve been working on my personal “minimal wardrobe” capsules for a while and it’s taken me quite some time of donating unused items and slowly but surely adding in the items that I need…most importantly, from fair trade and Eco-friendly companies.

I’ve spent a good chunk of time researching fair trade brands, buying various products and checking quality, etc… So I’ve decided to share my finds with you guys as a gift from me to you! I know a lot of people desire to have an ethical wardrobe, but don’t necessarily know where to start, so that’s what this guide is here for.

I’ll start by sharing the most common brands I shop from and why I love them (if you don’t care about this part, scroll to the bottom for the wardrobe capsule)!

Naja Co

Naja is all about supporting women, which I love! Naja is a fair trade lingerie line, also selling active wear, Eco-friendly clothes made from recycled materials, and swimwear. Naja employs women from around the world and shares their story. Each piece you buy, you get the story of the woman who made it. I love that!

Everlane

Everlane is all about radical transparency. They want us to know what they pay for, which factories they’re using, what kind of materials are being used, and how much they’re marking it up. And if you’re following their insta, they have “Transparency Tuesdays” where they answer questions from the community, which is always fun to watch.

Everlane is my go-to for high quality wardrobe staples.

DSTLD

I had such a hard time finding fair trade jeans until I found DSTLD. I love them simply because they sell good quality jeans that I don’t feel bad about wearing. They’re one of the few fair trade brands that I’ve found that sells jeans. They also sell other things such as jackets, T-shirts, and more, but I find them to be a little too pricey for my pocket.

Threading Water

Threading water is my favorite because it’s owned by my good friend’s husband. He along with his business partner and friend decided to do something beyond themselves and help provide water wells to families in need. They started by selling T-shirts and using the funds to build the wells, and now they’ve expanded to a full line of fair trade clothes, with a greater purpose. All of their clothes are so soft and great quality, and the best part is that they are so affordable! I was way impressed with the first shirt I bought.

STEF

STEF is a local, Austin, TX company, so obviously I love this company, because I’m all about supporting local businesses. The products are hand sewn here in Austin, and I love how unique and modern all the pieces are. It’s definitely more on the pricey side of the spectrum, but it’s not too bad if you’re not over shopping in other areas (Yay minimalism)

YSTR

YSTR is a similar concept as Stitch Fix, which I used to use on a month-to-month basis! It’s a subscription based service in which you pay a monthly fee, and then clothes show up at your doorstep. It’s an easy way to build a fair trade and minimalist wardrobe. It is however, a little more on the pricey side. You can buy individual YSTR items as well, but again, they tend to be expensive items. I think having an item or two from YSTR is more than enough if you like to splurge on more expensive things every now and again.

Now that I’ve shared some of my favorite conscious brands, let’s get to the good stuff. As I said previously, I’ve been putting together capsules for the seasons (spring, summer, winter and fall), and I thought I’d share with you guys some staples you might want to have! These are clothing items that are timeless and will stay in fashion for a while, so you don’t need to worry about buying something new every season.

These are also general guidelines I like to follow, so if you don’t want to buy these items exactly, I’d say go check out your local thrift store to find a good deal! The “Minimalist Guidelines” that I like to follow are:

Solid colors,  simple patterns (no busy patterns, logos, etc.,)

Pick 3-5 neutral colors and one accent color to build your color palette

Buy classic items that will stay in style through the seasons: Skinny jeans have been in style for like 10 years now (before they were originally in style in the 80’s) versus something like Overalls, they kind of go in and out of style.

QUALITY OVER QUANTITY. This is everything when it comes to a minimalist wardrobe. Stop shopping as frequently and instead save up for a nicer piece that will last you years.

Without further ado, I present to you (drumroll pleaaase)….

The 2017 Ethical Wardrobe Capsule (Female Edition)

Bottoms

Black Crop Trousers from DSTLD

Mid-rise/ High Wasted Skinny Jeans from DSTLD

Dressy high wasted shorts from Everlane

Casual distressed shorts from DSTLD

Versatile Pencil Skirt from Everlane

Tops

Basic Casual V-neck from Everlane

  Casual Tank Top from Everlane (the 100% human collection fund helps fight for gender equality)

Silk Tank Top from Everlane

Silk Button Up from Everlane

Cotton Button Up from Everlane

One-Pieces and Formal

LBD from Austin’s local: STEF

Classy Jumpsuit from YSTR

Lingerie

Black Convertible Push Up Bra / Strapless from Naja Co

Nude Bra from Naja Co (they have a million +1 shades of nude, it’s awesome!)

Nude Undies from Naja Co.

Black Undies from Naja Co.

  Sexy Set from Naja Co.

Active Wear

The most comfortable leggings in the world from Girlfriend

Spandex shorts (with pockets!!) from Naja Co.

Sports Bra from Naja Co.

Versatile Crop Tank Top from Threading Water

  Swim

Black One Piece from Naja Co.

Bikini from Naja Co.

Sneakers

Veja Sneakers

  Shoes

Nae-Vegan Brown Strappy Heeled Sandle

Nae-Vegan Black Heel

Everlane’s Modern Point

Everlane Sandle

Lounge / Sleepwear

Soft loose-fit shirt from Threading Water

Everlane PJs

    Accessories

Panty-Hose from Swedish Stockings

Socks from Swedish Stockings

  Jewelry, Handbags, and Accessories

  There you have it! Whether or not you go and buy all these products (please by all means don’t do that if you already have summer clothes in your closet), or just use this as a minimalist guide to how to style some basics, I hope you truly find this useful and fun :)

I’d love to hear your favorite ethical brands or shopping tips! Let me know your favorite way to shop in the comments below.

XOXO

Sisi

  Minimalist Summer Capsule | 2017 I'm so excited to share this with you guys! I've been working on my personal "minimal wardrobe" capsules for a while and it's taken me quite some time of donating unused items and slowly but surely adding in the items that I need...most importantly, from fair trade and Eco-friendly companies.

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The First Post To The First Slash /Shipping Mailing List

The Date: October 19, 1992 ("it was almost 29 years ago") The Poster: sherrold* 

Context: the first pan fandom slash (shipping) mailing list, Virgule-L, was in its infancy. Safe spaces for women to talk about slash online were rare. And most fan fiction was distributed in print fanzines (which is why fanzine reviews like the one Sandy wrote were so important as a single fanzine cost $15-20 or around $30-40 in today's dollars.) Fan run conventions were the only way to meet other groups of fans and mailed letters and phone calls were the tenuous tethers that strung these fan groups together. The mailing list - and the Internet - was about to change...everything. ****************

Well, welcome to my adventure in mailing! I hope to have this set up soon as a 'real' mailing list, with it's own address. Until then, I only know one way for one of you to write to everyone at once. Just reply to a letter from the list, and answer yes, when it asks, 'reply to all'. So far there are 7 of us. I'll let everyone introduce themselves. I am Sandy Hereld,* I write as Alyx (often with a friend who used Alys) the pen name is *not* a secret. I started in "/" fandom in trek, moved to Pros, and now am very crazed about B7. I still love Pros, and like a lot of different fandoms, including Wiseguy, Starsky and Hutch, and Muncle. I helped run a slash con here in town last week, Virgule, and hope to make Escapade** this year (in February, in Santa Barbara--one of the list subscribers co- runs it--memberships still available), but not Revelcon.*** Maybe, if I get a new job, Media West. I've never been there, and I've always wanted to go. I just finished a great Multi-mediazine called Homosapiens Too. It has an interesting variety of fandoms and crossovers; even more important, there wasn't a single story that stunk (though I liked some better than others, of course.) Page count is Pros/Booker 18 pgs (Bodie/Booker) Eroica/Muncle 5 pgs (Eroica/Illya) Batman 4 (Batman/street punk) Nightflyers 6+ (cartoon, from the movie) TNG 5pgs (Beverly/symbiote) B7/TOS trek 5 pgs (Blake/Spock) Dangerous Liaisons 7 pgs (Valmont/Danceny) Damiano 2 pgs (from the R.A. McAvoy books) MUNCLE 2 pgs the usual Star Wars 4 (cartoon, original characters) Pros 4 pgs the usual B7 50 pgs (Blake/Avon) Perhaps I should mention at the there was a contest for most outrageous crossover pairing. My favorites were: The Right Place To Be (Bodie/Booker) by Arcane Annie & Stew--Bodie quits in a huff after an Operation Suzie, and is too embarrassed to go back; Booker has quit somewhat similarly. Seeing how stupid the other's foolish pride looks, they both learn things about playing roles and 'what really matters.' They also have pretty good sex. Do Blond's Really Have More Fun? (Eroica/Illya) by Barbara T. This definitely is set at a time when Solo and Kurykin are having some problems. The crossover is a fascinating one, and it works. (Anyone needing Erioca explained, just e-mail me. It is a pretty new/small fandom, but growing fast.) Brand New Day (Spock/Blake) by Jane Carnell follows immediately after Blake's pod makes planetfall after Star One. A great Blake, and if not a totally convincing Spock, it's close. Worth it for this scene alone. --Blake "What do you like?" "Anal penetration," "Which way round?" Blake inquired. "I am a telepath. It hardly matters. Whichever way pleases you." Valmont (Valmont/Danceny) by Stew -is a romantic, but very plausible retelling of the movie Dangerous Liaisons, all from Danceny's POV. For any that have read the book, you know it is told solely in letters and diary entries, so this collection of Danceny's diaries is very faithful to the original feel. It is also an amazingly concise retelling, squeezing 2 hours into 6 1/2 pgs. Submissive It Ain't (Pros) is basically just a sex story, but one firmly based in the very different personalities of Bodie and Doyle. Nice idea, beautiful sex, slightly weak ending. Puppeteer (Blake/Avon) by Bryn Lantry is a convoluted but beautiful story where: the action is in the emotions, everyone has multiple motives, and no one truly knows their own minds, much less understands their crewmates. A bit alternate, set sometime in the months before Star One but after Blake has already got the idea in mind, this is a wonderful character study of Blake and Avon, with Vila and Cally in strong supporting roles. Not my favorite type of story -- I think I prefer something a bit more straightforward, but undeniably compelling and well written. The other stories weren't dogs either... The Muncle story, Hanging In Time, by Y.J. is a very disturbing portrayal of the hurt-comfort syndrome in Illya, The Batman story will appeal to anyone who liked "The Dark Knight Returns" With All My Symbiotes -Susan Douglas- has some nice female slash. Why Couldn't It Be Me has gotten a certain amount of press as "Biblical slash." It does have two biblical characters in it, but it is just a vigniette, and has no overt slash content. A few caveats: I disliked the art in the first story, and was indifferent to the rest. I had a hard time reading the 2 cartoon sections; I thought the penning needed to be clearer, and the xerox needed to be darker for those sections. With those few quibbles in mind, I recommend the zine highly. It has an interesting collection of stories set in an amazing variety of universes. The editor is joining a growing number of publishers and putting the word count down -- 80,700, with 40,700 of it in Bryn's B7 story. It is available from Manacles Press here in the U.S. at  [address removed]. There is no U.S. price on the zine; it says to SASE Manacles Press, and I can't remember whether I paid $15 or $18 at the con. From Australia, it is available from the publisher...[address removed] $12 within Aust, $20 posted overseas airmail. (I assume that's $Aus)”

*Sandy passed away in July 2011 of cancer. One of our final joint projects was going  through our emails dating back 20+ years to find fandom history we could share

**Escapade is the longest running slash convention and is still held in Southern California (as of 2021)

*Revelcon is a slash friendly multi-fandom convention held in Texas. As of 2021 it is still running

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Find the Best Spots for Downtown Austin Parking

Downtown Austin parking is usually not a big challenge in a car-friendly city. Still, even long-time Austin residents would need some help figuring out the best spots near popular attractions and busy neighborhoods.  

Downtown is the heart of Austin, pulsing with vibrant destinations like the Sixth Street, Rainey Street, and Red River district. Late 19th Century architectural landmarks blend with modern museums, high rises, bars, clubs, and theatres to give the thriving neighborhood its distinct identity. Apart from the rich history and renowned LIVE music hubs, Austin's government and business centers are also a part of the downtown area; there are residential sections like Judges Hill too. To the south, it is bordered by Lady Bird Lake, while the central business district is located along the Colorado River's north bank. The Interstate 35 to the east, Lamar Boulevard to the west, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to the north makes downtown Austin quickly accessible from all directions. The University of Texas is also close by. You can always expect high demand for parking spaces in downtown Austin, especially for those conveniently located close to popular destinations.  

Although street parking and off-street public parking facilities are fairly easy to find, the best option for a hassle-free experience is finding the perfect Downtown Austin parking garage near your destination. Make it one step easier, and book your spot in advance to save more time and money. How do you do that? Use an Austin parking app or a website that helps you to pre-book a garage space online. Austin downtown parking rates can be cheaper when you book your spot online in advance, rather than paying drive-up rates at the gate. All you need to do is download an app on your smartphone!  

Check out the best parking spots in some of the most popular neighborhoods and attractions in downtown Austin:  

Parking near Congress Avenue Austin

Austin's most prominent street is well-known for the Congress Avenue bridge, where tourists and locals hang out to watch spectacular sunsets. But did you know that Congress Avenue is also a historic district stretching from North First Street to Eleventh Street in downtown Austin? You will find the Texas Capitol building, the iconic Paramount Theatre, the Telephone Building, and other famous landmarks here.  

If you are driving out to watch Mexican free-tailed bats take flight at sunset, remember to book your parking spots at a garage near the Congress Avenue Bridge. It can get pretty hectic close to sunset hours, especially from May to October, when the seasonal urban bat colony nests under the bridge. Even when there are no bats, the view from the bridge is worth a quick stop. Finding a parking space close to the bridge could get tricky at the last minute; you can try your luck at Cesar Chavez Street or downtown Austin parking lots nearby.  

The Austin Convention Center is just a three-minute drive or 10-minute walk from the Congress Avenue Bridge. Down Austing parking space demand is always high around this event hub, with a steady flow of visitors throughout the year. Onsite parking at the Convention center lot costs $5 for two hours – you find entrances to this lot at 201 East Second Street and 601 East Fifth Street. There are around 1500 parking spaces at this garage, which might not be enough to accommodate all visitors during a large event. So, it's better to keep your options open with a pre-booked spot at an off-site parking garage nearby. It's possible to find street parking in the area, but due to time limits, it's not a good idea when attending an event.

The Texas Capitol on Congress Avenue is only a 4-minute drive from the Austin Convention Center and Congress Avenue Bridge. It's is popular on downtown Austin tours as visitors are allowed to explore the 22-acre grounds and see the monuments. It's easy to save on Austin downtown parking rates here – parking is free for the first two hours at the Texas Capitol Visitors garage on weekdays. Every additional hour of parking costs $1, with a daily maximum of $12 – overnight parking isn't allowed at this garage.  When special events are held during weekends, a pre-paid parking fee is charged, and the daily maximum can go up to $25. Check out Trinity Street and Colorado Street for more cheap downtown Austin parking lots nearby.  

Downtown Austin Parking near Sixth Street  

The most famous street in Austin is a downtown landmark and entertainment district stretching from Mopac Expressway to Interstate 35. When Austin is referred to as the "Live Music Capital of the World," it's the Sixth Street historic district that gets the honor. It's a complete package with excellent restaurants, cheap bars, speakeasies, and world-class hotels – mainly within a nine-block area between I35 to the east and Lavaca Street to the west.  

On weekends, holidays, football home games, and special events, traffic is typically closed on East Sixth Street. Vehicles could also be prohibited between Brazos Street and Red River Street from 9 pm to 3 am, from Thursday to Saturday. The Sixth Street neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly, and you'll find good parking lots on nearby blocks. Check out San Jacinto Boulevard, Sabine Street, East Seventh Street, and Brazos Street for some of the top-rated downtown Austin parking garages.  

Parking in Rainey Street Historic District Austin  

Just five minutes away from Congress Avenue, the Rainey Street Historic District has many old bungalows with backyards and porches, now converted into stunning bars, lounges, and eateries. The trendy nightlife district is next to Lady Bird Lake and I35 on the southeastern side of downtown Austin. You might not find many parking lots on-site, but 1-17 Rainey Street Parking and LAZ parking at 703 River Street are the closest. There are a couple of parking garages near Driskill Street too. Rainey Street is less than a mile from Congress Avenue; if you are into walking, no better option than to leave your car at the cheapest downtown Austin garage and explore on foot.  

When parking on the streets in downtown Austin, make sure to check signage for time limits or any restrictions to avoid a ticket. Keep an eye on street cleaning schedules and other regulations. At parking lots, it's best to book your space ahead of your visit for a guaranteed spot that saves you time and money.