Freezing rain, sleet, and/or snow falls on Austin about once every two to three years. Austinites know that when it snows, it’s not likely to be a blizzard. Since 2010, snowfall has only exceeded one inch one time.
Historic snow in Austin
This image of Town Lake and the City of Austin Auditorium (where the Long Center now stands) was taken in February of 1967.
Late at the Lake | 7:30-11 p.m. | Mozart’s Coffee Roasters | Cost of purchase | Grab a coffee and cozy up to watch dozens of local songwriters, poets, and musicians perform on the deck.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
Bonsai Beginner Workshop | 7-9 p.m. | Red Horn - Parmer, Cedar Park | $75 | Experts at Bonsai Bar will teach you the art of potting, pruning, and designing tiny trees.
Thursday, Jan. 23
Texas Rangers Caravan | 5 p.m. | Dell Diamond, Round Rock | $21 | Hang out with the players, coaches, and staff of the Texas Rangers during a cocktail-style reception + autograph session.
Trish Suhr | 8 p.m. | Cap City Comedy Club | $10+ | Get ready to giggle when the “Yard Sale Diva” from the Emmy Award-winning show “Clean House” takes the stage.
Tickets for the 2025 ATX Open are on sale now. | Photos provided by ATX Open + WTA
Get your rackets ready, because the ATX Open is coming to Austin’s Westwood Country Club from Saturday, Feb. 22 through Sunday, March 2.
As Austin’s only pro-level tennis tournament and the city’s largest women’s sporting event, the ATX Open is set to showcase some of the biggest names in the sport. This year’s lineup includes tournament debuts by:
Jessica Pegula | World No. 6, five-time WTA singles champion, and US Open finalist
Madison Keys | World No. 14, nine-time WTA singles champion
This highly-anticipated event is part of the prestigious Hologic WTA Tour, featuring 32 players going head-to-head in singles matches and 16 teams battling it out on the courts in doubles matches.
Whether you’re a longtime tennis fan or new to the game, the ATX Open will be serving thrills for everyone.
Local franchise SafeSplash Swim School opened a new location on West Anderson Lane in north Austin over the weekend. The school offers group, semi-private, and private lessons for swimmers of any age or skill level. (Community Impact)
Number
1,151,955. That’s how many tacos were sold at restaurants within Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in 2024 — and we needed to taco ‘bout it. The Capital City’s love for tacos runs deep — here are 29 wonderful tacos to try in ATX.
Plan Ahead
Looking for love? Early bird tickets for Austin Monthly’s “Singles in the City” party on Thursday, Feb. 13 at Mayfair + Bull and Bowl are on sale now. The event benefits Austin Pets Alive! and presents an opportunity to mingle with hundreds of unattached Austinites.
Finance
It’s not fun, but the IRS will start processing 2024 tax returns on Monday, Jan. 27. Tax season might be nothing new, but the IRS has new chatbot tech to help answer your basic questions. Starting in February, you can also get free tax assistance through VITA.
Sports
The Stars will face the Carolina Hurricanes on the ice at 7 p.m. tonight. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Stars with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Real Estate
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The Buy
The Buy
Our favorite $6.99 women’s thermal undershirts and women’s thermal leggings to get you through the winter season. We love brand 32 Degrees (you may recognize it from Costco) for durable, warm basics at price points that make us happy.
I haven’t stopped listening to Austin-based musician Sir Woman’s new single, “Get Out of My Mind.” If you like what you hear, you can grab tickets to see her perform at Austin Blues Festival in April.
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