What is GIS?

How is it used locally?

Our picks

• Interactive Parks Map | Use the filter at the bottom or search function on the top right to pinpoint local playgrounds + parks, hiking trails, softball and baseball fields, pickleball courts, and shade structures.
• Austin Bike Routes | Before you take that next ride, hop on this map to find all kinds of biking paths — including “high-comfort routes” with low motor-vehicle speeds and paved trails.
• Council District Map | Explore the boundaries of the 10-member council districts that make up Austin; here are some tips for searching by address.

• Civics 101: What is your civic duty? A community conversation | Wednesday, May 22 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Rollins Theater at The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin | Free | KUT News + “1A’s” Jenn White leads this conversation focused on the importance of our civic duty.

• Hummingbirds 101 | Thursday, May 23 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | Free | Longtime Texas gardener Charlotte Weiss will lead this in-person + virtual exploration of the fascinating world of hummingbird gardening.
• Ditte Sørensen: Threads, the Elusive & Feminine | Thursday, May 23-Sunday, June 2 | 1-7 p.m. | Unchained.Art Contemporary Gallery, 1601 E. Cesar Chavez St., Unit #101, Austin | Free | Enjoy a look at this Danish artist’s first solo exhibition and textile-forward creations.

• Young Medicine + Danny Blu | Friday, May 24 | 7 p.m. | The Ballroom at Spider House, 2906 Fruth St., Austin | $18 | The rising synthwave rockers partner with the electropop act to drop the beat in ATX.

• Vino Vinyasa at Hotel Magdalena | Saturday, May 25 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Hotel Magdalena, 1101 Music Lane, Austin | $30 | This flow really flows: enjoy vinyasa-based yoga, fun wine facts, and a tasting of two sustainable wines.
• Speed Dating for Austin Singles | Saturday, May 25 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Hideaway Kitchen & Bar, 4323 N. I-35 Frontage Rd., Austin | $35 | Ditch the dating apps for an evening to mingle with up to 15 singles ages 25-39 during 3-minute dates.

• Kiss the potholes goodbye. Yesterday, the Travis County Commissioners Court approved a package to repair 44 sections or 17.1 miles of roads for the first time since 2017. Those include roads in Deer Creek and Cardinal Hills — see if your street is up for repairs. (KXAN)

• Austin’s Oak Hill Parkway is still under construction. Most of the road improvements — which run along US 290 from William Cannon Drive to Circle Drive + parts of State Highway 71 — are scheduled to wrap up late this year, but the project won’t be complete until 2026. (KVUE)

• Home sales are up in north and northwest Austin. The 78729 ZIP code saw a percentage increase for the first time since January, while 78727 and 78750 also saw significant growth year-over-year, coupled with fewer days on the market. (Community Impact)

• Austin may not be in the top 10 biggest cities anymore, but it’s still one of the best places to live. The Capital City ranked the No. 9 best place to live (beating every other Texas city) in a new list by US News, which cited its vibrant green space and ample job opportunities.

• Franklin Barbecue is the most famous restaurant in Texas, according to a report from Business Insider. The restaurant — helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef Aaron Franklin — has been regarded by some as having the best barbecue in the US.

• Sweepstake entries for the third annual Austin FC Energy Experience, which allows Austinites to train on the pitch alongside players at Q2 Stadium, are now open. The lucky group of 100 fans will be treated to a tour of the Austin FC locker rooms, swag bags, and MLS merch.

• Should the Spurs look to trade for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

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