One of these homes could become your new staycation. | Photo courtesy ICON
ICON — Austin’s 3D-printing construction company — unveiled the model unit for its newest slate of homes at The Canyon Club in Spicewood.
This time, the homes will be sold as part of a 1/4 fractional ownership program, which entitles buyers to 12 weeks of annual home usage and year-round club usage. ICON will build five homes at the lakeside resort community, which also has 20 traditionally built residences.
Bedrooms lie behind the rounded corners.
Photo courtesy ICON
Aura — the model home — has four bedrooms and four bathrooms (one in each corner of the home) plus all the traditional living spaces in the center across 3,400 sqft. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room overlook the outdoor living area and private pool. Declare interest here.
Want to explore some of ICON’s other 3D-printed dwellings in the area? Check out Mueller’s neighborhood and Wolf Ranch in Georgetown.
Events
Events
Tuesday, Dec. 9
The Light Park | Tuesday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Jan. 4 | 5:30 p.m. | Dell Diamond, Round Rock | $30+
Austin’s Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is one of the top three Christmas markets in the country in 2026 thanks to its unique atmosphere and quality goods, according to Newsweek. It opens this weekend, but you can also visit these holiday shopping experiences.
Tech
Waymo issued a recall on its robotaxi software after the cars were seen illegally passing stopped school buses. No injuries were reported, and the cars will likely not be removed from the road — they’ll just receive a software update. (KXAN)
Stat
12%. That’s how much Austin Community College’s graduating class has grown since last fall. Representatives at ACC attributed the spike to its free tuition program, affordability scholarships, and expanded student support systems. Of the 4,440 graduating students, 1,716 participated in free tuition or affordability programs. (KXAN)
Sports
Nielsen ratings show that the Longhorns are the second-most-watched college football team, averaging 7.5 million viewers per game. Plus, the Texas-Ohio State game was the most-watched season opener in college football history with 16.6 million people watching. (KXAN)
Ranked
Austin is currently one of the top major metro areas where residents are selling their homes. Realtor.com data from September 2024 to August 2025 revealed that Austin saw 42 sales per 1,000 housing units — a stark contrast to the pandemic boom. San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston also made the list.
Biz
Anheuser-Busch is expected to acquire a majority stake in Austin-based alcoholic beverage brand BeatBox. The $490 million deal will give the Budweiser manufacturer 85% of Beatbox, with plans for full ownership in five years, upon closing in the first quarter of 2026. (Austin Business Journal)
Festival
Me Nd Adam, Parker Woodland, The Bright Light Social Hour, and ~80 more local bands made the 2026 Free Week lineup. Half of the performers are new to the upcoming festival, which is completely free to attend on Friday, Jan. 9 + Saturday, Jan. 10.
Plan Ahead
Already miss ACL Festival? The 2026 edition will be back the weekends of October 2-4 and 9-11. Presale for wristbands begins at 12 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 10.
Listen
It’s been a big week for Longhorn football news. Texas will not advance to the playoffs, plus, CJ Baxter and Trey Owens will enter the transfer portal at the end of the season. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Restaurant Roundup
🍷 Plates to impress
The colorful interior at Mama Betty’s goes great with a gigantic frozen margarita. | Photo by ATXtoday
Looking to impress family and friends in town by hitting the Capital City’s food scene? You’ve come to the right place — check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in Austin.
November openings
Mama Betty’s Tex-Mex, 7001 Burnet Rd., Ste. 1101 | Tex-Mex
The restaurant uses family recipes to feed its patrons, who can stop by the next door cocktail bar Foxtail, which is owned by the same hospitality group, afterwards for a digestif.
Kappo Kappo, 600 W. 2nd St. | French + Japanese
The Austin Proper Hotel debuted this 25-seat fine-dining restaurant, offering an 11-course tasting menu out of the hotel.
October openings
Skipjack Oyster, 310 E. 5th St. | Seafood
This Carolina coast-inspired eatery features a raw bar + daily oyster selections in a newly renovated space.
Rocco’s Neighborhood Joint, 5001 Airport Blvd. | Italian
The “mom and pop” Italian restaurant is now open, featuring an extensive menu of wines, appetizers, and pastas.
For my next trick, I’ll give you a great gift idea to suit nearly every occasion. A dried bouquet-in-a-box from The Gardeners Wife is perfect for your upcoming white elephant party, hard-to-shop-for loved one, or anything outside the holidays.
