A major milestone: The Bond for Open Space Acquisition wrapped, which added 6,800+ acres to the Barton Springs zone of the Water Quality Protection Lands in 2024.
Trees are growing
Our local treesjust keep growing. Of Austin’s 33 million urban trees, 12.2 million have a trunk diameter of 5+ inches. The urban forest is worth $12.4 billion — meaning that’s how much it would cost to replace them.
Caroline Rose | Today-Saturday, April 26 | Times vary | C-Boy’s Heart & Soul | $28 | The “Jeannie Becomes A Mom” singer will play an intimate solo show to highlight her pop, folk, and indie music.
Karaoke with Mickey | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | The Volstead Lounge | Free | Get ready to show off your pipes at this 21+ karaoke night.
Friday, April 25
Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly” | Friday, April 25-Sunday, April 27 | 7:30 p.m. | The Long Center | $39+ | Hear this classic opera about a geisha and a devastating love affair live.
“Moana 2" | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Community First! Village | Free with RSVP | Bring your picnic chairs + blankets to watch the 2024 film under the stars.
Saturday, April 26
Eeyore’s Birthday Party | 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. | Pease District Park | Free | One of Austin’s weirdest and loveliest traditions will return for its 60th year.
Sunset Valley ARTFEST 2025 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Toney Burger Center, Sunset Valley | Cost of purchase | Browse ~100 vendors offering unique, handmade art at this 17th annual fest, which also features live music, kids activities, and food trucks.
Sunday, April 27
Field Guide Festival | 12-5 p.m. | Fiesta Gardens | $140+ | Celebrate local farmers and the food they grow at this event featuring live talks, kid-friendly programming, artisan vendors, and, of course, lots of food.
Our bundles secure your business more advertising space for less. | Graphic by 6AM City
The newest addition to our self-service ad portal — our advertising marketplace with no long-term contracts — is bundles. We’ve put some of our most popular products into two different offerings — each with a savings of 20%. Here’s the rundown:
Branded Content Bundle: Three placements in our newsletter, including a 75-word article and two text ads in the News Notes section.
NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest is coming to town (and nine other cities) at Mohawk Austin in June. Each stop will feature a set from a surprise Tiny Desk alum and a local performer — grab tickets at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 25.
Open
Barton Creek’s Cafe Largesse is now open, serving Spanish, French, and Latin American-inspired fare. You can celebrate the space’s debut with complimentary bites + bevs at its grand opening party from 12 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 4.
Civic
CapMetro’s Bikeshare prices are changing. The new fees will include lower up-front costs and charge additional fees — $0.25 cents per minute — after 30 minutes. Instead of paying $12 for a pass, students will now pay 50% of the regular annual pass fare starting in August. (KXAN)
Development
Waterline is officially the tallest building in Downtown Austin. Waterline has reached higher heights than the 66-story Sixth and Guadalupe tower and will eventually be 74 stories tall. The building is expected to be the tallest in Texas when it tops out this summer. (Austin Business Journal)
Outdoors
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department finalized the purchase of 1,100 acres in Lampasas and Burnet counties, which includes several natural springs and will go toward a new state park. TPWD purchased 2,020 acres in the same area back in January. (KXAN)
State
Remember the Alamosaurus. A bone from North America’s largest dinosaur was discovered by Sul Ross State University geology students at Big Bend National Park in March. The team believes it is part of one of the most complete skeletons in the region. (Austin American-Statesman)
Sports
Speculation is swirling, so which of the Cowboys’ draft rumors should you ignore? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Community
Calling all car enthusiasts: You’re invited to Cars, Coffee, and Cannoli - Ferrari Show at Mozart’s on Saturday, April 26 (9 a.m.-1 p.m.). Enjoy a morning of iconic cars, great coffee + delicious pastries, exclusive Ferrari-themed Mozart’s merch, and lakeside vibes at this family-friendly event, featuring new + vintage Ferraris up close.*
Number
$5,000. That’s how much your dog’s ACL surgery could cost if you don’t have pet insurance. With this plan, 90% of that could be reimbursed.*
Read
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The Word
Unlimited. As in, the limit does not exist when it comes to how many job listings you can post on the ATXtoday Job Board. Get started today + watch the applications roll in. Psst — upgrade your job posting and it will be featured right here in the newsletter.
Try This
Today’s Best voting is in full swing and there is still time to give your two cents. Remember, you can vote once per day. Share the love for your favorite local businesses here.
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Arts
🎨 Wall in a day’s work
This mural has been restored to its former glory after being defaced. | Photo by @arthorsepod
ATX is home to a number of meaningful murals and pieces of street art. Today, we’re sharing where to find art that really paints a picture of our city.
“Unsung Pioneers of Austin Music,” 801 Red River St. | By Tim Kerr and Michael Corcoran
This artwork on the side of Stubb’s BBQ honors Austin musicians dating back to the early 1900s, including Ernie Mae Miller, Gilbert Askey, and Camilo Cantu. Look closely to read the stories of a few of the most influential members of our city’s music scene — there’s even a space reading “Your name here.”
“You’re My Butter Half,” 2000 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | By John Rockwell
You may remember when this mural made news for being defaced with a not-so-sweet message.
A smart bird feeder that auto-captures and identifies 10,000+ bird species. It features an HD camera with a wide angle lens and full color night vision, Wi-Fi connectivity that allows you to receive real-time messages when a bird is detected, and a sturdy, waterproof fabrication for long-term use.
It’s been a busy and super fun week for your ATXtoday team. City Editor Morgan and I met up with London (who you may remember as a former ATXtoday editor — she still works with us) on Tuesday, and tonight we’re going to Austin PBS’s studios. This weekend, you might catch us at Austin Blues Festival and Field Guide Festival.
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