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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
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Business
Stamp passports, win prizes: 10 longtime businesses to visit in October
During Legacy Business Month, locals are invited to celebrate Austin’s community fixtures through a competitive challenge.
October 1, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
An outdoor sign for Shady Grove, a well-known spot in Austin, Texas. The sign has a rustic, retro vibe with the words 'Shady Grove' prominently displayed in neon letters. The text is styled with a rope design that adds a touch of western flair. Above the name, a smaller sign reads 'HAMBURGERS' in bold, glowing letters. Below, an arrow points to the right with the phrase 'STOP-A-WHILE' in faded neon. The sign is mounted on a weathered metal frame, with lush green trees in the background.
Food
Austin restaurants you miss the most
ATXtoday readers shared which local restaurants + meals they miss the most — and we think you’ll agree.
September 27, 2024
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STAFF
A lively group of people enjoying a sunny day by the pool at an outdoor bar. They are seated under white umbrellas with scalloped edges, with drinks in hand. Some are waving their arms and smiling with excitement, creating a joyful, relaxed atmosphere. The people are dressed in colorful, casual summer outfits, with one person wearing a vibrant tropical shirt and another in a graphic tee that reads 'Your Hole is My Goal.' In the foreground, there is a pool with shimmering water.
Sports
East Side Mini Open tees up for sixth year
Score a hole-in-fun at east Austin’s charitable mini-golf showdown.
September 25, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
A large crowd of people, some dressed in Oktoberfest costunes, stand in a crowd holding steins. Above them, many different flags hang from the ceiling.
Events
Prost, Austin: Oktoberfest brews + events
Looking for a German beer or an opportunity to wear your Oktoberfest attire? You’ve come to the right place.
September 17, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
The sign for Home Slice Pizza is of a winking chef holding a pizza
Live
Move over, Vegas: Behind Austin’s iconic neon signs
Let’s glow over the signage that lights up Austin nights and the local artists who make it happen.
September 13, 2024
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STAFF
A group of people preparing coffee at a coffee station. One person operates a grinder, while another pours milk into a cup. A third person stands nearby holding a menu or brochure. The setting is indoors with string lights and metal beams visible in the background. Disposable coffee cups are stacked on the counter in front of them.
Food
A quick guide to Austin Coffee Festival 2024
Back for the third year, Austin Coffee Festival will showcase some of the top coffee, tea, and chai purveyors in the country.
September 12, 2024
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Laura Figi
Two orange cocktails, one with the Texas Longhorn logo attached to it, sit on a white table in front of buckets of beer. In the background, large green plants reach to the ceiling of an outdoor patio.
Sports
Where to eat + drink on Texas Longhorn game days
Get your horns (and pinkies) up — here’s where to get the best deals when the Longhorns take the field.
September 11, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
A serene lakeside scene with a colorful inflatable watermelon tube and a blue float resting on grassy ground near the water’s edge. A colorful beach bag and water bottles are also in the foreground. The lake is calm, surrounded by lush green trees and distant hills, with a small boathouse visible on the far shore. The sky is overcast, with clouds hanging above the peaceful landscape.
Culture
This, not that: Alternatives for popular Austin attractions
Looking for things to do, but keep running across the same old stuff? Check out these local-approved (not-so) hidden gems.
September 11, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
A crowded indoor market under a large white tent filled with shoppers browsing various booths displaying art, antiques, and other vintage items. Many shoppers are wearing wide-brimmed hats and casual attire. The atmosphere is lively and bustling, with people closely examining the items on display, which include framed paintings and decorative artifacts.
Travel and Outdoors
Take a day trip to Marburger Farm Antique Show
The five-day festival draws vintage designers + collectors, musicians, and celebrities to Round Top, Texas.
September 9, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
An outdoor bar and seating area in the evening, filled with people enjoying drinks and conversation. The setting features long wooden picnic tables under string lights and a large ceiling fan. The bar area is partially enclosed with a wooden slatted design and illuminated by round hanging lights. In the background, a building with purple lighting and a sign that reads 'COSMIC' adds to the vibrant atmosphere.
Culture
Party like a local: How to celebrate a birthday in Austin
You can have your cake and eat it too — here’s how we recommend spending a birthday in ATX.
September 9, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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A lively outdoor gathering at a quirky, art-filled venue in Austin, Texas. The space features bright pink triangular sun shades stretched overhead and matching pink umbrellas covering metal café tables and picnic benches. People of various ages sit at the tables, chatting, eating, and enjoying the relaxed atmosphere. A small stage at the center is framed by a corrugated metal roof and decorated with a bold black-and-white abstract mural; a DJ stands behind a booth with speakers on either side. Surrounding the space are lush green plants, string lights with pink bulbs, and a misting fan creating a fine haze for cooling. A white trailer with a large QR code and thank-you message for supporting The VORTEX sits to the left, blending into the venue’s artsy, community-focused vibe.
Culture
The best weekly discounts, specials + events in Austin
Why wait until the weekend to have fun? Discover the best weeknight events in Austin and elevate your after-work plans.
June 9, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
The Austin skyline in front of a red and purple sky.
Live
How well do you know Austin trivia?
We’re bringing you 35 fun facts about the Capital City, so you’ll want to quiz yourself whether you’re a trivia fiend or local enthusiast.
June 6, 2025
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Laura Figi
barton springs pool on a summer day with a green lawn full of people laying on towels
Culture
50 ways to cool off in Austin
From historic pools and lazy rivers to lakeside parks and splash pads, here’s where you can dive in and cool down around the Capital City this summer.
June 5, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A group of people participating in a Pride parade walking around with banners, balloons, and flags in downtown Austin
Culture
Here’s why Austin celebrates Pride Month in June and August
Austinites are lucky to have two Pride Months each year — but have you ever wondered why?
June 3, 2025
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London Gibson
People relax and socialize in and around a pool at the Austin Motel during a “Float Film” event. An inflatable movie screen is set up at the edge of the pool, with inflatable floats and colorful drinks adding to the festive atmosphere. Some guests float in the water while others stand or sit poolside under red-and-white umbrellas. The motel’s retro sign and mid-century buildings are visible in the background.
Events
Float-in flicks: Where to watch a movie on the water in Austin
Make the most of summer nights with this guide to the best poolside and lakeside movie screenings in Austin.
June 3, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
Downtown Austin from the east, featuring train tracks running through a busy street, lined with trees and vegetation in the foreground. Modern high-rise buildings with glass and steel facades dominate the skyline, interspersed with older, low-rise structures. Cars navigate the streets below, and traffic lights and street signs add to the busy, bustling atmosphere. Clear skies with light clouds above the city.
Culture
If Downtown is Austin’s living room, what does that make the rest of town?
Mayor Kirk Watson calls Downtown “Austin’s living room,” so we’re speculating on what that means for the rest of the city.
June 2, 2025
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Laura Figi
A vibrant concert stage illuminated with neon blue, pink, and red lights, featuring a futuristic spaceship-inspired design. A large disco ball resembling a planet with rings hangs in the center, surrounded by a backdrop of glowing lines and space-themed visuals. Performers and musicians are on stage, dressed in colorful outfits, engaging with the crowd. Audience members can be seen in the foreground, capturing the moment with their phones. The atmosphere is lively and electrifying.
Play
38 upcoming concerts in Austin
From pop princesses to chart-topping bands, there’s no shortage of shows to see this year in the Live Music Capital of the World.
May 30, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A map of Austin with orange squares showing Zilker Park, the Austin Convention Center, The Long Center, and the Texas Capitol.
Real Estate
How well do you know the map of Austin?
We’ve got a game for you — test your knowledge of how well you know Austin venues by the address alone.
May 29, 2025
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Laura Figi
aerial view of the austin skyline with skyscrapers, the colorado river, pedestrian bridges and trees
City
A new chapter for Austin: Inside the 2025 State of Downtown report
The Downtown Austin Alliance’s new State of Downtown report breaks down the data behind the Capital City’s development, tourism, real estate, and retail market.
May 28, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A plated dish of sliced medium-rare sirloin flap topped with blistered shishito peppers and drizzled with a rich brown sauce, served on a cream-colored plate with black trim. In the background, a square slice of bread topped with finely chopped herbs sits on a matching plate next to a glass of red wine.
Food
French-Texan bistro Le Calamar opens in Austin this week
The new restaurant from the Underdog team opens Thursday, May 29 with charcoal-cooked cuts, a pastry program, and happy hour martinis.
May 28, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal