During The Great Depression, George W. Strake struck oil just outside of town, revitalizing the local economy and lending the nickname “Miracle City.”
Standing the test of time
The Old Historic Downtown Conroe is a reflection of a carefully preserved history with many historical landmarks dating back centuries, including:
The Isaac Conroe Home Built in 1885, this historic home once served as a post office and temporary courthouse. The city’s transportation office is here today — guests welcome.
Shepard’s Barber Shop Recognized as the oldest continuously operating barber shop in Texas with notable customers like Elvis Presley, this building pays homage to its history with original green vinyl chairs, striped awnings, and a rotating barber’s pole.
Welcome to Austin! | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | East Austin Hotel | Free with RSVP | If you recently moved to ATX, now’s your chance to meet other people who are new to the city over drinks at the boutique hotel’s rooftop bar.
Oklahoma City Baseball Club vs. Round Rock Express | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 7:05 p.m. | Dell Diamond | $21-$45 | Grab your friends, a hot dog, some nachos, and a cold beer to cheer on our local MLB baseball team.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
Lowrider Car Birthday Celebration | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Bullock Texas State History Museum | Free with admission | This celebration, featuring crafts, music, and Texas lowriding displays, honors a 1967 Ford LTD’s 46th birthday owned by John Colunga.
Thursday, Aug. 29
Slightly Stoopid + Dirty Heads | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 6 p.m. | Germania Insurance Amphitheater | $20-$70 | See the “Slightly Dirty” summer tour with special guests HIRIE, KBong, and Johnny Cosmic.
Mozart’s Movies on the Lake: “Footloose” | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 8:30 p.m. | Mozart’s Coffee Roasters | Cost of purchase | Cut loose (aka eat all of the popcorn and candy you like) and enjoy this classic film next to Lake Austin.
Plan Ahead
Austin Coffee Festival | Saturday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | Palmer Events Center | $24-$58 | Sip brews from some of Austin’s best roasters at this event also featuring tea and food.
If you plan on tailgating before UT Austin’s first football game of the season this weekend, you’ll want to hear this. Midland, a country music band from Dripping Springs, will perform a free concert for Longhorn City Limits on the LBJ Lawn at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31.
Edu
$15 million. That’s how much dough the U.S. Department of Energy awarded Austin ISD to add rooftop solar panels to 14 elementary, middle, and high schools in the district. The funding from the Renew America’s Schools Grant program aims to help modernize schools in underserved communities. (KXAN)
Civic
Equipment failure in a Southwest Austin transformer caused ~6,400 customers to lose power last week — but there’s now a permanent fix in place. After temporarily re-routing power, Austin Energy has completed repairs and the transformer is fully operating again.
Eat
Here’s the scoop. OroBianco Italian Creamery, which uses water buffalo milk as a main ingredient, will open a gelato truck on South Congress Avenue in September. Sweet treat seekers can expect classic flavors and seasonal offerings. (Eater Austin)
Travel
Want to vacation in the Big Easy? Delta Air Lines will launch new nonstop flights to New Orleans out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in February 2025 — just in time for Mardi Gras. Tickets are on sale now.
Shop
Need to stock your bar? The Dollar Sale is happening at every Twin Liquors location Thursday, Aug. 29-Saturday, Aug. 31. Prices are dropped to the lowest possible mark down, then $1 is added. If you want to shop local, read through our guide to Texas-based spirits before your spree.
Sports
It’s officially SEC Game Week... Longhorn fans, will you be tuning into other SEC games this weekend? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the SEC with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Show
From writing pop classics for renowned artists to her chart-topping success with the album “Tapestry,” relive Carole King’s incredible journey during “Beautiful: The Carol King Musical.” Catch the performance on stage at ZACH Theatre now through Sunday, Sept. 22.*
Biz
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Over Labor Day weekend, W Austin’s WET DECK will sling a rotating menu of $10 spritzes. | Photo by David Brendan Hall
Spending Labor Day weekend in Austin? The forecast calls for hot dogs and burgers, live music, and lounging poolside.
For the pool lovers
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with a spritz | Friday, Aug. 30-Monday, Sept. 2 | Times vary | W Austin’s WET Deck | $35-$450 | Sip from a menu of rotating $10 spritz specials + listen to DJ sets on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 1-5 p.m.
Texas Cool Labor Day | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 2-6 p.m. | Austin Motel | Cost of purchase | Bad Larry Burger Club will serve up burgers while DJ Selector Larry plays tunes from cassette tapes at this first-come, first-served bash by the pool.
Holiday weekend eats
Labor Day Brunch | Saturday, Aug. 31-Monday, Sept. 2 | 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | Capital A | Cost of purchase | Dig into a special menu featuring items like Belgian waffles, shrimp and grits, and drinks like an ATX Paloma cocktail.
Here’s a tip from one shopping lover to another — everything at Forever 21 in The Domain is 50% off right now. To my surprise, I liked a lot of the inventory, especially the shoes, bags, dresses, and pajamas.
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