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‘It’s a great honor': How Asleep at the Wheel became ACL Festival’s annual opening act
Austin-based legacy band Asleep at the Wheel is the only band to have played every single ACL Festival since the event began in 2002.
October 07, 2025 03:44 PM
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Laura Figi
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Events
How to enjoy ACL 2025 without going to the festival
No wristband? No problem. There are still plenty of ways to enjoy festival season without shelling out for a ticket.
October 2, 2025
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Laura Figi
The counter and display glass display case at Walton's Fancy and Staple in Austin; there are pastries inside the case and you can see the menu behind the counter detailing the dishes. The building's signature red brick wall can be seen behind the counter, and the restaurant's logo is scrolled across the window to the right.
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Restaurants owned by celebrities in Austin
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October 2, 2025
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Monica Garske
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How to win an ATXtoday x Sea of Beads ACL Festival friendship bracelet
We’re giving away friendship bracelets at both weekends of ACL Festival — here’s how you can secure one for yourself.
September 30, 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.
September 25, 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.
September 24, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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Culture
Jam out to hundreds of live music performances this HAAM Day
You have hundreds of sets to choose from this HAAM Day, and your attendance helps make sure Austin-based musicians stay healthy.
September 22, 2025
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Laura Figi
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27 places to get the best boba tea around Austin
Whether you call it bubble tea or boba tea, we’ve brewed up the list of quali-tea boba shops you have oolong been waiting for.
September 16, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Business
Keep Austin local: Share your favorite small business with us
Help us create a growing guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local makers, restaurants, and professionals, and sharing this page with a friend.
September 15, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Food
ACL Festival adds 17 new vendors to the food lineup
The 2025 edition of the festival will also debut a new food court called ACL Eats South so festival-goers can fill up without missing tunes.
September 15, 2025
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Laura Figi
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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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Your ultimate guide to attending ACL Festival 2025 like a pro
The countdown is on to Austin’s biggest music festival, and we’re here to help you maximize your wristband.
September 22, 2025
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The best tips for parking in Downtown Austin
Parking in the city doesn’t have to be hard or expensive if you heed these tips from your friendly neighborhood editor at ATXtoday.
September 18, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Food
16 spots to grab a late-night meal in Austin
Sometimes you get the munchies late at night, so we’re helping out with a list of spots that stay open late around Austin.
September 10, 2025
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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 9, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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Business
Step into a time machine: Iconic Austin businesses by decade
Journey through local history and travel into another era by visiting these businesses, restaurants, and bars where time stands still.
September 9, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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All the Austin-based musicians performing at ACL 2025
Put a few local musicians on your must-see list for ACL 2025 and you may just find a new favorite to put on your playlist.
September 4, 2025
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Laura Figi
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50+ wonderful coffee shops to try out in Austin
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
September 3, 2025
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Inside the inaugural VIBE Downtown mini-fest coming to town in September
The Downtown Austin Alliance and Future Front Texas partnered to host the celebration of Old 6th Street and community-building event.
September 2, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Koko’s Bavarian is opening a new brick-and-mortar in South Austin
After closing its east Austin beer hall in 2023, the beer hall conceptualized by Bavarian royalty will debut an expanded menu in a new space this fall.
September 2, 2025
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Laura Figi