Can you smell the chile roasting? | Photos by ATXtoday
It’s Hatch Green Chile season and Austinites are getting in the spirit. Did you know The Land of Enchantment — aka our neighboring state of New Mexico — produces 77% of chile peppers in the US?
If you’re an Enchant-plant to Austin, or you just appreciate green chile, you’re going to want to stop by Central Market for the Hatch Hall of Flame from now until Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Figi here. I stopped by last week to get chile and a ristra, which I was really surprised to see in stock. Employees will be outside roasting the chile from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily, but now is also the time to get Hatch Green Chile-infused queso, blue corn tortilla cookies, tortillas, chocolate, and so much more.
Asked
Asked
What’s the name of the cowboy hat-wearing robot that has been seen complimenting strangers in Austin?
A. Rizzy the Robot B. RoBeau Rizzbot C. Jake the Rizzbot D. Reem Robo
“The Hunger Games” Trivia | 7-9 p.m. | Upstairs at Caroline | Cost of purchase | May the odds be ever in your favor, because teams can win prizes + free drinks at this trivia event.
Tuesday, Aug. 12
Song In The Storm | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $50+ | Lyle Lovett, Michael Martin Murphey, Jimmie Vaughan, Juliana Rankin, Andy Hedges, and more Texas musicians will come together to raise funding for flood relief in the Hill Country.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Trivia Right Off the Trail | Times vary | Cafe at the Loren | $5 | Test your knowledge in trivia nights with themes like film + theater, pop culture, mixology, and more.
Thursday, Aug. 14
Drew and Ellie Holcomb | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $26+ | The husband-and-wife duo, who have toured with Willie Nelson and Lauren Daigle, will stop by on the “Memory Bank Tour.”
Friday, Aug. 15
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac | 8:45 p.m. | St David’s Episcopal Church | $49+ | Hear all the hits — think “Never Going Back Again” and “Gold Dust Woman” — in an unforgettable way.
Sunday, Aug. 31
2025 Texas Roller Derby | 6 p.m. | Palmer Events Center | $34 | It’s the Calvello Cup Championship between the Cherry Bombs and the Rhinestones at this bout.
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1.23%. That’s the percentage of income Austinites should expect to spend on clothing, based on a study by WalletHub. This outfits ATX at No. 81 on the site’s list of cities where people spend the most to get dressed (when comparing the 100 largest US cities).
Pets
Yes, you can bring your dog. Austin is the No. 10 most pet-friendly city in the country, per a new WalletHub study. The rankings were compiled using metrics like pet budget, pet health and wellness, and outdoor fun. Our dog-friendly businesses have plenty on offer for Fido.
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“Hot Girl Summer” ruled in 2019. “Brat” summer took over in 2024. Now, this summer has been dubbed “brain rot summer” — a season with no viral anthem, no clear vibe, and scattered cultural chatter. If that makes you want to unplug entirely, touch grass at a local park. (Business Insider)
Mansion Monday
Modern-industrial meets outdoor living? Sign us up. This West Lake Hills home on the water has windows as far as the eye can see, a recording studio, and a screened-in porch on the inside, plus a guest house, fire pit, and pool on the outside.
Eat
Are Gen Z cereal killers? Sales of the boxed breakfast have fallen by 13% in the US compared to 2021 — a decline attributed to changing preferences in young Americans. But who can blame them when they have local brunch options like this? (New York Post)
Today marks 159 years since the first public roller skating rink opened to the US public back in 1866. Thankfully, ATX has a lot more options to keep the kiddos entertained these days. (WUN)
Number
81. That’s how many days there are until Halloween, but you can get your phalanges on this Ultra Skelly from Home Depot right now. (Engadget)
Sports
Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is currently out with a leg injury — how will that change preseason for the Texans? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Houston Texans with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Yungblud is currently touring with his new album, “Idols.” | Photo by Tom Pallant
Need an event that’s fun, unique, and (possibly most importantly) indoors? Look no further than a concert in the Live Music Capital of the World.
There are dozens to choose from in August — don’t skip these.
Miranda Lambert & Parker McCollum’s Band Together Texas Benefit | Sunday, Aug. 17 | 7-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $191+ | The country music stars will join forces with legends like Lyle Lovett, Lukas Nelson, Matthew McConaughey, Colt McCoy, and more at this fundraising event to support flood relief efforts.
YUNGBLUD | Saturday, Aug. 30 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $439+ | The “Lovesick Lullaby” is over, because you can catch this up-and-coming North English singer-songwriter on the stage with Sawyer Hill.
Kali Uchis | Sunday, Aug. 31 | 8-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $52+ | Best known for her song “telepatía,” Uchis will bring the heavenly tunes on “The Sincerely, Tour.”
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
As many of you readers know, I grew up in Albuquerque, NM, which makes me uniquely qualified to share the news of green chile season with you. In the Duke City, green chile season is considered the unofficial start of fall, and the scent of roasting chiles takes over the whole town. It makes me a little emotional to smell it.
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