10.05.2024

Today’s Forecast

Editor’s Note

Your friendly neighborhood City Editor Figi will be at ACL Festival today, giving out themed bracelets. You can follow along via social media, whether you’re attending during weekend one, weekend two, or not at all.

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An outdoor sign for Shady Grove, a well-known spot in Austin, Texas. The sign has a rustic, retro vibe with the words 'Shady Grove' prominently displayed in neon letters. The text is styled with a rope design that adds a touch of western flair. Above the name, a smaller sign reads 'HAMBURGERS' in bold, glowing letters. Below, an arrow points to the right with the phrase 'STOP-A-WHILE' in faded neon. The sign is mounted on a weathered metal frame, with lush green trees in the background.

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A nighttime aerial view of downtown Austin featuring the proposed development of I-35, with green spaces, pedestrian paths, and modern architectural structures brightly lit. In the foreground, a colorful circular structure glows with pink and orange lighting, surrounded by trees and people walking. A light rail train is visible on the left, moving along the tracks. The skyline in the background shows tall buildings, including a Hilton Garden Inn and other lit high-rise buildings, while cars travel along the highway on the right side. The cityscape is vibrant and modern, showing a lively urban scene at night.

Feast your eyes on the (potential) future of central Austin | The area around I-35 could soon be transformed with ~30 acres of new public space, creating cultural hubs, arts, dining, and recreation areas.

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Asked

How much of Austin have you experienced?

Use this quiz to check off all the venues, landmarks, and festivals you’ve been to to gauge how much of Austin you’ve encountered.

Tally your score

Events

This Weekend

Inaugural Uhland Fall Fest | Saturday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 27 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Uhland Fall Fest, Uhland | $20+ | Immerse yourself in an autumn paradise with 15 acres of fall festivities, including a pumpkin patch, food, live music, and attractions.
“Bunnicula” | Saturday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 27 | Times vary | Austin Scottish Rite Theater | $24+ | A dancing cat, a howling dog, a vampire bunny, and a dark and stormy night are the main themes in this show just in time for Halloween.
ACL Music Festival | Saturday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 13 | Times vary | Zilker Park | $320+ | Austin’s signature music festival returns.
19th Annual Bluegrass and Folk Festival | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 6-9 p.m. | Mason Homestead, Leander | Free | At this two-day festival, hear sets from Steel Betty, Midnight Grass, Lost Patterns, The Hillsiders, and Chris Melas.
Class: Sewing Plain & Fancy | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms | $60 | Learn about stitches, patterns and techniques in this fast-paced introductory workshop.

Plan Ahead

Formula 1 Pirelli US Grand Prix | Thursday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Oct. 20 | Times vary | Circuit of the Americas | Don’t miss the action-packed weekend, complete with racing and live music.
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard | Friday, Nov. 15 | 5-11:59 p.m. | Germania Insurance Amphitheater | $35+ | Catch a three-hour show with this Australian band.

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News Notes

Announced

Delta Air Lines will launch five flights out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport next year. Panama City, Florida will begin on March 9, Indianapolis and Memphis will start on May 7, then San Francisco and Tampa will launch on June 8. (Austin Business Journal)

Edu

Texas State University will expand its curriculum offerings with 18 online programs (four bachelor’s and 14 master’s degrees) starting in the spring semester. The new programs include Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Education in educational technology.

Travel

Want to make sure your next vacation your next vacation takes off without a hitch? Check out our guide to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for a full food rundown and to know just how early you should arrive to get through security. Bon voyage.

Open

Austin Motel launched its new, in-house cocktail bar on Thursday, Oct. 3. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.

Jobs

At ATXtoday, we love that we get to make the whole city of Austin our office. If you’re looking for your next dream job, check out our guide to top employers and industries, or explore more places to work.

Sports

Does the Astros’ most recent loss spell the end of an era? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Houston Astros with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Finance

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City Guide

Austin’s Hollywood signs

Austin’s most iconic landmarks

Willie Nelson statue in downtown Austin.

This Willie Nelson statue was unveiled outside of Austin City Limits in 2012. | Photo via ATXtoday team

We’ve all been there: someone’s trying to give you directions by describing 10 lefts, 20 rights, and a jumble of cardinal directions. Isn’t it easier to just point out a landmark?

Here are some of the most recognizable Austin landmarks.

Willie Nelson Statue

Nearby: ACL Live at the Moody Theatre, Austin City Hall, and the W Austin
The 8 ft-tall Willie Nelson statue was unveiled at 4:20 p.m. on April 20, 2013.

“Jeremiah the Innocent” Mural

Nearby: Harry Ransom Center, Littlefield Fountain, and Guadalupe Street
The other-worldly frog asking “Hi, How Are You” was painted by artist Daniel Johnston in 1993. Today, it’s a historical landmark and has been preserved, even though the building around it was torn down.

Pennybacker Bridge

Nearby: Capital of Texas Highway and Ranch Road 2222
The majestic Pennybacker Bridge (aka the 360 Bridge) was only the second bridge in the world built with a cable support system.

15 more landmarks

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