ATXtoday readers chose T-Loc’s as one the best food trucks in Austin. | Photo by ATXtoday
Yelp’s list of “Top 100 Food Trucks 2025” is out, and we’re not surprised to see Austin’s trucks came out swinging.
Austin earned more mentions than any other Texas city and was one of the most mentioned cities overall. Let’s see which trucks topped the list.
Craving chorizo, smoked turkey, and Sriracha coleslaw on a bun? Jim’s Smokehouse has you covered. | Photo by @jimssmokehouseatx
No. 2 | Jim’s Smokehouse
Barbecue lovers are sure to enjoy this spot, which took the crown for No. 1 best food truck in the continental US and No. 2 overall.
An Evening with Veronica Bane | 6 p.m. | BookPeople | Free with RSVP | Hear from the author behind this debut thriller, which follows a teenage girl looking to reinvent herself when a coworker disappears.
Thursday, July 17
“Bring It On: The Musical” | Thursday, July 17-Saturday, Aug. 16 | 8:15-10 p.m. | Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater | Donation-based | Enjoy local theater in the great outdoors at this annual series.
Friday, July 18
George Lopez | 7 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $48+ | The actor and comic known for his eponymously named show will have you in stitches all night long.
Saturday, July 19
Jessie Reyez | 7 p.m. | Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater | $130+ | You’ll be “Paid In Memories” at the end of this Canadian singer-songwriter’s show.
Wednesday, July 30
Russ | 6:30 p.m. | Germania Insurance Amphitheater | $30+ | The rapper’s “Into The W!LD Tour” will also showcase Big Sean & Sabrina Claudio.
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Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax released a $6.3 billion proposed budget, which has a large focus on bridging a multi-million dollar budget shortfall, for the 2026 fiscal year on Friday, July 11. Its passage would rename many city departments and could bring a new maximum tax rate to a vote. (KXAN)
Regional
The Lampasas River surged ~30 feet in four hours over the weekend, just one week after the devastating Guadalupe River flooding in the Hill Country. The Texas Task Force rescued dozens of people caught in flash floods in the area, which is about an hour northwest of Austin. (Austin American-Statesman)
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$52,959. That’s how much LoLo Wine Bar raised during its Hill Country Hope fundraiser last week. The wine bar partnered with 50+ local businesses and Texans to help put the event together, and the funding will be donated to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.
Wellness
The Greater Austin YMCA is offering up to three free counseling sessions to folks impacted by the recent Hill Country flooding, in a partnership with St. Edwards University and Texas State University. To schedule, select “flood support” while registering.
Event
Antone’s Nightclub turns 50 years old today, and to celebrate, Austinites are going to party. C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band will perform in honor of the historic venue — grab tickets.
Try This
That’s that me espresso martini. The first espresso martini you order from 3 to 6 p.m. daily at new cafe Citizens All Day will only cost you 99 cents. Refills will revert to happy hour pricing, but you can always go back for another the next day.
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Post of the Day
You’re looking at “Fairies Land” by Molly Kemp, winner of the “Most Whimsical Design” in Zilker Botanical Gardens’ annual Woodland Faerie House Competition.
There were more than 100 faerie homes in the gardens, and two more winners: “Best Use of Natural Materials” went to “Pixie Palace” by Brooke Pillifant and the people’s choice award went to “Regenbogenburg” by Arwyn Heilrayne.
Technically, you still have one more chance to see them, as Zilker Botanical Gardens is searching for volunteers to clean up the houses on Wednesday, July 16 and Saturday, July 19.
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Jim’s Smokehouse is right down the street from my high school (go Vandegrift Vipers), so I’ve been there a good many times, and I can confirm it’s a great place to eat.
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