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City
What to know about Austin’s 2024-2025 city budget
The City of Austin’s highest budget yet — $5.9 billion — was proposed by new city manager T.C. Broadnax and begins on October 1, 2024.
August 15, 2024 05:05 PM
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Laura Figi
City
What is the Holly Project?
Years in the making, the Holly Project is breaking ground with a new fishing pier.
August 2, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
Travel and Outdoors
Rainey Street Trailhead opens at the tip of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail
The new park area has something for all Austinites — young and old — with play areas, seating, a dock, and access to the rest of the trail.
July 12, 2024
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Laura Figi
Travel and Outdoors
Expect detours on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and Bike Trail during The Confluence construction
With construction for The Confluence continuing along Waller Creek, trail users should expect route disruptions for the next several months.
July 10, 2024
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Laura Figi
Travel and Outdoors
It’s Pollinator Week — here are a few ways to get involved in Austin
Support Central Texas’ pollinators by planting native species, attending Pollinator Week events, and supporting local beekeepers.
June 17, 2024
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Laura Figi
City
The Zilker Eagle mini-train is back on the rails
The highly anticipated mini-train at Zilker Park will reopen this week after four years of renovations.
June 10, 2024
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Laura Figi
City
Austin’s GIS mapping decoded
Did you know the city and county provide interactive GIS maps of Austin to connect you to resources and help you get to know your communities?
May 21, 2024
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Monica Garske
Arts
UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum to reveal expansion plan
Event-goers will take a first look at the art institution’s future.
May 14, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
Play
Hiking guide for Austin
Check out these 11 hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around Austin for outdoor adventures.
May 13, 2024
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Trevor Peters
Parks and Recreation
Skyline Park debuts in Easton Park
The 21-acre green space has two playgrounds, splash pads, public art, and plenty of space for outdoor activities and community gatherings.
May 8, 2024
Travel and Outdoors
Local artist encourages connection through Conversation Stones along the trail
The project by Austinite Diego Miroě-Rivera features 32 stones and is part of TEMPO, the Trail Conservancy’s temporary public art program.
May 1, 2024
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Laura Figi
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The Buy
Seasonal
Our favorite things to bring to the park
May 17, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
Apparel
15 cozy, functional apparel items on Amazon worth the buy
October 21, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
Travel
6 products to make flying more comfortable (we promise)
September 13, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Latest News
Culture
55 facts about Matthew McConaughey for his 55th birthday
November 1, 2024
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Laura Figi
Events
Celebrate western culture + film at “Look West” in Luck, Texas
October 31, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
History
Time capsule from 1943 dubs Austin “The Friendly City”
October 31, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
City
Here’s how many 100º days Austin saw in 2024
October 30, 2024
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Laura Figi
More from ATXtoday
Live
We’ll take “Austin” for 400
How well do you know ATX? We’re bringing you some fun facts about the city and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.
October 30, 2024
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Laura Figi
Culture
Your dating horror stories in Austin
We get it — dating in the Capital City can be scary.
October 29, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
Business
Into the “Shark Tank": How Destin George Bell is changing exercise with Card.io app
The Austin-based entrepreneur created a gameified, turf war-style app that lets folks challenge each other to “claim” areas of town as they exercise.
October 28, 2024
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Laura Figi
Culture
How to create an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos
Learn about the different elements of altar creation and how to create your own at home.
October 28, 2024
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Adriana Christian
Food
Your short n’ sweet guide to espresso martinis around Austin
If you’re headed to see Sabrina Carpenter in concert at the Moody Center on Monday, Oct. 28, sip on that me espresso first.
October 25, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
Events
10 Halloween events in Austin
From spine-chilling drag shows to eerie outdoor movie nights, Austin has a haunting lineup of events to celebrate Halloween on Thursday, Oct. 31.
October 25, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
Culture
5 chilling ghost stories that haunt Austin
Fans of all things freaky will want to read these five urban legends in Austin places —
and we’re not skimping on the scares.
October 24, 2024
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Laura Figi
Culture
13 Austin-themed Halloween costumes
From Peter Pan to a Texas Rollergirl, we’ve got your tips for being the best-dressed pumpkin at the party.
October 24, 2024
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London Gibson
City
Your Austin voting guide for the November elections
From what’s on the ballot to “I Voted” sticker freebies, here’s a full breakdown of voting season in Austin.
October 23, 2024
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STAFF
Culture
Activities for retired locals in Austin
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Austin.
October 23, 2024
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STAFF