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Where to play pickleball in Austin
We know you’ve got some skills — now it’s time to show them off.
August 29, 2025 01:00 PM
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London Gibson
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Play ball at the fifth annual ATX SPORTSFEST
The festival brings community members together to spectate, cheer, and compete in five casual sporting events.
April 3, 2025
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Laura Figi
Crystal clear water with rock overhang, and hills in the background at Bull Creek Park.
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One, two, tree: 23 parks to visit in Austin
We’re highlighting the 23 best parks that Austin, TX has to offer — complete with swimming holes, pickleball courts, and playgrounds.
March 11, 2025
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The Barton Creek Greenbelt trail, overlooking the Hill Country
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Hiking guide for Austin
Check out these 15 hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around Austin for outdoor adventures.
March 5, 2025
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Ben Duong dribbling a Wilson basketball while wearing a green San Antonio Spurs hoodie, black shorts, and black sneakers. He is positioned in an athletic stance on a grassy field with the Austin skyline and a bridge in the background. The sky is bright blue with scattered clouds.
Sports
Austin runner Ben Duong hopes to break another Guinness World Record
The local athlete broke the record for the fastest half marathon while dribbling a basketball last year and now, he’s back for the full marathon.
February 12, 2025
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Laura Figi
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14 Texans to watch during Super Bowl LIX
Keep an eye out for former Longhorns Charles Omenihu, Xavier Worthy, and Moro Ojomo, plus Pflugerville’s Samaje Perine.
February 6, 2025
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Kate Mazade
An outdoor padel court facility with multiple courts enclosed by black wire fencing. The ground is covered in light-colored gravel, and there are gray sofas and black chairs under large, modern umbrellas for spectators. The scene is illuminated by uniquely designed streetlights with an evening sky overhead. Some people are seen playing on the courts in the background.
Sports
Padel Club Austin celebrates grand opening
With construction on the facility now complete, Austinites can try their hand at padel, a sport that melds tennis and squash.
September 10, 2024
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Laura Figi
a rendering of the new Summit Rock Clubhouse
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Take your golf game to the next level at Summit Rock’s new $30 million facility
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A huge sculpture of the olympic rings in front of the paris stadium.
Sports
Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Austin and Texas competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Capital City is well-represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.
July 18, 2024
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Laura Figi
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
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Laura Figi
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
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