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Only true locals know these 27 unwritten rules of Austin
Someone dipping a chicken flauta in a bowl of queso.
According to @jmarcoux on Instagram, queso is acceptable fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. | Photo courtesy @atxfoodchronicles
Whether you’re a Capital City native or a relative newcomer, there are just some things every Austinite understands to be true.

We asked our readers to share Austin’s unwritten rules, from common city knowledge to relatable trends and local lingo.

You won’t find these rules in a handbook, but they are undoubtedly absorbed by the community — and if you’re not from Austin, some of these might be a little difficult to explain.

We’re kind to our neighbors
  • “Smile when you walk past someone.” —Annabel P.
  • “All Austinites know to be kind to all animals.” —Zee Z.
  • “Always watch for 🏃🏻‍♀️ & 🚴.” —@raisingninjas
  • “In Barton Springs, geese always have the right of way.” —@ray.tangrui1992
The Austin skyline, as seen from between trees on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.

Austinites do their part to keep the city beautiful by leaving it cleaner than they found it.

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Photo by ATXtoday

The unspoken rule everyone knows
  • “If you say you’re bringing breakfast to the meeting without specifying what you’re bringing, you need to show up with either tacos or kolaches.” —@secretstevie
  • “We don’t move anywhere until we check out how good the nearest H‑E‑B is.” —@janeywarmbrod
  • “Expect weirdness and embrace it!” —@michems9677
  • “Queso is acceptable at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.” —@jmarcoux
We’ve learned a thing or two from commuting
  • “No slow drivers in the far left lane!” —Emily A.
  • “Wave if someone lets you merge.” —@amillionofmax
Shoppers at a vintage booth at the Front Market

Shopping at the Front Market is a great way to keep your dollars local.

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Photo by ATXtoday

We like it local
  • “Support your small businesses!” —@shop.revival.atx
  • “Support local artists!❤️🙌 😍" —@mindbodyhenna
From your friendly neighborhood City Editors
  • “You can never go wrong with local music — sometimes the best way to hear a band for the first time is live in the Live Music Capital of the World.” —City Editor Figi
  • “Keep water shoes, a swimsuit, a towel, a quilt, and reusable grocery bags in the trunk of your car at all times.” —City Editor Morgan
What did we miss? If you know an unofficial rule that’s not on the list, let us know.
 
Events
Tuesday, Aug. 6
  • Starting Your Own Small Business | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 1-4 p.m. | Small Business Training Room, City of Austin Economic Development Division | $20 | If you’ve ever wanted to start your own company, this workshop will teach you the basics.
  • $10 Martini Tuesdays | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Hestia Bar | Cost of purchase | The new, upscale bar is launching this weekly special on its Hestia Martini made with Tanqueray gin + smoked blue cheese-stuffed Castelvetrano olives.
Wednesday, Aug. 7
Thursday, Aug. 8
  • Emmer & Rye Breaking Bread Collaboration | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Emmer & Rye | Cost of purchase | “Break bread” with celebrated chef Diego Galicia of Mixtli for some collaborative dishes.
  • “Ocean’s Eleven” | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $12 | Watch George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and more orchestrate a sophisticated, elaborate casino heist in this star-studded classic film.
Friday, Aug. 9
  • Cedar Park Rodeo 2024 | Friday, Aug. 9-Saturday, Aug. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | H-E-B Center | $29-$40 | Wear your cowboy hat to watch professionals compete in riding, roping, and wrestling events.
Plan Ahead
  • Twenty One Pilots | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 8 p.m. | The Moody Center | $60-$175 | Austin will host the “Clancy” world tour with the band’s first new album since 2021.
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News Notes
Development
  • The City of Austin and CapMetro are bringing pedestrian and cycling safety improvements to Downtown Austin, including adding protected bike lanes from 4th Street to Cesar Chavez Street. Construction is expected to begin this month and wrap up by the end of the year. (KXAN)
Festival
  • Local bands Grupo Fantasma, Superfònicos, Como Las Movies, and more will perform at MeadowFest in support of mental health. The festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 (aka Meadow Goodman Mental Health Awareness Day) and ticket sales benefit Out Youth Austin and The SIMS Foundation.
State
  • The new school year is almost here, and so is tax-free weekend. Most school supplies, backpacks, clothing, and shoes will be free of sales tax at Texas businesses from Friday, Aug. 9 until midnight Sunday, Aug. 11 — learn more about how to shop.
Olympics
  • Austinites can claim two new gold medalists: former Longhorns Scottie Scheffler in golf and Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia (the first-ever medal for the country) in track and field. Keep up with Team USA via KVUE.
Number
  • $29 million. That’s how much an anonymous Austinite won from the Lotto Texas jackpot during a June drawing. The winner purchased a Quick Pick ticket from Salt Springs Xpress at 8101 Salt Springs Drive, Ste. A. (KXAN)
List
  • At least 25,931 households earning more than $200,000 per year moved to Texas in 2023, according to a study from SmartAsset. Texas was the second highest on the list, with a net inflow of 8,260 high-earning households, as 17,671 moved out of the state.
Sports
  • Former Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame over the weekend. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Houston Texans with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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    Business

    Venues closing — for now

    Three Austin venues announce closures — for now
    A man is playing an electric guitar on stage. He is wearing sunglasses and a dark green short-sleeved shirt. Behind him are American and Texas flags, and a sign that reads, "Biggest Little Stage in South Austin GIDDY UPS." There are also various musical equipment and instruments on the stage, including a drum set and amplifiers.
    “The Biggest Little Stage In South Austin” will host it’s typical events through the weekend, and possibly reopen in a new location. | Photo courtesy Ron Baker, via CC
    A handful of local venues recently announced they will close down, at least for now. However, all hope is not lost, as there’s a chance they will reopen.

    Giddy Ups | Located in far south Austin, honky-tonk Giddy Ups will shutter on Sunday, Aug. 11 due to a change in the lease. Owner Michael Morgan hopes to relocate the venue but has yet to nail down a location.

    Ego’s | As property owners plan to demolish its building, South Congress Avenue karaoke bar Ego’s could close soon, but will be open through the end of the month. The bar, which originally opened in 1979, announced the closure on social media, saying it might reopen in the future.

    The Lost Well | According to a Facebook post by owner Marcello Murphy, this punk and metal venue will likely close within the coming months. Murphy said he plans to make an official announcement soon.
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