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The Austin Gamblers stand on stage in front of a large screen reading "The Ride" with a promo image for the new series.
Sports
The Austin Gamblers are the subject of new Amazon Prime series “The Ride”
Here’s what you need to know about the professional bull riding team before tuning into the new show.
May 30, 2023 05:00 AM
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London Gibson
Daniel Johnston stands on a stage, holding an instrument and singing at a microphone.
Culture
How Austin artist Daniel Johnston contributed to mental health awareness
The creator of “Jeremiah the Innocent” has left a legacy of kindness and empathy in the Capital City.
May 25, 2023
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London Gibson
A warm-toned photo of the Pennybacker Bridge looking South.
Travel and Outdoors
The zodiac signs as Austin landmarks
Combine your big three — or even add a loved one’s signs — for a tiny tour of Austin.
May 24, 2023
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Laura Figi
An autumnal view of the Austin skyline toward Rainey Street.
Culture
8 recent rankings featuring Austin
Check out where the Capital City stands on these eight national rankings.
May 23, 2023
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London Gibson
A rendering showing street-level rail cars moving through downtown.
City
Creating connected communities with Austin Transit Partnership’s Peter Mullan
We spoke with Peter Mullan, chief of architecture and urban design at Austin Transit Partnership, to fill us in on the next steps for Austin’s light rail system.
May 18, 2023
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Laura Figi
A group of people on the pitch at Q2 Stadium talk with one of the players.
Sports
Play with the pros at Austin FC’s fan experience
The second annual Austin FC Energy Experience will allow fans to tour locker rooms, play on the pitch, and run through drills.
May 18, 2023
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London Gibson
Inside a cave, with stalagtites and stalagmites framing the image.
Travel and Outdoors
19 Central Texas attractions that won a Texas Travel Award
Why travel out of state when there’s plenty to do right in Texas? We’re breaking down the Texas Travel Awards that were given in the Austin area.
May 17, 2023
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London Gibson
A set of clasped hands with a rainbow ribbon wrapped around one in the forefront.
City
Learn more about how our Municipal Equality Index score has changed over time
We compare our previous Municipal Equality Index scores from the Human Rights Campaign... plus, how that score might change.
May 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A blond woman stands behind a metal statue, holding the same pose.
Culture
The many eras of Austin-based artist Primo the Alien
The local synth-pop musician is going “scorched Earth” on her old personas
May 16, 2023
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Laura Figi
The Paramount Theater sign, as seen from the street below.
Culture
The Paramount Theatre’s Summer Classic Film Series returns with 90+ screenings
See classic films, family-friendly movies, and themed film series’ for the Paramount’s summer programming.
May 15, 2023
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London Gibson
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.
Culture
Inside the Blanton Museum of Art’s new $35 million grounds
After years of planning, the art museum is celebrating the grand opening of its new grounds this Saturday.
May 11, 2023
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London Gibson
A painting in the foreground on the left, with other colorful paintings in the background.
Culture
Explore local art at these 6 Austin art galleries
Next time you’re in need of a little inspiration, check out the work of local artists at these Austin art galleries.
May 9, 2023
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London Gibson
Two kids in denim aprons gaze at a counter holding a bowl of flour, chocolate chips, and croissants.
Food
Summer cooking camps for kids in Austin
Young chefs are a course away from an inspiring, instructional, and tasty summer.
May 9, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
A crowd of people wait in line to get into the House of Torment
Events
It is Halfway to Halloween in Austin
In ATX, you don’t have to wait until October to celebrate scary season.
May 8, 2023
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Laura Figi
On the left, a very grainy photo of the Texas Capitol in 1925. On the right, a modern, black-and-white photo of the Capitol building.
City
Austinites have been complaining about the city ‘losing its weird’ since 1884
Being a “boomtown” is not a new status for ATX.
May 8, 2023
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Laura Figi
The Moody Center's entrance, from outside
Culture
5 milestones the Moody Center reached in its first year as an arena
We’re celebrating one trip around the sun for the Moody Center, Austin’s newest signature stadium.
May 3, 2023
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London Gibson
A portrait of Edgar Rico and Sara Mardanbigi from Nixta Taqueria.
Food
Austin’s “Taco Mafia” highlighted in new docuseries
Watch the group of local chefs support each other and the community in this new Austin PBS show.
May 1, 2023
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London Gibson
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The door of the vault in the Driskill lobby, which reads "American National Bank"
Culture
Fun facts we learned on the Driskill hotel’s history tour
The Austin institution recently opened up its guided history tour to the public, so we took a trip downtown.
May 1, 2023
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London Gibson
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Food
Recipe: a zero-proof Moscow mule
Use Ritual Zero Proof’s alcohol-free liquor to create a sip-worthy summer cocktail.
April 28, 2023
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Emily Shea
A close-up of Willie Nelson performing
Music
90 facts about Willie Nelson for his 90th birthday
Celebrate the Red Headed Stranger’s birthday with a brief history of his life.
April 26, 2023
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Laura Figi
The Lutie's dining room, which has checkered tiled floor and an ornate bar. The ceiling is draped in plants and round green spheres.
Restaurants
The story behind Lutie’s Garden Restaurant
The restaurant is the only part of the resort open to the public.
April 19, 2023
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London Gibson
A graphic with the words "2023 poetry contest finalists"
Arts
Read the winning poem from our 2023 poetry contest
We challenged our readers to turn one of our newsletters into a poem — here’s what you came up with.
April 18, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
A plate of duck breast with baby carrots on a table in front of the Driskill Grill's dining room.
Restaurants
The nearly 100-year-old Driskill Grill reopens after three years
We taste-tested the downtown restaurant’s menu.
April 13, 2023
Kareem El-Ghayesh standing in front of his black barbecue food truck, KGBBQ.
Food
At KG BBQ, barbecue is high steaks
KG BBQ chef Kareem El Ghayesh traveled ~7,084 miles for his love of barbecue.
April 10, 2023
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Laura Figi
Janet Adderley in a classroom, teaching a circle of students.
Arts
The Adderley School celebrates its 30 year anniversary
Several big-name stars are alumni of this performing arts school.
April 7, 2023
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London Gibson
A crowd of crew members surrounding a set at Stray Vista Studios. A Volume soundstage is being used as the backdrop, and various props are set on the floor in the middle.
Business
Austin to gain three new film studios
The Capital City is getting some new moviemaking digs.
April 7, 2023
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London Gibson
A shot of people sitting on picnic blankets in front of a large screen on the lawn.
Entertainment
Austin Parks Foundation debuts 2023 Movies in the Park schedule
Plus, a few other ways to get outdoors this spring and summer.
March 31, 2023
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Laura Figi
A stack of books on a wooden porch swing.
Education
How to submit to our 2023 poetry contest
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special ATXtoday contest.
March 28, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Picnic blankets sprawling over the Waterloo Greenway lawn, with the Texas Capitol in the background.
Food
Waterloo Greenway’s annual Pop-Up Picnic returns
We’re just one sandwich short of a great time at this annual fundraiser.
March 27, 2023
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Laura Figi
The Moody Center's entrance, from outside
Events
See CMT Music Awards stars perform for free
Ahead of the event’s first Austin showing, country music superstars will perform for the public across the city.
March 24, 2023
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London Gibson
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