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50+ wonderful coffee shops to try out in Austin
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
September 03, 2025 10:00 AM
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STAFF
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City
City Editor London’s 3 favorite Austin news stories from 2023
Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting ATXtoday with the gift of your membership.
November 6, 2023
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Events
AfroTech conference will move to Houston next year
After two years of holding the Black-owned business conference in Austin, AfroTech will move to H-Town beginning in November 2024.
November 6, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Food
Where to find delicious tres leches in Austin
Triple the milk equals triple the taste at these spots, which have been recommended by ATXtoday readers for their tres leches.
October 31, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Food
5 questions with Rae Wilson, founder of Austin-based Wine for the People
October is Texas Wine Month, so we sat down with Rae Wilson to learn about the past and future of Texas wine.
October 18, 2023
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London Gibson
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Food
Get a free scoop for Lick Honest Ice Cream’s 12th birthday
We’ll get to the pint — Lick Honest Ice Cream is giving away free scoops of its signature flavors in celebration of 12 years in business.
October 13, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Food
We’re buzzing for locally sourced Austin honey
We have the sweet details on local honey brands that are sourced from Central Texas bees.
October 9, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Food
Fall drink specials to try during October
Enjoy a pumpkin spice, berry cobbler matcha, butter beer, or a delicious array of other fall drink specials from Austin spots.
October 3, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Play
Stay in the know with 21 new and upcoming Austin restaurants
Dining in Austin is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
October 2, 2023
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London Gibson
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Events
Get some Art From the Streets this October
Get some state of the art pieces at the 31st Annual Art From the Streets show, which benefits at-risk artists in the community.
September 27, 2023
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Laura Figi
The original Kerbey Lane location in Austin's Rosedale neighborhood.
Business
Austin Made: How Kerbey Lane All Day Cafe became the family diner of ATX
The homegrown mini-chain has been serving Austinites pancakes, queso, and coffee for more than 40 years.
September 25, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Bunnies, egg hunts + buffets: Where to eat Easter brunch in Austin
Make your Easter Sunday egg-stra special with these local brunch specials and kid-approved activities.
April 4, 2025
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Play ball at the fifth annual ATX SPORTSFEST
The festival brings community members together to spectate, cheer, and compete in five casual sporting events.
April 3, 2025
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Laura Figi
Mayor Kirk Watson stands in front of a “Greetings from Austin, Texas” sign, smiling while wearing a gray suit, blue shirt, and red paisley tie. Behind him, an American flag and another official flag are displayed against a stone wall, with chairs lined up in the background.
City
How locals ‘Keep Austin Open’ with Mayor Kirk Watson
Your ATXtoday City Editors met with the mayor to ask him about his decades-long experience working in Austin and how his terms compare.
April 3, 2025
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Laura Figi
Arjav Ezekiel smiles and leans against a wooden shelf filled with bottles of wine, some with colorful and artistic labels. He is wearing a navy blazer over a white shirt and a blue baseball cap with a small embroidered design. Behind him, a large window with a blue frame lets in natural light, and yellow curtains hang beside it. Through the window, a tree and a house are visible in the background.
Food
Birdie’s Arjav Ezekiel named 2025 James Beard Award finalist
Though many local chefs + restaurants made the semifinalist cut, Birdie’s beverage director Arjav Ezekiel is Austin’s sole 2025 James Beard Award nominee.
April 2, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A cozy reading nook inside Vintage Books + Wine, featuring a wooden bookshelf filled with colorful books on the left. To the right, two plush teal armchairs sit against a white brick wall adorned with a butterfly-themed mural that reads "DRINK. READ. AND STAY AWHILE." A small rug lies beneath the chairs, and a postcard display stand is nearby. An open doorway with a "MORE SEATING" sign leads to another room with wooden walls and flooring. A fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall near the doorway.
Culture
Austin’s best book nooks: 10 places locals love to read
Looking for a place to devour your new book? ATXtoday readers revealed their favorite spots to read in Austin.
April 2, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A circular atrium in the Austin Convention Center with tall limestone walls, a high domed ceiling with metal supports, and multiple small windows allowing natural light. Glass and metal art pieces are mounted on the walls, and a staircase with a limestone railing leads to an upper level. Large glass doors provide access to the outside.
City
Your memories of the Austin Convention Center
The Austin Convention Center’s doors officially closed on Tuesday, April 1 as the city of Austin prepares to begin construction on a new, bigger facility.
April 1, 2025
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Laura Figi
A fake press release that reads "CatMetro, for immediate release, April 1, 2025. Breaking meows: the CapMetro Cats are Taking Over. Transit Authority Unexpectedly Transfers Control." followed by gibberish and "treatz please."
Culture
Our favorite April Fools’ jokes from Austin businesses
In case you missed it, local businesses trolled Austinites with some silly jokes in honor of the prankster holiday.
April 1, 2025
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Laura Figi
Exterior view of the Austin Convention Center in Downtown Austin, Texas, featuring a modern architectural design with large columns, metal framework, and limestone walls. A covered entrance is visible in the foreground, along with security cameras and potted plants. In the background, a tall glass skyscraper with a large advertisement for the television series "1923" starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren rises against a clear blue sky. Pedestrians walk along the sidewalk, and orange traffic cones are placed near the entrance.
City
How Austin plans to boost tourism without a convention center
A new initiative aims to keep the city buzzing with visitors while the Austin Convention Center undergoes a major overhaul.
March 31, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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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.
March 31, 2025
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STAFF
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Events
A brief history of Austin’s ABC Kite Fest
The ABC Kite Fest — originally called the Kite Tournament — has been an Austin staple for almost a century, providing free fun for kids and adults alike.
March 28, 2025
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Laura Figi