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Get in — we’re going to San Marcos, Texas
The Mermaid Capital of Texas, home to Texas State University, and riverside town is a great place to take a day trip — we’ve got all the spots to hit when you visit.
April 14, 2026 01:02 PM
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Laura Figi
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Austin Mayor announces plans for a “one-of-a-kind” Austin Infrastructure Academy
Central Texas is projected to need 10,000 jobs annually to complete in-the-works capital improvement projects.
February 29, 2024
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London Gibson
As seen from above, construction workers stand in a dirt-covered construction zone at the Austin airport, between the concourse building and the roadway. In the background, plane wings are visible.
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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport closes TSA Checkpoint 3 to make way for West Gate expansion
The airport checkpoint will be closed until 2026.
February 9, 2024
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London Gibson
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Dirty Martin’s no longer displaced by upcoming Project Connect light rail
Dirty Martin’s Place and seven other businesses in the area will no longer be displaced, as Austin Transit Partnership reevaluates the location of upcoming light rail stations.
February 7, 2024
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Laura Figi
The Red Line pulling into the Downtown station.
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What ATXtoday readers want to see funded by the Carbon Reduction Program
We polled you on how you’d like to see the federal funding distributed.
December 13, 2023
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London Gibson
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Travel and Outdoors
Thanksgiving could be the busiest travel weekend of this year — here’s how to make the best of it
With huge numbers of travelers anticipated to hit the roads and the skies this Thanksgiving, we’re sharing how to navigate the crowds.
November 21, 2023
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London Gibson
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Travel and Outdoors
American Airlines cuts nearly half of its destinations from Austin
More than a quarter of passengers currently use the airline to fly out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
November 5, 2023
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London Gibson
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Cruise suspends driverless operations nationwide, including in Austin
The autonomous vehicle company is stepping back to “rebuild public trust” after an accident involving a pedestrian in San Francisco.
October 27, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Upcoming Central Texas infrastructure projects may bring 10,000 new jobs, report finds
Between Project Connect and an expansion of Hwy. I-35, Austin is slated to see major mobility changes in the coming decade.
October 16, 2023
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London Gibson
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What we learned from the Austin airport’s first ever Environmental Social Governance report
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is working to maintain its social and environmental efforts amid record-breaking growth.
September 8, 2023
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London Gibson
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March 4, 2026
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A packed crowd at Stubb’s outdoor music venue in Austin, with fans raising their hands and phones toward the stage. The arched canopy above the stage is illuminated with red and pink visuals, while bright stage lights highlight the performing band. A second-level balcony overlooking the scene is filled with spectators, and surrounding trees are lit with blue and purple lighting.
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Listen local: Every Austin-based artist performing at SXSW 2026
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February 26, 2026
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A vintage-style red neon sign for the Austin Motel stands against a partly cloudy sky. Below the main sign, a marquee board displays the message "LET'S AMPLIFY AUSTIN Y'ALL." A covered entrance with colorful neon lights and a small "VACANCY" sign is visible in the foreground.
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How to give back during Amplify Austin Day 2026
Amplify Austin Day gives Central Texas residents a seamless way to support the community and nonprofits of their choice during this 24-hour event.
February 24, 2026
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Downtown Austin Alliance debuts free parking pilot program
Austinites patronizing participating businesses can get free or discounted parking in two Downtown garages now through the end of April.
February 23, 2026
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Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Austin
Dining in ATX is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
February 23, 2026
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Needlepoint is back: Here’s how to try it in Austin
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February 19, 2026
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Delicious margarita deals for National Margarita Day
Sip your way through these salty, tangy, and refreshing local specials for National Margarita Day.
February 19, 2026
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