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ATXtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 29, 2025 03:21 PM
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Events
How to celebrate Leo season in Austin
Leo season is from now until August 23, so grab your fellow fire signs and let’s get astrological.
July 25, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Food
Exploring heirloom grains at Abby Jane Bakeshop and Barton Springs Mill
The business partners on Fitzhugh Road are dedicated to one thing: promoting the health and tastiness of ancient, heirloom grains.
July 24, 2023
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London Gibson
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Culture
Your guide to spending a day on Fitzhugh Road
Enjoy all the best stops on Fitzhugh, one of the booziest roads in the Hill Country.
July 24, 2023
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London Gibson
People sitting at picnic tables on the dock outside Mozart's Coffee Roasters, with Lake Austin in the background.
Culture
How to spend a perfect day in Austin
We asked our readers where they would take a friend from out of town — here’s the itinerary they gave us for a perfect day in the Capital City.
July 20, 2023
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London Gibson
An overhead view of Inn Cahoots' food truck garden and stage.
Development
Multipurpose events venue Inn Cahoots opens this weekend
Group hotel Inn Cahoots will celebrate with a weekend of giveaways, live music, pep rallies, and eats from several on-site food trucks.
July 19, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Food
Drink Up: Reader-favorite bars and restaurants
In honor of Drink Up Month, our readers shared their go-to spots for a refreshing beverage in the Austin area.
July 18, 2023
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London Gibson
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Food
Drink Up: 7 places to get frozen drinks in Austin
Don’t let the heat get you down — just grab a frozen drink at one of these local bars and restaurants.
July 14, 2023
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London Gibson
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Food
Drink Up: Let’s talk about the incredible potential of Texas wine
We spoke with Kelsey Kramer, director of education for William Chris Wine Company, about the bright future of Texas’ wine industry.
July 10, 2023
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London Gibson
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Food
Drink Up: Meet the Austin Boba Girls of Terrazzo Tea
The brand-new, vibey boba tea shop in East Austin is the perfect place to spend your day or night.
July 7, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Food
Kerbey Lane on South Lamar is open 24 hours again
Celebrate Kerbey Lane bringing late hours back with a new cocktail, seasonal menu, vegan options, and unconventional happy hour.
June 23, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Take a first look inside Pins Mechanical Co. at St. Elmo’s
Pins Mechanical Co. brings throwback games, yard hangs, and quirky cocktails to the St. Elmo District starting Thursday, April 17.
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Morgan O’Neal
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A wildlife guide to Lady Bird Lake
Meet the feathered, flippered, and furry locals who share Lady Bird Lake with us.
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Paramount Theatre unveils Summer Classic Film Series opening week schedule
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April 9, 2025
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Laura Figi
The exterior of The Driskill, a historic hotel in Austin, Texas, featuring Romanesque-style architecture with arched windows, decorative stonework, and a grand entrance with multiple balconies. A vintage car is parked on the street in front of the building.
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A brief history of Austin’s iconic Driskill Hotel
The oldest operating hotel in Austin and historical landmark set the stage for our growing city in 1886 and continues to host visitors more than a century later.
April 9, 2025
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A group of people lines up at a vibrant, graffiti-covered purple food truck that’s been converted from a school bus. The server leans on the counter, engaging with customers as they order. The bus features a rooftop seating area where a couple of patrons relax on lawn chairs under the trees. The truck’s design includes a large, black-and-white painted gorilla face on the front and playful curtains in the windows. The setting is shaded and urban, with surrounding trees and buildings in the background.
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Austin chefs vie for Lamb Jam Master title
Head to Lamb Jam 2025 on Wednesday, April 16 at east Austin’s Assembly Hall to vote for your favorite local bite.
April 8, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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Affordable home applications open for Whisper Valley
There are 48 new homes coming to the sustainable community, starting at $230,000 and designed for middle-income Austinites.
April 8, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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Little-known perks at the Austin Public Library
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April 7, 2025
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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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Morgan O’Neal
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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