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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.
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Emily Shea-Owen
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🌴 3 standout spaces for your next event
RestauRent offers venues in all shapes and sizes — for all occasions.
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Calling all fashionistas: Le Garage Sale returns to Austin soon
The semi-annual shopping experience — fueled by 140+ boutiques + brands — has dressed Austinites since 2001.
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Morgan O’Neal
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Sip in the South Pole at Lala’s new location
Sleigh all year at the Christmas bar’s new spot in south Austin.
August 12, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Three Austin venues announce closures — for now
Don’t lose hope, these three venues may soon reopen, but it’s time to bid them farewell in the meantime.
August 5, 2024
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Laura Figi
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First annual Freeze Week sends a chill over Austin
If you haven’t been to these local bars, now’s the time to break the ice.
August 2, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Bars
This Austin bar is one of the best in the US
East Austin music club Sahara Lounge is loved for its “old Austin” feel.
July 29, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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New sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics: Where to try them in Austin
Ah, we can just picture that Olympics podium and those shiny medals now.
July 25, 2024
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Monica Garske
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How to drink the rainbow in Austin
Here’s a cocktail for every hue in the kaleidoscopic.
July 23, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Local libations: A round of Austin-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Austin nod there — these craft beers found around ATX take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
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