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ATXtoday’s takeaways from SXSW 2026
The momentous 40th anniversary of the festival brought hundreds of celebrities, dozens of premieres, thousands of steps, and some key messages to ATX in 2026.
March 26, 2026 02:53 PM
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Laura Figi
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City
Will we always change the clock?
Daylight saving time has been around as early as 1918, and many legislators across the country are looking to change that.
March 2, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Janae Jefferson batting for Texas
Sports
New Women’s Professional Fastpitch team the Texas Smoke is headed to Austin
The team lineup is already filled with local and national stars.
March 1, 2023
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London Gibson
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City
Quiz yourself on February’s top headlines
We’re back with another edition of ATXtoday’s news quizzes.
February 28, 2023
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London Gibson
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Real Estate
Preservation Austin Homes Tour announces return to in-person format
This year’s theme surrounds 30 years of showcasing one-of-a-kind Austin homes.
February 23, 2023
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Laura Figi
A rendering of possible changes to I-35 and Riverside.
Government
Breaking down TxDOT’s I-35 expansion plans
Here’s what you need to know about the project in Central Austin.
February 20, 2023
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London Gibson
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City
City Council names Jesús Garza Interim City Manager
Former City Manager Spencer Cronk was voted out of office by 10-1.
February 15, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Travel and Outdoors
Austin airport reveals renderings for West Gate Expansion
Learn more about the airport’s upcoming expansions.
February 14, 2023
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London Gibson
A view of City Hall at night.
City
The City of Austin is hiring
The city’s recruitment campaign is designed to bring employees into hard-to-fill positions.
February 13, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Events
10 events celebrating Black History Month in Austin
Honor the contributions of Black Americans at these local events.
February 10, 2023
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London Gibson
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City
What is the Downtown Austin Alliance?
Next time you see someone in a red polo, thank them for their service.
February 9, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Food
Where to sip wine in Austin
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Business
11 businesses now open + coming soon at The Domain
Stop in these new storefronts and restaurants during your next shopping spree at The Domain.
February 17, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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Culture
Figi’s faves: perfect places to visit in Austin
These locales have been vetted by your friendly neighborhood city editor, so you can sure you’re going to have a good time.
February 14, 2025
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Real Estate
A look at Austin’s rental market so far in 2025
New rental data shows prices were down and rentals spent more time on the market in January 2025.
February 13, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
Two women wearing dresses hold microphones and stand on the Paramount Theatre stage in front of a packed audience. On the screen behind them, a promo for an FX television series called "Justified: City Primeval" is displayed. A long, beige couch and a chair are on the stage behind them.
Culture
Inside ATX TV Festival: How Austin became a television fan’s paradise
ATX TV Festival will return this summer for its 14th season — expect star-studded panels, exclusive screenings, and long-awaited cast reunions.
February 13, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
Ben Duong dribbling a Wilson basketball while wearing a green San Antonio Spurs hoodie, black shorts, and black sneakers. He is positioned in an athletic stance on a grassy field with the Austin skyline and a bridge in the background. The sky is bright blue with scattered clouds.
Sports
Austin runner Ben Duong hopes to break another Guinness World Record
The local athlete broke the record for the fastest half marathon while dribbling a basketball last year and now, he’s back for the full marathon.
February 12, 2025
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Laura Figi
Gary Clark Jr. wearing Austin FC’s "The Heartbeat Kit" jersey, a green and black Adidas design with YETI sponsorship. He stands against a wall decorated with framed soccer photographs, leaning on a wooden ledge with candles, under moody green lighting.
Sports
Austin FC debuts “The Heartbeat Kit” jerseys
Its announcement video features tons of local celebrities, including Matthew McConaughey, Gary Clark Jr., Ray Benson, and many more.
February 12, 2025
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Laura Figi
A bright and colorful floral boutique featuring an artistic display of dried flowers arranged to resemble paintbrushes dripping with vibrant colors. The ceiling is adorned with cascading dried flowers in shades of red, orange, yellow, and purple. Large wall-mounted wooden paintbrush installations have bristles transitioning into vertical streams of multicolored flowers. A central display table holds an assortment of dried floral arrangements in metal buckets and wooden crates. To the right, shelves are stocked with neatly wrapped bouquets. Natural light streams in through a large glass garage-style door, illuminating the space.
Business
Still need a Valentine’s Day gift? Shop local in Austin
It’s not too late to find the perfect Valentine’s Day present — here’s your guide to the best flowers, treats, and cards in Austin.
February 11, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A group of people, including children and adults, gather around an information table at an indoor event. A woman wearing a black shirt and carrying a shoulder bag hands out papers to two young girls dressed in matching headwraps and shirts featuring an illustrated character. The table is covered with pamphlets, folders, and clipboards. Other attendees, some wearing bright clothing or hats, engage in conversations and browse materials.
Events
Celebrate Black History Month at Carver Museum ATX
The museum’s Black History Month programming revolves around the theme “African Americans and Labor.”
February 11, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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Nominations Open for ATXtoday’s Best
Tell us your city faves when it comes to all that Austin has to offer.
February 11, 2025
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