Austin Lifestyle News

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How to spend a day in San Antonio, according to an Austinite

Get ready to plan your next day trip and let City Editor Figi take you through some of her favorite spots from a recent trip to the historic Alamo City.

March 13, 2026 02:12 PM

Laura Figi

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Business

Switchyards to open second ‘neighborhood work club’ in east Austin, with more on the way

The company will drop 350 new memberships with the opening of its second workspace, a former auto repair shop, in March.

February 2, 2026

Laura Figi

Food

The team behind Rocco’s Italian opening sushi restaurant

From restaurateur duo Nick Ford and Wade McElroy, Kinsho is set to open on Rainey Street in March with an 18-seat sushi bar.

February 2, 2026

Laura Figi

Sports

Trio of new golf hubs coming to the Austin area

Austin’s golf scene has a handful of new additions opening this year, so it’s time to break out the clubs and hit the green.

January 29, 2026

Laura Figi

Play

Read local: Books written by authors from Austin

Don’t forget to treat your shelf by picking up a new read — or two or three — that was written by your neighbor.

January 22, 2026

Laura Figi

Four colorful cocktails on a wooden table, including a dark purple drink in a tall glass with a pink straw, a clear gin and tonic garnished with lemon, rosemary, and juniper berries, a golden drink with a lemon slice, and a pink cocktail with a salted rim and watermelon garnish.

Food

Meet the 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists from Austin

The 2026 James Beard Award season is upon us, and Austin has nine restaurants + foodies vying for a trophy.

January 21, 2026

Laura Figi

A vibrant concert stage illuminated with neon blue, pink, and red lights, featuring a futuristic spaceship-inspired design. A large disco ball resembling a planet with rings hangs in the center, surrounded by a backdrop of glowing lines and space-themed visuals. Performers and musicians are on stage, dressed in colorful outfits, engaging with the crowd. Audience members can be seen in the foreground, capturing the moment with their phones. The atmosphere is lively and electrifying.

Play

70 upcoming concerts in Austin

From pop princesses to chart-topping bands, there’s no shortage of shows to see this year in the Live Music Capital of the World.

January 20, 2026

Laura Figi

Culture

Where to collect matchbooks in Austin

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

Laura Figi

Culture

Flashback Friday: Learn about the hundreds of historical markers in Austin

Let’s take a deeper dive into some of Austin’s historical markers, the significance they hold, and how long they’ve been standing.

January 8, 2026

Laura Figi

Culture

How Austin ranked in studies during 2025

Austin made waves on dozens of studies, lists, and rankings, so we gathered some of the highest points the Capital City hit in 2025.

January 8, 2026

Laura Figi

Play

Happy Hauling: swap meets, co-ops, vintage, and resale shops in Austin

Here’s the deal — the resale and vintage shopping scene is stellar in the Capital City. Here are 21 markets and shops to stop by on your secondhand journey.

January 7, 2026

Laura Figi