Fitness

A pickleball court at Other Racquet Social Club, with a sign reading the name of the business in the background.

Play

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

London Gibson

An intimate party in a narrow space with exposed brick walls. People are talking to different health booths.

Fitness

Swift Fit Events opens the Texas Wellness Oasis

The new studio is your one-stop shop for all things health, wellness, and mocktails.

April 6, 2023

Laura Figi

A canyon of boulders for climbing, with a few people sitting nearby, inside Mesa Rim.

Fitness

Mesa Rim Climbing Center opens in North Austin

The climbing and yoga gym has over 50,000 sqft of space to sprawl out.

March 29, 2023

Laura Figi

A worn white ball with curved stitching like a baseball lies on a pitch of sunny grass.

Sports

Catch the Gaelic game of hurling in Austin, TX

We’re breaking down the Irish sport of hurling including its rules and where you can catch a game.

March 7, 2023

Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

A boardwalk along the lake with Austin's skyline in the background.

Travel and Outdoors

How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Austin?

We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.

February 27, 2023

Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

Looking down at the McKinney Falls upper falls

Travel and Outdoors

Walking through Texas history at McKinney Falls State Park

This 641-acre park is the only state park in Travis County.

February 14, 2023

London Gibson

A view of Austin's lit up skyline over Lady Bird Lake at night.

Wellness

Meet your New Year’s resolutions in Austin, Texas

The biggest step in completing your New Year’s resolution? Show up. 🌟

December 23, 2022

Laura Figi

Culture

Taking a mental health day in Austin, TX

Feeling stressed, burned out, or anxious at work? Consider taking a day off for your mental health.

December 15, 2022

Kristen Templeton

A river running through Prince Solms Park

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The Austin skyline, reflected in the water with pink sky behind it

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Downtown commercial space is at a ‘historic’ 24% vacancy

A new study from real estate firm Franklin Street states that 14.8 million sqft of commercial space in Downtown Austin is empty.

November 20, 2025

Laura Figi

Food

Thanksgiving recipes from ATXtoday readers

Join us in being thankful for Austin’s foodie community, which has shared some of their favorite Thanksgiving recipes to make your table a little more local.

November 20, 2025

Laura Figi

A hand holding a glass of wine in front of a vineyard

Food

How to find the best Texas wine for your next dinner

A new wine styles selector tool can help you find your new favorite wine made from Texas Hill Country-grown grapes.

November 20, 2025

Laura Figi

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Real Estate

Shine On: Paramount and State Theatres will begin restoration and renovation in 2026

The new Shine On campaign will bring major changes to the tune of $65 million to both historic theaters starting this summer.

November 19, 2025

Laura Figi

The inside of Recycled Reads, with books and DVDs for sale.

City

Recycled Reads Bookstore will close in early 2026

Austin Public Library will begin to sell its retired material out of its branches instead of the one central used bookstore.

November 18, 2025

Laura Figi

View of the Austin, Texas skyline from the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.

City

Austin’s GIS mapping decoded

Did you know the city and county provide interactive GIS maps of Austin to connect you to resources and help you get to know your communities?

November 18, 2025

Monica Garske

One person handing a bag of food to another person on the porch of a home

Play

40+ volunteer opportunities in Austin

This list of volunteer opportunities in Austin, TX includes everything from building homes for people in need to fostering shelter animals.

November 17, 2025

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Culture

Ancient fossils found in the Austin area

Austin is home to some ancient history, including gigantic aquatic lizards, prehistoric humans, and dinosaur tracks uncovered by flooding.

November 13, 2025

Laura Figi

Food

Check out the restaurants coming to Austin Mac + Cheese Festival

The 2025 celebration of gooey, golden goodness is this weekend in Bee Cave, and we’re ready to chow down to this year’s tropical-themed bites.

November 13, 2025

Laura Figi

Food

13 local restaurants with Thanksgiving catering + dine-in specials

Take Turkey Day easy with dishes from these local restaurants.

November 11, 2025

Laura Figi