If you’re a taxpaying Austinite, most of the funding comes from the money you pay in Austin Energy charges (30%), property taxes (19%), charges for services (15%), Austin Water charges (13%), and the remaining 23% comes from other taxes + fees.
Come November, Austin City Council will ask voters to approve or deny a property tax rate of 57.4 cents per $100 of taxable value (aka 5 cents more than allowed without voter approval) in a tax rate election. The increase would average out to an additional $25.22 monthly charge, or $302.64 annually, to property owners.
Yoga FIT: Summer Series | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Wildflower Center | $12+ | Take part in the final Yoga FIT session of the summer at the local botanical garden.
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings | Monday, Aug. 18-Tuesday, Aug. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $40+ | The duo, who has been playing music for 25 years, has been called “modern masters of American folk” by Pitchfork.
Tuesday, Aug. 19
Big Time Rush | 7 p.m. | The Moody Center | $93+ | It’s the only life you’ve got, so you’ve got to live it big time with this Nickelodeon sitcom band’s comeback tour.
Grassy Thursdays | 6-9 p.m. | St. Elmo Brewing Company - Springdale | Cost of purchase | It’s live bluegrass night at the brewery, so head over for a performance from Sylvan River Band + food truck eats.
Friday, Aug. 22
Leo González | Friday, Aug. 22-Saturday, Aug. 23 | Times vary | Capitol City Comedy Club | $32+ | The Los Angeles-based producer, writer, and actor has earned a Streamy Award, and appeared in Rolling Stone, Fortune Magazine, and on Netflix.
Tuesday, Aug. 26
Ethel Cain | 7 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater | $62+ | The brooding pop/rock/folk rising star is on “The Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour” with 9million.
40 minutes. That’s how much daylight will be lost in Austin during the month of August as the sun progressively rises later and sets earlier. We recommend taking advantage of the daylight while you have it by hitting a local trail. (AccuWeather)
Listen
Do you feel like popular music has been a summer bummer recently? The lack of upbeat hits has resulted in many people deeming 2025 a year without a song of the summer. Luckily, ATX has many upcoming concerts that will give us something to listen to in the fall.
Sports
The Spurs’ 2025-2026 schedule has been released, including dates for the fourth annual I-35 Series. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Mansion Monday
To dip in the lake, or to dip in the pool? That is the question when you live in this 7-bed, 7-bath lakeside house with a double-decker dock and Santa Barbara-inspired decor. Plus, the multiple terraces, outdoor kitchen + dining area, and sweeping lawn really let you soak up the charms of the Hill Country.
Pets
Talk about a golden opportunity — auditions are now open for “Air Bud Returns,” the latest installment in the beloved movie series. If you want to sign up your golden retriever, you’ll need to submit a video of their best skills. For the camera-shy dogs, 40+ pet-friendly ideas await in Austin.
Drink
Save the date, pumpkin spice latte people — the beloved beverage will return to Starbucks on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Need something to sip in the meantime? Try a seasonal drink at one of Austin’s local coffee shops.
Tech
What’s that sound? Dial-up’s final rings. AOL announced it will discontinue its dial-up services on Tuesday, Sept. 30, after three decades. Help bring any users up to speed by connecting them to ATXtoday when they get a new provider. (NPR)
Coming Soon
Starting Monday, Sept. 1, Texans with chronic pain can qualify for medical cannabis. Meet with a registered doctor from home via telemedicine for your prescription. With 17 locations and statewide delivery, Texas Original ensures easy access to medical cannabis. Bonus: New patients enjoy 20% off their first order.†‡*
Announced
Congrats to Delfino G. on winning our Ultimate College Football Tailgate Kickoff Giveaway in partnership with the Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room.*
Read
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This is the spread that awaits you at TLC Austin. | Photo by ATXtoday
Is it just us, or does eating outside make food taste better? Well, it does when you can beat the heat with some misting fans.
Catch some rays or laze in the shade at one of these patios in Austin. Pro tip: Don’t miss the shade level we’ve included for each location.
The Long Goodbye, 2808 Manor Rd. | Mostly sunny
This trendy new spot has it all: two bars, a Fleet Coffee truck, tacos from La Santa Barbacha, and shopping at Howdy’s Vintage.
Moontower Saloon, 10212 Menchaca Rd. | Mostly shaded
There’s usually live music playing, a game of volleyball waiting, craft beers on tap, and ample space to sit and relax at this hangout in “way south awesome.”
TLC Austin, 1100 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 1150 | Mostly sunny
Don’t miss this stellar happy hour — think $1 oysters and $4 draft beers — which is easy to enjoy from the patio while the misting fans blast.
The treat yourself organization staples you need to celebrate back-to-school season in style. No kids? No problem:
🗃️ This best-selling clear plastic drawer organizer set comes with 25 pieces — split them up around the house, or create the most organized office + desk system there ever was.
🌈 These legging organizers (yup, that product exists) save space in your closet and allow you to rainbow-fy your workout clothes.
🗂️ Speaking of rainbow-fy… grab a chic acrylic paper tray and a collection of rainbow file folders for a polished desktop look.
🗒️ Always writing to-do lists? You’ll probably love this one.
🖊️ Snag an instant mood-boosting purchase: rainbow felt-tip pens by Papermate.
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.
I saw Ghost with my younger brother and sister, who are fans, at the Moody Center last Thursday. I thought I didn’t know any of the band’s music until they played “Mary On A Cross,” which I instantly knew from TikTok.
I wish I had photo proof of the phenomenal show they put on (complete with pyrotechnics and glitter cannons), but they had everyone tuck their phones into locking bags — another first for me.
‡Texas CUP License No. 0005. Please note: Legalities in your state may vary. Texas Original advises consumers to read the company’s terms and conditions. Patients must consult a physician and receive a prescription to purchase medical cannabis products. The information about providers and services contained in this newsletter does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by ATXtoday.
