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Where to treat your pup on International Dog Day
We’re not barking up the wrong tree — Austin’s many four-legged friends deserve a treat on their special day.
August 21, 2025 02:33 PM
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Laura Figi
Three women playing an interactive arcade-style game in a dimly lit room with vibrant neon colors. One woman in the foreground, wearing a red tank top, engages with a console featuring illuminated buttons. A large pixelated LED wall displays colorful patterns, while a timer with '53 seconds' and heart icons are visible on a scoreboard in the background, adding to the dynamic, futuristic atmosphere.
Wellness
Sober-friendly activities in Austin
We’ve found 15+ things to do in ATX that aren’t eating or drinking alcohol.
January 10, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A collage featuring a diverse group of people, including Fran Harris, Adam Walker, The Tiarras, Richard Rhodes, Destin George Bell, Ben Duong arranged with vibrant overlays in red, blue, and purple tones on a textured background.
Culture
9 of our favorite interviews from 2024
We spent 2024 doing what we do best — chatting with Austinites who are making our fair city a better place.
December 17, 2024
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Laura Figi
A colorful assortment of macarons arranged in a decorative gift box, featuring flavors in vibrant hues like blue, yellow, red, and brown against a red and patterned backdrop.
Food
Where to get holiday cookies in ATX
Treat Santa (or your loved ones) to some gourmet goodies from local bakeries this year — they’re a present all their own.
December 13, 2024
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Laura Figi
A vibrant display inside Prototype Vintage in Austin, Texas. It features a colorful selection of garments, including a pink blouse, an orange cardigan, and yellow shorts. Below, there is a rack with neatly arranged clothes in a variety of hues and patterns. Accessories such as sunglasses, bags, and other items are displayed on nearby shelves and tables. The shop's decor includes a poster reading "Proteotype Vintage Design," adding to the retro aesthetic.
Business
Local gems to support on Small Business Saturday
The Capital City is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 26, 2024
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STAFF
A box with pastries and sweets inside.
Food
Bread winners: 10 Austin bakeries you’ll love
If you knead an excuse to eat a sweet treat, these local bakeries will rise to the occasion.
November 20, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
The basement speakeasy of Tiger Lilly has wallpaper on the wall and ceilings, hanging plants, and a mirrored bar.
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
Colorful outdoor seating area with a vibrant mural covering the building's wall. The mural features whimsical, colorful shapes, including rainbows, clouds, and abstract designs. Wooden tables with metal chairs are arranged under dark blue umbrellas with scalloped edges.
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
A wintry background with snowflakes that reads "ATXtoday's 2024 Gift Guide."
Culture
ATXtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 8, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
An open air reception area at Camp Lucy.
Play
Wedding venues in Austin
Check out this list of local spots to host your special event.
November 5, 2024
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STAFF
A hand holding a burger in a dimly lit room with colorful, twinkling lights in the background. The burger is a double patty with cheese and pickles on a fluffy bun.
Food
10 spots to grab a late-night meal in Austin
Sometimes you get the munchies late at night, so we’re helping out with a list of spots that stay open late around Austin.
October 3, 2024
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STAFF
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Two hands holding glasses of orange-colored craft beer, raised for a toast in an outdoor setting. The scene features a cozy beer garden with trees, string lights, picnic tables, and a mix of casual seating in the background. The ambiance is relaxed, with the evening sky transitioning from day to dusk, and people are sitting around, enjoying the space.
Play
Your ultimate guide to Austin breweries
Sip your way through the Capital City at these 23 local breweries.
June 20, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A display of delicate gold and silver chain bracelets, charms, and jewelry pieces arranged neatly on trays at a boutique or pop-up jewelry station. Small price tags label the items, and a person with a white sleeve is partially visible in the background behind the counter.
Business
Loveweld’s new flagship location to open on North Lamar Boulevard
The permanent jewelry bar offers 14k gold and sterling silver chains that can be customized with charms and welded onto the wearer.
June 19, 2025
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Laura Figi
A plate of barbecue on a wooden table
Food
Your ultimate guide to Austin barbecue
There’s nothing more Texan than a good ol’ barbecue joint — so let’s explore some of Austin’s best.
June 19, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
Coat of arms-style emblem featuring a red, white, and blue shield outlined in gold with a gold oil lamp in the blue section at the top. Above the shield is a winged crest with a red cross on a gold sword, and a stylized crown. Below the shield, the text “City of Austin” is written in curved, dark blue capital letters.
City
What does the City of Austin’s flag mean?
Austin’s crest and flag have been around since 1915 and still hold modern significance to this day.
June 17, 2025
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Laura Figi
Three dishes on the table at KGBBQ
Food
A history of James Beard winners and semifinalists in Austin
There are dozens of Austin James Beard Award winners and semifinalists from years’ past — let’s get to know them a little bit ahead of the 2024 awards.
June 17, 2025
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Laura Figi
A cozy, eclectic lounge area with a mid-century modern vibe. In the foreground, a wooden apothecary-style cabinet holds an open coffee table book flanked by two wooden lamps with white shades, surrounded by leafy green plants. Small bowls filled with chocolate and matchbooks sit on either side. In the background, a tan leather couch is centered below a geometric textile hanging on the wall, with a round, glowing paper lantern suspended above. Large windows line the right side, letting in natural light.
Business
Exclusive: Peek inside Austin’s first Switchyards work club
The “neighborhood work club” begins offering memberships on Wednesday, June 18 — and they’ve been known to sell out in minutes.
June 16, 2025
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Laura Figi
Modern urban streetscape featuring contemporary multi-story buildings with large glass windows and vertical wooden slats. The corner building has a ground-floor café with outdoor seating filled with people. Pedestrians, cyclists, and cars move along the tree-lined street, while clear blue skies and birds in flight complete the scene.
City
Peek inside the upcoming redesign for the Twin Oaks Shopping Center
The former site of the temporary H-E-B at South Congress Avenue will be redeveloped to include retail, office, and residential space.
June 12, 2025
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Laura Figi
A person leans over a pool table aiming a cue stick at a white ball, preparing to take a shot. The table has "SPARE BIRDIE" branding printed on the green felt. The venue features multiple pool tables, bar seating, and a high ceiling with exposed ductwork and purple ambient lighting. People are seated and mingling in the background, contributing to a lively and social atmosphere.
Events
Last-minute ideas to celebrate Father’s Day
We’ve got dad-itude. Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15, and we’re here to help you show love to the parents in town.
June 10, 2025
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Laura Figi
An LED Butterfly sculpture suspended from the ceiling in a dark room. Red and blue bean bags are on the floor and people look up at the sculpture.
Culture
Balloon Museum will open an exhibit in Austin this summer
The “Let’s Fly – Art Has No Limits” exhibit will set up shop to showcase work from 19 international artists in Austin all summer.
June 10, 2025
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Laura Figi
A modern restaurant interior featuring a long green terrazzo bar with round leather stools, open kitchen in the background, and a row of two-person booths with olive green cushions and white tiled walls. Warm lighting, floor-to-ceiling windows, and wood accents create an airy, inviting atmosphere.
Food
Take a first look at Paperboy’s new restaurant in south Austin
Paperboy South features an expansive kitchen, a covered patio with room for 65 guests, and a walk-up window for grabbing bites + bevs on the go.
June 9, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal