Sports in Austin, Texas

A GIF of tennis players at the ATX Open in Austin.

Sports

🎾 This event is a grand slam for Austin

The 2025 ATX Open returns next month, bringing world-class talent to Austin.

Sponsored by League One Volleyball

Fran Harris cuts down a basketball net, a tradition often associated with celebrating a significant victory in basketball. Harris is wearing a Texas Longhorns basketball jersey and is captured in the act of removing the net from the hoop.

Sports

How Fran Harris is driving Austin’s WNBA dreams

An Austin local and hoops trailblazer is making the case for the Capital City to join the WNBA.

November 22, 2024

Morgan O’Neal

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

Morgan O’Neal

A nighttime scene featuring a pathway lined with glowing jack-o'-lanterns hanging from trees. The lanterns illuminate the dark forest, casting an eerie yet enchanting atmosphere. A group of silhouetted people, including adults and children, walk toward the glowing lights, with mist rising in the background, enhancing the haunting, Halloween-like setting.

Play

Fall events happening in Austin

Autumn in Austin is packed with seasonal celebrations, holiday happenings, and festivals for foodies and live music fanatics.

September 23, 2024

STAFF

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

Morgan O’Neal

An outdoor padel court facility with multiple courts enclosed by black wire fencing. The ground is covered in light-colored gravel, and there are gray sofas and black chairs under large, modern umbrellas for spectators. The scene is illuminated by uniquely designed streetlights with an evening sky overhead. Some people are seen playing on the courts in the background.

Sports

Padel Club Austin celebrates grand opening

With construction on the facility now complete, Austinites can try their hand at padel, a sport that melds tennis and squash.

September 10, 2024

Laura Figi

Sports

Your guide to game day: Cowboys and Texans

Football season is upon us, and we have the need-to-know info about the Cowboys and Texans + how to make the most out of game days.

September 5, 2024

Hanna Williford

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Our favorite things to bring to the park

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10 farmers markets around Austin

Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags, Austinites. We’ve rounded up ten farmers markets in the Austin area.

January 16, 2025

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“Saturday Night Live” creator donates archive to Harry Ransom Center

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Travel and Outdoors

Fly away on one of these nonstop flights out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

You’ll never have to deal with a layover again, because these are just a few of ABIA’s nonstop flights, which will take you to over 100 cities in the US and abroad.

January 15, 2025

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Food

12 restaurant openings to look forward to in 2025

Austin’s food + beverage scene is growing — here are a few new restaurants coming to the Capital City this year.

January 14, 2025

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Thousands of people gathered at Zilker Park, flying kites, in front of the Austin Skyline.

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How to navigate our community events page

Never again wonder how to browse for cool events in our city or how to upload your own.

January 14, 2025

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The pink granite dome of Enchanted Rock with rainy clouds overhead and a lake surrounding the rock.

Travel and Outdoors

Land acquisition will double the size of Enchanted Rock

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department purchased a parcel of land adjacent to the park famous for its massive pink granite dome.

January 13, 2025

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A rendering of a modern community hub featuring a light rail station adjacent to an H-E-B grocery store. The scene includes a paved plaza with people of various ages and backgrounds engaging in activities such as walking, cycling, and sitting at outdoor tables. A sleek light rail train is visible in the background, along with parked cars and lush greenery that frames the area. The architecture of the H-E-B store combines contemporary design with natural materials, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Trees provide shade, contributing to the vibrant, pedestrian-friendly environment.

City

Peek inside the future of light rail in Austin

Austin’s first light rail project is slated to open in 2033, featuring a bridge over Lady Bird Lake and planned connections to the airport.

January 13, 2025

Laura Figi

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Travel and Outdoors

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Culture

ATXtoday’s collaborative Austin playlist

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