BETA
Chapter 1
The bat bridge phenomenon
Chapter 2
The birth of Keep Austin Weird
Chapter 3
The blue dot in a red state
Chapter 4
Music, festivals, and quirky landmarks
YOUR GOAL
Master of Keep Austin weird
Ch 3 · The blue dot in a red state
gertrude Keep Austin Weird
Keep Austin Weird, yeah! Bats fly the night, so free and clear, This blue dot's got no fear!
gertrude Austin has been the launchpad for famous progressive Texas politicians who challenged the status quo.
gertrude Austin houses the largest state capitol building in the United States, made of unique local stone.
Fun Fact
Capitol heights: The Texas State Capitol dome features a statue called the Goddess of Liberty, holding a gilded star.
Glossary
enclave (noun)
A portion of territory surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or socially distinct. Austin serves as a progressive enclave, consistently voting Democratic despite being surrounded by Texas's conservative majority.
A portion of territory surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or socially distinct. Austin serves as a progressive enclave, consistently voting Democratic despite being surrounded by Texas's conservative majority.
Quiz
How does the height of the Texas State Capitol compare to the US Capitol in Washington, D.C.?
Quiz
Which progressive Texas governor, famous for her sharp wit, had Austin's bat bridge named after her?
Quiz
Who was the first Southern African-American woman elected to the US House of Representatives, launching her career from Austin?