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Culture

Dip your toes into “phillumeny,” aka the practice of collecting matchbooks, while you explore ATX and support local businesses at the same time.

January 13, 2026 04:35 PM

Laura Figi

A group of eight people, including Mayor Kirk Watson, stands outdoors on a sunny day, holding an oversized ceremonial check for $8.4 million made out to “Austin’s Parks” from the Austin City Limits Music Festival and C3 Presents. The check is dated May 7, 2025. One person is dressed in a colorful hummingbird costume, and the group is posed on a paved path in a park-like setting with grass, trees, and utility poles in the background.

City

ACL Festival debuts $8.4 million in funding for Austin Parks Foundation

ACL Festival generated $534.8 million in economic impact — its highest report yet — during the 2024 edition of the iconic live music event.

May 7, 2025

Laura Figi

A group of people enjoy a sunny day on a white and blue Centurion speedboat cruising across a lake. Some passengers are lounging, chatting, or raising their arms in celebration. The background features a shoreline with parked cars, boats, and lush green hills under a partly cloudy sky.

Business

Must-try experiences in Austin, according to small biz owners

We’re spreading the Small Business Week love with a spotlight on can’t-miss deals and experiences in the Capital City.

May 6, 2025

STAFF

A large, dense crowd of festival-goers gathers outdoors under a blue sky with scattered clouds. Tall, colorful vertical flags line the background, and trees are visible behind them. The atmosphere is lively and energetic, with people wearing sunglasses, hats, and summer clothing.

Culture

Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, and Doja Cat will headline the 2025 ACL Festival

Plus, look forward to performances from Luke Combs, John Summit, The Strokes, and Doechii at this year’s festival.

May 6, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

Open-concept coworking space with people working at communal tables, lounge chairs, and leather sofas, surrounded by plants, books, and natural light from large windows.

Business

Exclusive: Switchyards will open first ‘neighborhood work club’ in Austin

The coveted workspace will release 250 memberships for its inaugural Austin location, opening early this summer.

May 6, 2025

Laura Figi

Two teams of high school students sit at tables on either side of a podium during a quiz competition, with a moderator standing at the podium. A large screen above displays the event name “High School Quiz Show Austin.” The teams represent the Liberal Arts and Science Academy and the Ann Richards School.

Culture

Austin PBS debuts new slate of local programming

The new Austin-made content will have you testing your trivia knowledge, learning about the community, and dancing to the beat of our town.

May 1, 2025

Laura Figi

Two hands hold up identical yellow cocktails in short, clear, textured glasses filled with ice. The drinks are garnished with dried orange wheels on the rim and have a chili-lime spice blend coating the upper glass edges. Each cocktail contains a brown paper straw. The hand on the left has dark red painted nails and wears multiple colorful beaded bracelets in pink, turquoise, and purple tones. The hand on the right has a pale pink manicure and wears a delicate silver chain bracelet. In the background, tall green ornamental grasses line a stone-paved outdoor area. A round wooden table and woven-back patio chairs are partially visible.

Food

Sip half-priced margaritas at 12 Austin spots during Margarita May

Austin bars and restaurants are teaming up for a month-long initiative featuring 50% off specialty margaritas + treasure hunts for Marg Bucks.

April 30, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

Aerial view of a music festival with groups of people gathered on a grassy field, sitting or walking among tall, colorful flags featuring various abstract designs, during golden hour lighting.

Culture

2025 ACL Festival lineup predicted by ATXtoday readers

Using our readers’ collective brainpower (and a little help from AI) we’ve rounded up guesses about who is going to appear on the ACL 2025 lineup.

April 29, 2025

Laura Figi

A museum display featuring the Gutenberg Bible, with two large volumes showcased in a glass case—one closed and one open to reveal printed pages. Behind the case is a curved dark wood-paneled wall with multiple spotlights and informational text panels explaining the history and significance of the Gutenberg Bible.

Culture

5 objects in town that are older than Austin

Although 188 years might seem like a long time, it is relatively young for a city, so let’s take a look at some objects you can see in Austin that are older than the Capital City.

April 25, 2025

Laura Figi

Culture

92 facts about Willie Nelson for his 92nd birthday

Celebrate the Red Headed Stranger’s birthday with a brief history of his legendary life.

April 25, 2025

Laura Figi

View of downtown Austin, Texas, featuring a cluster of high-rise buildings under a clear blue sky. Prominent structures include the JW Marriott hotel, the Frost Bank Tower with its pointed crown-like top, and the Hampton Inn & Suites. Trees and a few low-rise buildings are visible in the foreground.

Culture

10 things locals hope never change about Austin

We’re all about sharing the new and exciting things coming to the Capital City, but here are some things Austinites hope never change.

April 24, 2025

Kristen Templeton