Galindo is a neighborhood of interesting people who do fascinating things. Otto and Margret Hofmann were Galindo originals who exemplified this vibe: Otto was Texas’s leading craftsman of artisanal church organs and Margret was the Austin Councilwoman who established legal…

Austin-Travis County EMS Station One isn’t just any emergency station—it’s the first freestanding municipal EMS station in the United States, originally built in 1982. Now, after more than 40 years of service, the station that sits at the corner of South First and South Center Streets is getting a long-overdue upgrade that will make a big difference for both medics and the community they serve.

Long time Galindo resident Kaye Northcott recalls her memories here, from moving into the quirky yellow concrete house at 3000 Oak Crest Avenue, to her long career in journalism and the strong neighborly ties that developed over the years. After nearly 50 years she sold her house in December 2024.

On a brisk and sunny January morning, Sev and I headed over to check out South Austin Community Garden (SACG), a treasured community resource situated just next to the Denizen on South 5th St in Galindo. [...]