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2024 ATXtoday Wrapped: Austin’s top news of the year

Hi, Austinite. It’s that time of year again — Spotify Wrapped is out, and so is ours. Ready to see how our year stacked up?

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2024 was a big year for Austin — let’s unwrap it.

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Your ATXtoday Wrapped is here, and it’s been a big year for the Capital City.

Let’s dive into your top stories of 2024, but first, some stats.

  • 68,363 of you are subscribed to ATXtoday and know all the best news and events in our city. Psst... send our newsletter to a friend to make sure they’re in the loop too.
  • You’ve read 261 newsletters. In those newsletters, we welcomed a new City Editor, played around with a new look, and shared over 1,000 News Notes. Thanks for being here!

You’ve changed, and so has Austin. Let’s look at how you felt throughout the year.

Which ATXtoday articles reigned supreme? Austinites, this top three lineup proves you know how to get out and have some fun.

  1. 73 Austin concerts to put on your calendar in 2024 | You lived your best life this year at local music venues in the Live Music Capital of the World. Psst — here are several more concerts to look forward to before the end of 2024.
  2. Celebrity restaurants in Austin, TX | Star-studded news shined this year — 25 celebrities that live in Austin took the No. 4 spot.
  3. Every Austin festival taking place in 2024 | You had an eventful 2024 if you attended these festivals in the Capital City.
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The 3D printing construction company will allow builders to utilize its technology and services including its design catalog starting as early as 2027.
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Texas Performing Arts is raising the curtain with 11 shows, including premieres like “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” and returning favorites like “Beetlejuice.”
The clocks will “spring forward” this weekend, allowing Austinites to make the most of their evenings.
It’s the SXS-Best time of year in Austin, and SXSW 2026 is going to look a bit different this time around, so buckle in and let us help you plan.
Diablo Hot Chicken will start as a food truck serving the beloved Nashville dish, incorporating Mexican chile into the recipe.
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
Over 160 local musicians will show up to represent the Live Music Capital of the World, and we’ve rounded them up in one easy-to-use guide for you.