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April Fools’ pranks in Austin that we almost fell for
We’ve got some jokers in the Capital City, and these pranks from local businesses almost had us fooled.
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Lifting local restaurateurs with the sisters-in-law behind Playground ATX
The culinary incubator opened on Airport Boulevard last year with a mission in mind: to build up local chefs and create a community space.
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25 of our favorite interviews from 2023
We spent this year getting to know our city and its residents even better.
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Artists to watch: Alejandro Hendricks turned filmmaking from a dream into a reality
Hendricks — an AfroTech alum and rising star — is a local filmmaker who specializes in creating a moment through the magic of film.
December 14, 2023
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Meet the 2023 class of Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars
Industry magazine StarChefs named 16 local chefs, bartenders, sommeliers, and tastemakers from Austin on its 2023 Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars list.
November 28, 2023
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ATXtoday’s 31 days of local shopping
Follow along with us as we highlight some of the best local stores in Austin this December.
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Sports
Luxury meets pickleball at Other Racquet Social Club
We got a sneak preview of the new spot on Manor Road, which is slated to open to the public next month.
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14 Austin-based businesses made Deloitte Technology’s Fast 500 Awards
Austin showed its colors as a national tech hub, with more businesses on the Fast 500 Awards list than any other city in the Lone Star State.
November 8, 2023
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City Editor Figi’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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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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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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