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Inside the inaugural VIBE Downtown mini-fest coming to town in September
The Downtown Austin Alliance and Future Front Texas partnered to host the celebration of Old 6th Street and community-building event.
September 02, 2025 03:46 PM
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Laura Figi
A large sculpture with speech bubbles popping off of it reading things like "The" "love" and "truth".
City
Austin Central Library to receive new 15-ft public art piece
“The Truth Is I Love You,” a 15-ft sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas, will be unveiled on the library’s east side in November.
September 18, 2023
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London Gibson
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Austin and Florence, Italy pen “historic” cooperation agreement
The Protocol of Cooperation Agreement is meant to foster relationships and collaboration between the two cities
September 15, 2023
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Laura Figi
Hamilton Pool on a clear sunny day.
City
Where should every Austinite visit at least once? A reader-suggested guide to ATX
We asked you, our dear readers, to share your Austin experience with us in the form of a Mad Lib. Now, we’re sharing your recommendations with this reader-suggested guide to ATX.
September 13, 2023
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Laura Figi
New signs at the intersection of 10th Street and Red River Street.
City
Red River Cultural District unveils fresh set of signs and banners
Historic entertainment district Red River Cultural District just got a makeover in the form of bespoke signage from East 7th Street to East 12th Street.
September 13, 2023
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Laura Figi
The Pennybacker Bridge with the Austin skyline in the background.
City
Help us create a reader-suggested guide to Austin
Tell us a little bit about your experience living in Austin in the form of a Mad Lib to help us craft a unique guide for residents all over the city.
September 11, 2023
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Laura Figi
The Austin skyline at dusk.
City
UT research may help Austin address record-breaking heat
A federally funded program at UT Austin could help ATX be more prepared during future heatwaves.
September 8, 2023
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London Gibson
A plane flying over Austin-Bergstrom International Airport at dusk.
City
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
A group of people listening to a panel at the Opportunity Austin conference.
Business
Opportunity Austin’s plan for the next five years of growth in ATX
The business and economic development group outlined their plan, called Opportunity Austin 5.0.
September 6, 2023
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London Gibson
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Development
Honoring Austin’s architectural footprint with Dick Clark + Associates
We sat down for a Q+A with Dick Clark + Associates architects Mark Vornberg, Kim Power, and Kristopher White to talk about how they navigate designing architecture in Austin.
August 30, 2023
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Laura Figi
A close-up of an orange cat.
City
Cast your vote for the Austin Pets Alive! Mayor of Pawstin
Choose between six cats and dogs for the title of “Mayor of Pawstin” in celebration of Austin’s 12th No Kill Anniversary.
August 28, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Sports
Spurs Week returns to Austin for the third year
Games, prizes, block parties, and of course, basketball, await you at the San Antonio Spurs’ annual Austin takeover.
January 31, 2025
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Laura Figi
Rendering of an airport terminal expansion at dusk, with multiple American Airlines planes parked at gates and a United Airlines plane taxiing in the background. The modern terminal building has large glass windows, an elevated walkway, and a well-lit interior. The city skyline is visible in the distance under a twilight sky, with airport ground vehicles and workers scattered across the tarmac.
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Breaking down Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s expansion
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January 30, 2025
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A vibrant outdoor Lunar New Year celebration featuring a lion dance performance. Performers in a bright orange lion costume balance atop a human pyramid, with colorful confetti filling the air. The crowd, including families and spectators, watches excitedly, many capturing the moment on their phones. Additional lion dancers in blue, pink, and yellow costumes add to the festive atmosphere, set against a modern urban backdrop with a parking garage and market-style buildings.
Culture
Lunar New Year celebrations in Austin
Ring in the Year of the Snake with festivals, lion and dragon dances, vendor markets, and brewery parties.
January 30, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A spread of sashimi dishes from above on a dark wooden table, surrounded by cocktails, beer, a glass of wine, dishes of soy sauce and plates with chopsticks on top.
Food
23 places to get sushi in the Austin area
Whether you’re looking for omakase, sake pairings, a sushi conveyor belt, a whimsical interior, or an “Ahi Tower,” we’ve got the restaurant for you.
January 29, 2025
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Laura Figi
A group of people crowded around a small pen for Armadillo Day
History
You’ve heard of Groundhog Day — but what about Armadillo Day?
We do things a little differently in the Lone Star State.
January 29, 2025
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London Gibson
Futuristic cityscape with sleek, modern skyscrapers and a network of waterways running through the urban environment. A futuristic flying vehicle, resembling a white pod with a black dome, hovers over the water, near a multi-lane bridge with cars. Boats navigate the waterways below, surrounded by lush greenery and reflective architecture. The scene is bathed in soft daylight, blending advanced technology with natural elements.
Culture
What will Austin, Texas be like in the 22nd century?
We asked ChatGPT to predict Austin’s future — here’s what the chatbot sees in its crystal ball.
January 28, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
Rendering of Luminary's pool, which is covered in greenery like trees, bushes, and flowers. The L-shaped pool is surrounded by beige tiles, and an awning covered with greenery provides some shade on the deck and in the pool. Luminary stands tall in the background.
Real Estate
First look inside Luminary: Downtown Austin’s newest luxury condo
Luminary’s sales office is open, debuting the first condos to hit the Downtown market in three years.
January 28, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A historic stone building with castle-like features and a Texas flag on its tower, surrounded by trees and greenery. A sign in front reads "Elisabet Ney Museum, 304 East 44th Street," with hours listed as Wednesday–Sunday, 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
Austin Parks Foundation grants $600,000 to park improvement
The longstanding partnership between ACL and Austin Parks Foundation has generated millions of dollars toward caring for the Capital City’s public spaces.
January 27, 2025
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Laura Figi
Looking up to the sky, the image frames eight of the new, petal-shaped structures that make up the canopy at the Blanton Museum of Art. They're painted white and filled with little holes, giving the impression of a starry sky.
Live
Austin’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these landmarks our Hollywood signs.
January 27, 2025
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Laura Figi
A stylish lounge area in a modern interior space. The room features a curved burnt orange sectional sofa adorned with purple and dark blue accent pillows, placed on a patterned rug. A small round table with a flower arrangement and two wooden stools complete the setup. A vibrant piece of art depicting an abstract burst of light hangs on the textured wall behind the sofa. To the right, a staircase with dark wood steps leads to an upper level, and the space is warmly lit with recessed lighting.
Travel and Outdoors
Inside W Austin’s multi-million dollar renovations
The 2nd Street District hotel boasts redesigned rooms, a new restaurant, a coffee shop, and a reservation-only cocktail bar.
January 24, 2025
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