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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 04, 2025 02:46 PM
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Laura Figi
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Events
10 Halloween events in Austin
From spine-chilling drag shows to eerie outdoor movie nights, Austin has a haunting lineup of events to celebrate Halloween on Thursday, Oct. 31.
October 25, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Culture
5 chilling ghost stories that haunt Austin
Fans of all things freaky will want to read these five urban legends in Austin places — and we’re not skimping on the scares.
October 24, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Culture
13 Austin-themed Halloween costumes
From Peter Pan to a Texas Rollergirl, we’ve got your tips for being the best-dressed pumpkin at the party.
October 24, 2024
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London Gibson
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Culture
Activities for retired locals in Austin
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Austin.
October 23, 2024
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STAFF
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Events
Celebrate Scorpio season with these themed events
In observance of the zodiac’s most passionate sign, these events will have you counting your lucky stars to know Scorpios.
October 22, 2024
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Laura Figi
An aerial view of the Austin skyline featuring modern high-rise buildings and the iconic Frost Bank Tower. In the foreground, the Austin Food and Wine Festival is taking place, with large white tents set up on a grassy area near the river. Attendees are scattered across the festival grounds, and the Congress Avenue Bridge is visible, connecting the event site to downtown. The setting is bright and sunny, with the river and surrounding trees adding natural elements to the urban scene.
Events
Welcome to flavor town: a guide to Austin Food & Wine Festival 2024
Austin Food & Wine Festival is coming up and we’re ready to dig in. Let us help you maximize your time at this annual celebration of eats.
October 18, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Events
Pick your pumpkin at these 8 patches near Austin
Fall is here — kick off the season at a local pumpkin patch.
October 17, 2024
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London Gibson
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A live music performance featuring Chris Stapleton and Willie Nelson on stage. Chris Stapleton wears a cowboy hat, holds an electric guitar and points to Willie Nelson. Nelson wears a bandana and plays an acoustic guitar. The stage lighting casts a warm glow over the musicians. The background features vibrant red and orange tones and another band member plays in the background.
Culture
Iconic moments at ACL Fest weekend two
From Willie Nelson’s surprise performances to Dua Lipa wearing burnt orange, let’s relive ACL Fest weekend two together.
October 14, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Food
Sip half-priced margaritas at 12 Austin spots during Margarita May
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Keep it in the family: Get to know Austin’s sister restaurants
No sibling rivalry here — these five restaurant families are well-known and well-loved in Austin.
April 29, 2025
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Laura Figi
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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
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Give these 23 Austin live music venues a listen
We’ve made an effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
April 28, 2025
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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
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Laura Figi
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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
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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.
April 24, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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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
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Inside the 2024 State of the Environment Report
This snapshot into the state of Austin’s wildlife, plantlife, and air quality shows how initiatives have improved conditions year-over-year.
April 23, 2025
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Laura Figi