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Where to watch the Longhorns’ season opener
Whether you’re looking for big TVs, great drink specials, family-friendly spaces, or $2 hot dogs, we’ve found a local place that is going all out for college football season.
August 28, 2025 02:33 PM
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Laura Figi
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See (and hear) some tiny art at the Trail’s Really Small Museum
The Really Small Museum’s rotating displays will allow trail visitors to enjoy some environmentally-focused art through October.
August 25, 2025
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Laura Figi
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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.
August 21, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Sports
The ultimate guide to sports teams in Austin
From the Longhorns to Austin FC, we’re sharing all the details of Austin’s sports teams.
August 19, 2025
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Culture
“The Nightmare Before Christmas” will light up Austin this fall
The famous holiday film from Tim Burton will set up shop at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center for just over two months.
August 11, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Culture
How to spend the day on Burnet Road
Whether you’re looking to eat, drink, shop, see a game, or just explore the city, Burnet Road has everything you need across 7.2 miles.
August 4, 2025
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Laura Figi
Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles sit at a Comic-Con panel. Padalecki is on the left with shoulder-length hair and a casual jacket over a graphic t-shirt, with a name card reading "Jared Padalecki" in front of him. Ackles is on the right, with shorter hair and wearing a dark jacket, looking toward him. Both are seated behind microphones, with Comic-Con logos on the table and the backdrop behind them. Bottled water is on the table.
Culture
29 celebrities who live in Austin
It’s not just us who love Austin — dozens of celebrities have chosen to forgo New York and Los Angeles in favor of the Capital City.
July 31, 2025
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Laura Figi
A large crowd browses tables stacked with books under a white event tent. People of various ages flip through pages, chat, and examine titles. The tables are neatly arranged with colorful book covers, and the atmosphere is lively and bustling.
Events
Texas Book Festival announces R.L. Stine, Chelsea Handler, and Ali Hazelwood in initial lineup
The annual free book festival will share the full lineup of 250+ authors in early September, but here’s a sneak preview of 18 that are on the list ahead of November.
July 30, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Austin
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
July 28, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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Events
The Back 2 The Video Store pop-up is now open in Downtown Austin
Bask in 1990s nostalgia at this hyper-themed speakeasy, where the video store comes back in a new way with cocktails, community, and pop-culture.
July 24, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Downtown Austin Alliance debuts new XOXO app and photo competition
Downtown’s nonprofit city preservation organization created an app to make exploring the Capital City easier.
July 22, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Look out, you just might be working for one of these trailblazing companies that are growing faster than you can say “Inc. 5000"
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Laura Figi
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The goats are baaack on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail
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August 11, 2025
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Catch up on Austin’s business industry news with some of the biggest headlines of the week.
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40+ great brunch restaurants to try in Austin
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in town, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, micheladas, and more.
August 6, 2025
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Food
Keep Austin eating: 3 morsels of food + restaurant news
There are two new openings and a closure on the way, including Chef Janelle Romeo’s new Trinidad and Tobago cuisine, an Irish cafe, and a Tatsu-Ya restaurant closing.
August 5, 2025
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Real Estate
ICON breaks ground on a dozen new 3D-printed homes in Mueller
Act fast if you’re interested in living in one of the new Mueller homes, because only a few are still available.
July 31, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Ramen Del Barrio will move into its first brick-and-mortar this year
The Bib Gourmand Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant will stay in north Austin and take over the former Bullseye Bakery space.
July 28, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Food
Celebrate National Tequila Day with one of these local specials
Agave up your worries this Thursday, July 24 because these local bars + restaurants are celebrating National Tequila Day with fun drink specials.
July 22, 2025
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Laura Figi