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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.
April 01, 2026 03:19 PM
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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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Business
4 reasons Austin could become the next big AI hub
Here’s why local business leaders believe Austin could become a big name in artificial intelligence.
September 20, 2023
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Real Estate
A peek inside the 37th annual AIA Austin Homes Tour
This year’s AIA Austin Homes Tour will feature nine homes, all new or newly renovated, from local architects.
September 7, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Meet 10 finalists from Eliza Page’s Austin Shines design challenge
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City
Budget breakdown: What makes up Austin’s $6.3 billion budget
The largest budget in Austin’s history will ask voters to decide on whether or not to approve a tax increase, which would raise homeowners’ bills by ~$303 annually.
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Food
85+ restaurants will participate in this year’s Austin Restaurant Weeks
Stay hungry my friends, because this celebration of local dining also helps feed folks in the community through the Central Texas Food Bank.
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Laura Figi
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Business
Meet the top 15 Austin companies that made the 2025 Inc. 5000 list
Look out, you just might be working for one of these trailblazing companies that are growing faster than you can say “Inc. 5000"
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Laura Figi
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Culture
“The Nightmare Before Christmas” will light up Austin this fall
The famous holiday film from Tim Burton will set up shop at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center for just over two months.
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Laura Figi
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Travel and Outdoors
The goats are baaack on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail
The Trail Conservancy and Rent-a-Ruminant partnered to bring a herd of 150 goats to help clear noxious plants, like poison ivy.
August 11, 2025
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