10.29.2025

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🍁 Feel that? That’s a cold front bringing fall temps across Central Texas — and a heightened fire danger.

Something’s lurking near Austin

An old wooden building sits next to another, smaller, wooden building and a tree.

You can visit the Bigfoot Museum in Bigfoot, TX, but there’s no relation to the cryptid; the community was actually named after Texas Ranger William “Bigfoot” Wallace. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons

Bigfoot and the Chupacabra are legendary cryptid figures here in Texas — but what about the tales of legendary creatures more tied to local communities?

Gather ‘round, tighten the hold on your coffee mug, and read on for local legends that may be too close to home.

The Lake Worth Monster

What’s half man, half goat, stands at seven feet tall, and is known for loud, mournful cries? The Lake Worth Monster, aka the Goatman. The cryptid found near Fort Worth was first popularized thanks to a story from July 1969 in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Check out this video from the vault on Lake Worth Monster sightings.

Fascinated by local legends and lore like this? Austin’s Museum of the Weird dives into even more cryptid tales and oddities.

Two more Texas cryptids

Events

Wednesday, Oct. 29

Thursday, Oct. 30

Friday, Oct. 31

Saturday, Nov. 1

It’s My Park Day | 9 a.m. | Various parks across Austin | Free

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News Notes

Development

North Austin’s Uptown ATX redevelopment has changed plans — instead of demolishing and replacing existing buildings, Brandywine Realty Trust plans to renovate them, at least in the short term. The company plans to have completed “at least some of the renovations” by early 2027. (Austin Business Journal)

Open

The Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool partially reopened yesterday. The bathhouse’s restrooms and shower spaces are now open to swimmers — the temporary restroom and shower trailers are now closed. (CultureMap)

Transit

Another Tesla Supercharger is headed to the area. The new Supercharger site is planned for Round Rock between the Round Rock Premium Outlets + University Commons retail centers. No opening date has been provided yet. (Community Impact)

Outdoors

Get free access to state parks this Sunday, Nov. 2. All 85 of Texas’s state parks will forgo the $8 entry fee in honor of the third annual Texas State Parks Day. McKinney Falls is calling our name. (KVUE)

Opening

Bee Cave’s new Trader Joe’s is set to open today, with a ribbon cutting scheduled just before the 9 a.m. opening. The grocery store is opening in the space formerly occupied by Office Depot in the Shops at the Galleria. (Community Impact)

Eat

Nashville-based restaurant Hattie B’s Hot Chicken is set to open its second Austin location at Domain Northside on Wednesday, Nov. 5. In other food news, Sweetgreen plans to open a new Westlake location on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Scroll to let us know which chain restaurant you’d like to see in Austin next. (Community Impact)

Community

Meet Chunkosaurus Rex, the winner of Texas Parks and Wildlife’s first Fat Squirrel Week contest. (KVUE)

Sports

Will backup Quarterback Matthew Caldwell need to step in for Arch Manning this weekend against Vanderbilt? Listen to what the local experts of the Texas Longhorns say about it in Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Seasonal

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Asked

Which chain restaurant would you like to see open in Austin?

A. Cook Out
B. Bojangles
C. Portillo’s
D. White Castle
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The Wrap

Today’s edition by: Brianna

Your local editor Figi is set to return tomorrow, but before she does, you’re stuck with a question from me: My last visit to Austin was back in January 2020, and one of my favorite stops was at this beautiful vista — I just can’t remember the name. Think you’ve got it? Let me know.

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