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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 02, 2026 04:17 PM
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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
Austin Parks Foundation awards new round of ACL Festival grants
The slate of new grants goes toward projects including new bridge construction, shade structure creation, and trail repair.
January 12, 2026
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Laura Figi
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City
City of Austin debuts plan recommendation for Historic 6th Street
Designs for the plan are expected to begin in early 2026, with construction slated to begin as quickly as 2027.
December 30, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Real Estate
UT Austin announces plans to design and build a new arena
The new arena would be home to the multi-champion Texas Women’s Volleyball team and would be able to seat ~6,000 fans near the Moody Center.
December 11, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Real Estate
ICON and The Canyon Club debut collection of 3D-printed homes
The new homes will be up for sale on a fractional basis, giving owners shared access to the space and year-round resort benefits.
December 8, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Culture
HOPE Outdoor Gallery reopens in east Austin
The new, free gallery is back open near the airport for street artists of all ages and skill levels to enjoy.
December 1, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Business
Downtown commercial space is at a ‘historic’ 24% vacancy
A new study from real estate firm Franklin Street states that 14.8 million sqft of commercial space in Downtown Austin is empty.
November 20, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Real Estate
Shine On: Paramount and State Theatres will begin restoration and renovation in 2026
The new Shine On campaign will bring major changes to the tune of $65 million to both historic theaters starting this summer.
November 19, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Business
Justin Timberlake’s The Twelve Thirty Club is coming to Austin
The entertainment hall, music venue, members club, restaurant, and bar is slated to begin construction Downtown in early 2026.
November 10, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Real Estate
Townlake YMCA to undergo redevelopment and housing project
The Downtown community center has agreed to sell some of its land for new housing while expanding and building a new facility.
October 20, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Real Estate
Developers break ground on new live music venue at River Park
The new venue will fit 4,000 people in southeast Austin and is expected to be delivered in early 2027.
September 25, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Step inside some of the most expensive home listings in Austin
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It’s a date: 35+ date ideas in Austin
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the Capital City.
February 12, 2026
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Sports
San Antonio Spurs host fourth annual Spurs Week festivities
Whether or not you have tickets to the upcoming I-35 Series games, the San Antonio Spurs are inviting Austinites to get in on the action during Spurs Week.
February 11, 2026
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Laura Figi
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Food
28 places to get sushi in the Austin area
Whether you’re looking for omakase, sake pairings, a sushi conveyor belt, a whimsical interior, or an “Ahi Tower,” we’ve got the restaurant for you.
February 10, 2026
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Laura Figi
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Food
Persian restaurant Roya opening this month
Chef-owner Amir Hajimaleki has been honing the concept through local pop-ups since 2018 with plans to showcase the Persian “art of hospitality.”
February 5, 2026
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Laura Figi
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Sports
A brief history of Austin celebrity Super Bowl commercial appearances
As you watch the 2026 Super Bowl, keep watch for a few familiar, local faces that will make a cameo during the commercials.
February 5, 2026
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Laura Figi
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Sports
Meet the four 2026 Winter Olympians from Texas
Cheer on Team USA at this year’s Winter Olympics in Milan, where four talented Texans will compete for the gold.
February 4, 2026
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Laura Figi
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Travel and Outdoors
Get outside in ATX for The Great Backyard Bird Count
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count attracts more than one million people nationwide to help record the bird population.
February 4, 2026
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Laura Figi