Can’t-miss games

• Texans | Sunday, Sept. 15 vs. Chicago Bears | This is the home opener for the 2024 season, so get ready for your first chance to Houston in NRG Stadium.
• Cowboys | Monday, Nov. 18 vs. Texans | Dallas will host Houston to play for the Texas Governor’s Cup.

Know before you go

• NGR Stadium | Parking is always stressful, especially with 70,000 other fans involved. Use this guide to know where to park and tailgate near the stadium.
• AT&T Stadium | Familiarize yourself with the rules, including no bags or purses larger than a small clutch and no cash payments for food and drink concessions.

Players to watch

• Zilker Relays | Friday, Sept. 6 | 6 p.m. | Zilker Park | $360 | Grab three friends for a 10-mile relay race, live music, and a celebration of Austin.
• Brat Rave | Friday, Sept. 6 | 8-11:59 p.m. | Empire Control Room & Garage | $25 | Bid “Brat” summer adieu with a rave celebrating party girl anthems.
• Charley Crockett | Friday, Sept. 6 | 8 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater | $60 | The "$10 Cowboy” tour will allow you to unleash your inner country star.

• Texas Wellness Day Festival and Market | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Fiesta Gardens Park | Free | Dance to live music, enjoy a yoga flow, shop from 30+ local vendors, and celebrate wellness.

• Pilates in the Park with Moogie Pilates | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 10 a.m. | Meanwhile Brewing Co. | Free | Start your Sunday morning with a mix of classic and contemporary pilates.

• 9/11 Memorial | Monday, Sept. 9-Thursday, Sept. 12 | 6-11 p.m. | Yonders Point, Round Rock| There will be 4,000 American flags outside at Flag Plaza to honor lives that were lost on 9/11.

• Childish Gambino | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 8 p.m. | The Moody Center | $79+ | “The New World” tour will bring along Willow to the stage as a special guest.

• The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival is Sunday, Sept. 8 at The Far Out Lounge and Stage from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sample dozens of hot sauces from local spots like Bindu Bites and High Seas Provisions. Tickets are $15.

• There’s a new outdoor movie experience coming to Republic Square plus, it’s free and open to the public. Here’s the lineup: “Black Panther” on Friday, Sept. 27; “Ghostbusters” on Friday, Oct. 25; and “The Last Dragon” on Friday, Nov. 22.

• The University of Texas at Austin is launching a new undergraduate program focused on hands-on robotics research — the first program of its kind in the country. The program will allow students to earn a minor in robotics.

• City Council approved 763 single-family homes for the Southside Meadows development in Elgin. In addition to the homes, the neighborhood will include a three-acre park with a play area + basketball and pickleball courts. (Austin Business Journal)

• Pease Park will host a Fall Fitness Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be both adult and kid classes ranging from yoga to pilates to biking. The festival is donation-based, with $10 donations suggested. Register online.

• Penfold Theatre’s new location in Round Rock will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 28. If you want a first look at the new theater, a $90 ticket also guarantees appetizers, cocktails, and games.

• Texas A&M’s O-Line is thin early in the season due to injuries. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Aggies with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

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