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Austin Development Services is here to help you build it right

Sponsored by Austin Development Services

A quiet, suburban street lined with single-story modern homes, each with a small front porch and gabled roof. Some roofs feature solar panels, and the homes are surrounded by green lawns, trees, and colorful flower beds. A blue SUV is parked along the road, and the sky is clear with a few wispy clouds, suggesting a calm and pleasant day.

Real Estate

Affordable home applications open for Whisper Valley

There are 48 new homes coming to the sustainable community, starting at $230,000 and designed for middle-income Austinites.

April 8, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

A cozy living room with eclectic decor featuring two coral-colored sofas facing each other, flanked by two cream-colored armchairs. The room has a white textured fireplace with decorative figurines and candles on the mantel. A glass coffee table sits in the center, covered with books and plants. The room is filled with colorful textiles, patterned rugs, and an array of artwork on the walls. Shelves along the right side are filled with books and various decorative items, while plants add a touch of greenery throughout the space. Natural light streams in through multiple windows

Real Estate

Historic Austin homes tour opens doors to 150 years of architecture

Peek inside stunning Austin homes designed by notable architects during this two-day tour in April.

March 27, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

The exterior of the Austin Convention Center with a brick facade, large windows, and a digital sign displaying information about SXSW Flatstock. Trees line the sidewalk, and orange traffic cones are placed along the street. A person stands near the curb, and a white shuttle bus is parked nearby.

City

Remembering the history of the Austin Convention Center

Join us in bidding adieu to the Austin Convention Center, which will be demolished next month to make way for a bigger facility for our growing city.

March 18, 2025

Laura Figi

Real Estate

By the numbers: Home prices cool, rental rates dip in Austin

Lower home prices, rising listings, and rental shifts — here’s what’s new in Austin real estate.

March 17, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

A modern two-story home with a spacious backyard featuring a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and an outdoor seating area. The house has white siding with dark roofing, large windows, and a covered patio. A colorful mural with cacti is painted on one exterior wall. The setting includes lush greenery and a scenic sunset in the background. Overlaid text on the image advertises owner financing options with interest rates ranging from 4.99% to 5.99% for 3-5 years, depending on the down payment.

Real Estate

Plan the perfect party at this Fitzhugh Corridor estate

If you love outdoor entertaining — this modern farmhouse is for you.

March 7, 2025

Katie Molck

Three modular, grey homes rendered on a street in front of clear blue skies and surrounded by greenery.

Real Estate

ICON debuts 3D-printed home plans in Mueller

The 3D-printing construction company plans to break ground on 12 homes in the east Austin neighborhood this year.

March 4, 2025

Laura Figi

A rendering of the new Austin Convention Center showcases a spacious outdoor walkway with people walking, socializing, and engaging with a food truck. A large, colorful canopy with intricate patterns and abstract designs stretches overhead. The surrounding area features lush greenery, modern architecture with glass and stone elements, and a backdrop of high-rise buildings under a bright sky.

City

Take a first look at the new Austin Convention Center

Peek into the future of the $1.6 billion project, which is slated to begin just after SXSW, and transform the future of Downtown Austin.

February 25, 2025

Laura Figi

A chair sits in the corner of a balcony, with views into the apartment behind it to the right. On the left, the balcony stretches out over Downtown Austin, and several skyscrapers, the lake, and the Hill Country are visible.

Real Estate

A look at Austin’s rental market so far in 2025

New rental data shows prices were down and rentals spent more time on the market in January 2025.

February 13, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

Seven stylish Realtors pose in front of a white wall

More from ATXtoday

A group of people crowded around a small pen for Armadillo Day

History

You’ve heard of Groundhog Day — but what about Armadillo Day?

We do things a little differently in the Lone Star State.

January 29, 2026

London Gibson

An elegant spread of vibrant dishes from Ema restaurant, featuring a variety of colorful plates, including salads, roasted vegetables, and entrees artfully arranged on patterned and decorative tableware. The meal includes fresh bread, appetizers, and cocktails, all displayed on a light wood table.

Food

Ēma will open at Domain NORTHSIDE this weekend

A sister restaurant to Aba, Ēma will be helmed by “Top Chef Duels” winner Chef CJ Jacobson and feature Mediterranean flavors.

January 28, 2026

Laura Figi

Play

Read local: Books written by authors from Austin

Don’t forget to treat your shelf by picking up a new read — or two or three — that was written by your neighbor.

January 22, 2026

Laura Figi

Four colorful cocktails on a wooden table, including a dark purple drink in a tall glass with a pink straw, a clear gin and tonic garnished with lemon, rosemary, and juniper berries, a golden drink with a lemon slice, and a pink cocktail with a salted rim and watermelon garnish.

Food

Meet the 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists from Austin

The 2026 James Beard Award season is upon us, and Austin has nine restaurants + foodies vying for a trophy.

January 21, 2026

Laura Figi

A vibrant concert stage illuminated with neon blue, pink, and red lights, featuring a futuristic spaceship-inspired design. A large disco ball resembling a planet with rings hangs in the center, surrounded by a backdrop of glowing lines and space-themed visuals. Performers and musicians are on stage, dressed in colorful outfits, engaging with the crowd. Audience members can be seen in the foreground, capturing the moment with their phones. The atmosphere is lively and electrifying.

Play

70 upcoming concerts in Austin

From pop princesses to chart-topping bands, there’s no shortage of shows to see this year in the Live Music Capital of the World.

January 20, 2026

Laura Figi

Live

Guide to vegan restaurants in Austin

Dig into delicious and nutritious plant-based fare in every corner of the Capital City.

January 16, 2026

London Gibson

A rendering of a lattice bridge above Waller Creek, surrounded by trees.

City

5 Major developments we’re watching in 2026

We see ribbon cuttings in Austin’s future, because the next decade has major projects that will change the shape of the city in store.

January 15, 2026

Laura Figi

A plane flying over Austin-Bergstrom International Airport at dusk.

Travel and Outdoors

Fly away on one of these nonstop flights out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

You’ll never have to deal with a layover again, because these are just a few of ABIA’s nonstop flights, which will take you to over 100 cities in the US and abroad.

January 14, 2026

Laura Figi

Culture

Where to collect matchbooks in Austin

Dip your toes into “phillumeny,” aka the practice of collecting matchbooks, while you explore ATX and support local businesses at the same time.

January 13, 2026

Laura Figi

A group of eight people, including Mayor Kirk Watson, stands outdoors on a sunny day, holding an oversized ceremonial check for $8.4 million made out to “Austin’s Parks” from the Austin City Limits Music Festival and C3 Presents. The check is dated May 7, 2025. One person is dressed in a colorful hummingbird costume, and the group is posed on a paved path in a park-like setting with grass, trees, and utility poles in the background.

City

Austin Parks Foundation awards new round of ACL Festival grants

The slate of new grants goes toward projects including new bridge construction, shade structure creation, and trail repair.

January 12, 2026

Laura Figi