Fitness

Two people playing doubles on one side of the indoor court, which is purple and green.
Sports
Austin Pickle Ranch announces north Austin location
Once it opens, the new 50,000-sqft Braker Lane facility will be one of the largest indoor pickleball facilities in Texas.
April 18, 2024 01:19 PM
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Laura Figi
Crystal clear water with rock overhang, and hills in the background at Bull Creek Park.
Play
One, two, tree: 22 parks to visit in Austin
We’re highlighting the 22 best parks that Austin, TX has to offer — complete with swimming holes, pickleball courts, and playgrounds.
April 16, 2024
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STAFF
Christian Alshon looking over his shoulder with a paddle in his hand on the left and Etta Wright poised to hit the ball wearing all black on the right.
Sports
Meet the players: Texas Ranchers release debut pro-pickleball roster
Austin’s Major League Pickleball Team — one of the eight founding teams in the world — is ready to announce first-pick players Christian Alshon and Etta Wright.
April 4, 2024
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Laura Figi
Ben Duong wearing a black tank top, blue shorts, and a white headband, dribbling the ball while running, and being filmed by a man on a bike behind him. There are several runners surrounding him.
Sports
How Austinite Ben Duong became a basketball-dribbling, world record-breaking runner
“It doesn’t feel real,” according to Duong, who broke the world record for fastest person ever to run a half marathon while dribbling a basketball at the Austin Marathon
February 22, 2024
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Laura Figi
runners at the start line for a race
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A pickleball court at Other Racquet Social Club, with a sign reading the name of the business in the background.
Sports
Luxury meets pickleball at Other Racquet Social Club
We got a sneak preview of the new spot on Manor Road, which is slated to open to the public next month.
November 13, 2023
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London Gibson
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Travel and Outdoors
Exploring winding trails at Buescher State Park
Buescher State Park offers opportunities to hike, bike, swim, and fish in Central Texas’ Lost Pines forest.
November 7, 2023
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London Gibson
runners at the start line for a race
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The Austin skyline, as seen from between trees lining the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail./
Culture
50+ expert tips from ATXtoday readers
Today, we’re putting someone extremely knowledgeable in the spotlight: you.
October 2, 2023
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London Gibson
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Sports
ATX Open returns for the second year in a row
The women’s professional tennis tournament will return to the Westwood Country Club for 13 matches in spring 2024.
September 29, 2023
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Laura Figi
An exercise equipment station with a tree branch in the foreground and tall buildings in the background.
Parks and Recreation
Get in a workout at the updated Butler Shores exercise area
The Butler Shores Exercise Equipment project was unveiled on Monday, Sept. 18.
September 19, 2023
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Brianna Williams
a group of runners at the starting line of a race
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The Austin skyline, as seen from between trees on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.
Wellness
Where to work out, according to ATXtoday readers
ATXtoday readers are an active bunch, so we asked you to share how you stay in tip-top shape.
August 10, 2023
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Laura Figi
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