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Veracruz All Natural founders opening Nashville hot chicken truck this month
Diablo Hot Chicken will start as a food truck serving the beloved Nashville dish, incorporating Mexican chile into the recipe.
March 04, 2026 06:55 AM
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Laura Figi
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Culture
Guide to Pride: Where to party and see the parade
Here’s how to sip, sashay, and play your way through the weekend.
August 6, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
A man is playing an electric guitar on stage. He is wearing sunglasses and a dark green short-sleeved shirt. Behind him are American and Texas flags, and a sign that reads, "Biggest Little Stage in South Austin GIDDY UPS." There are also various musical equipment and instruments on the stage, including a drum set and amplifiers.
Business
Three Austin venues announce closures — for now
Don’t lose hope, these three venues may soon reopen, but it’s time to bid them farewell in the meantime.
August 5, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Bars
First annual Freeze Week sends a chill over Austin
If you haven’t been to these local bars, now’s the time to break the ice.
August 2, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
A group of musicians sing and play instruments on the stage at Sahara Lounge, which is decorated with colorful lights and draping.
Bars
This Austin bar is one of the best in the US
East Austin music club Sahara Lounge is loved for its “old Austin” feel.
July 29, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Sports
Where to watch the Summer Olympics in Austin
Don’t watch the games without something good to drink, a big screen to tune into, and the company of your fellow Austinites.
July 26, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Culture
37 spirits made by Texas-based companies
Whether you’re on the hunt for whiskey, tequila, gin, rum, or something entirely different, we’ve found a Texas-owned spirit to sip.
July 24, 2024
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Laura Figi
A large beer in a round glass sits on a mahogany table, in front of a blue, white, and teal flash, and a blue wall.
Culture
Local libations: A round of Austin-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Austin nod there — these craft beers found around ATX take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
City Editor Figi’s favorite drinks in ATX
If you want to drink like ATXtoday City Editor Laura Figi, here’s your chance to tour some of her mainstays in town.
July 22, 2024
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Laura Figi
A purple blackberry smash cocktail from BOA Steakhouse
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Austin.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
The Austin skyline, as seen from between trees on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.
Food
Austin will soon be a Michelin Guide city
The Michelin Guide is expanding to Texas cities — including Austin, San Antonio, and Houston — with plans to award restaurants with stars later this year.
July 16, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Food
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Austin’s housing market has been a roller coaster ride for the last five years, but this time, it’s swinging back in favor of buyers.
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Food
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Election season: What Prop Q means for Austin taxpayers
The City of Austin is asking residents to vote on a property tax increase that would generate ~$109.5 million to go toward the new fiscal year budget.
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Laura Figi
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Townlake YMCA to undergo redevelopment and housing project
The Downtown community center has agreed to sell some of its land for new housing while expanding and building a new facility.
October 20, 2025
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Laura Figi