Austin Lifestyle News

A woman wears a bolo tie designed by Claire Sommers Buck.

Business

3 questions with Austin’s own Claire Sommers Buck Jewelry

The Austin jeweler shared the inspiration behind her Flora collection and what winning Eliza Page’s Austin Shines contest means to her.

September 09, 2025 03:00 PM

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

A circular, fish-eye-looking mural with common ATX buildings and characters.

Play

16 of the most iconic murals around Austin

Check out this guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.

April 23, 2025

Sara Frazier

A group of people gather outdoors in a wooded area, sitting and chatting in front of a large, colorful, hand-painted banner that reads "Happy Birthday Eeyore." The banner is filled with vibrant, abstract art and patterns. Some people have body paint, and a decorated bicycle is leaned against a tree. The setting is festive and communal, with a creative, artsy vibe.

History

The history behind Eeyore’s Birthday Party in Austin, TX

This weird Austin festival celebrates the gloomy donkey from A.A. Milne’s “Winnie the Pooh” series.

April 22, 2025

STAFF

An aerial view of a large music festival crowd gathered in front of a brightly lit stage in a city park at dusk, with the Austin, Texas skyline visible in the background. The stage displays visuals of Chappell Roan and large text, while surrounding tents and vendor booths are visible among the crowd.

Culture

Help us predict the 2025 ACL Festival lineup

ACL Festival will return to Zilker Park the weekends of Friday, Oct. 3-Sunday, Oct. 5 + Friday, Oct. 10-Sunday, Oct. 12 — help us guess who will be there.

April 21, 2025

Laura Figi