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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
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Culture
11 holiday light displays in and around Austin to catch this season
November 21, 2024
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Laura Figi
Arts
A dozen Austin references you didn’t notice in Trader Joe’s
November 21, 2024
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Laura Figi
Food
Bread winners: 10 Austin bakeries you’ll love
November 20, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
Theatre
Snag tickets to these holiday shows in Austin
November 20, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Culture
How to Keep Austin Cheer’d with Me Nd Adam
‘Tis the season to give back to the Austin community through Me Nd Adam’s Keep Austin Cheer’d — an annual charity event that benefits Casa Marianella.
November 19, 2024
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Laura Figi
Travel and Outdoors
7 spots we love in Fredericksburg, Texas
In need of a weekend getaway? You’re in luck — we’re sharing our favorite restaurants, wineries, and stores in Fredericksburg, Texas.
November 18, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
Play
40 volunteer opportunities in Austin
This list of volunteer opportunities in Austin, TX includes everything from building homes for people in need to fostering shelter animals.
November 18, 2024
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STAFF
City
How Kirk Watson was voted mayor again in 2024
Kirk Watson has a storied history of being Mayor of Austin, and with his re-election confirmed, he’ll serve another four-year term.
November 15, 2024
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Laura Figi
Culture
Shop local at these holiday markets in Austin
‘Tis the season to start shopping for the holidays and anything you can buy, you can buy local at one of these holiday markets.
November 15, 2024
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Laura Figi
Culture
Which locations around Austin deserve a historical marker?
Historical markers are physical signs, plaques, and statues that commemorate a significant place or event. Where would you like to see a historical marker around Austin?
November 15, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Development
A new event venue hits Downtown Austin
There’s a new place to host your weddings and special events at the corner of 4th Street and Colorado Street.
November 14, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Food
Stargazer bar and cafe opening in east Austin
The new spot will take over the former Austin Eastciders Taproom and serve goodies from a handful of local businesses.
November 13, 2024
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Laura Figi
Food
7 restaurants in Austin earn MICHELIN Stars
Let’s dig into the first-ever picks, including 14 local Bib Gourmand Awards and a handful of MICHELIN-recommended spots, for the MICHELIN Guide Texas.
November 12, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
Events
Your guide to the Texas Book Festival 2024
Authors from Texas — including Matthew McConaughey, Malcolm Gladwell, and Ernest Cline — will share their books, participate in panels, and more
November 11, 2024
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Laura Figi