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Real Estate
Austin is the top buyer’s market for homes in the US
Austin’s housing market has been a roller coaster ride for the last five years, but this time, it’s swinging back in favor of buyers.
October 23, 2025 04:07 PM
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Laura Figi
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City
Election season: What Prop Q means for Austin taxpayers
The City of Austin is asking residents to vote on a property tax increase that would generate ~$109.5 million to go toward the new fiscal year budget.
October 20, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Business
Meet the top 15 Austin companies that made the 2025 Inc. 5000 list
Look out, you just might be working for one of these trailblazing companies that are growing faster than you can say “Inc. 5000"
August 12, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Business
Into the “Shark Tank": How Destin George Bell is changing exercise with Card.io app
The Austin-based entrepreneur created a gameified, turf war-style app that lets folks challenge each other to “claim” areas of town as they exercise.
October 28, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Live
How much it costs to live in Austin
We’ve broken down the cost of living in Austin, TX, comparing it to other states and the US national average.
August 27, 2024
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Business
An economic year-in-review for the Austin metro area
How has unemployment, housing inventory, and office space vacancy changed in the last year?
December 13, 2023
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London Gibson
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Business
14 Austin-based businesses made Deloitte Technology’s Fast 500 Awards
Austin showed its colors as a national tech hub, with more businesses on the Fast 500 Awards list than any other city in the Lone Star State.
November 8, 2023
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Laura Figi
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City
Your guide to voting in the Nov. 7 general election
We’re breaking down what’s on the ballot for the general election in Travis County, so you can cast your ballot on or before Tuesday, Nov. 7.
October 25, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Business
Opportunity Austin’s plan for the next five years of growth in ATX
The business and economic development group outlined their plan, called Opportunity Austin 5.0.
September 6, 2023
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London Gibson
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ATXtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 29, 2025
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Food
A complete list of Austin’s MICHELIN Guide restaurants
Let’s dig into the delicious picks, including seven stars, 16 local Bib Gourmand Awards, and a handful of MICHELIN-recommended spots for the MICHELIN Guide Texas.
October 29, 2025
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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.
October 29, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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Culture
Meet these cryptids with Texas ties
You know Bigfoot, but have you heard of The Candy Lady or The Hairy Man?
October 28, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
Best things to do in Austin: A must-see list for visitors
From historic landmarks to rooftop bars, this guide rounds up the must-try restaurants, sights, and nightlife spots that make the Capital City shine.
October 27, 2025
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Food
Which ATX food festival is right for you?
Austin’s plethora of delightful food festivals offer something for everyone, so only one question remains: Which should you attend first?
October 22, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Business
Keep Austin local: A growing guide to reader-recommended small businesses
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.
October 21, 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