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Culture
Unwrap these 4 gifts given to the city of Austin
These city gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
December 23, 2025 11:58 PM
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STAFF
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City
CapMetro BikeShare launches this summer in Austin
A new fleet of 100% electric-assist bikes will operate under a new name with a fresh look.
June 25, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Travel and Outdoors
Swim into this history of Deep Eddy Pool
We’re diving into the deep end of history about Texas’ oldest swimming pool, which has been keeping Austinites cool for over a century.
June 24, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Arts
Step into a magical fairyland at Zilker Botanical Garden
Austinites can live out their enchanted fantasies at Woodland Faerie Trail this summer.
June 21, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Culture
Your Austin summer bucket list
Remember making these when you were a kid? Here’s an adult version — now all you need to do is cross off your list.
June 19, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Travel and Outdoors
It’s Pollinator Week — here are a few ways to get involved in Austin
Support Central Texas’ pollinators by planting native species, attending Pollinator Week events, and supporting local beekeepers.
June 17, 2024
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Laura Figi
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A $350 million investment transforms The Club at Horseshoe Bay Resort
The exclusive club is making a big splash in the Texas Lake & Hill Country.
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Your guide to summer fun in Boerne
Discover what Boerne, TX has to offer this season.
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Travel and Outdoors
New boutique RV resort offers nostalgic Texas Hill Country getaway
Camp Landa in New Braunfels transports travelers back in time with its retro aesthetic and outdoor-centric amenities.
May 28, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Travel and Outdoors
How Austin’s park system compares nationwide
The Capital City’s park system ranked No. 3 in Texas and No. 44 in the US in ParkScore’s annual report.
May 24, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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At least eight goats eat the leaves off a plant at the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail.
Travel and Outdoors
The goats are baaack on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail
The Trail Conservancy and Rent-a-Ruminant partnered to bring a herd of 150 goats to help clear noxious plants, like poison ivy.
August 11, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Industry ICYMI: 3 Austin business headlines you may have missed
Catch up on Austin’s business industry news with some of the biggest headlines of the week.
August 7, 2025
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Laura Figi
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40+ great brunch restaurants to try in Austin
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in town, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, micheladas, and more.
August 6, 2025
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Laura Figi
An overhead view of a vibrant spread of Trinidad and Tobago dishes, including a central plate of goat meat in rich, brown sauce garnished with green onions. Surrounding dishes feature grilled chicken, stewed greens, mashed yams, white rice, crinkle-cut fries topped with sauce and herbs, and two types of flatbread—one plain and one stuffed. Small bowls of dipping sauces complete the presentation.
Food
Keep Austin eating: 3 morsels of food + restaurant news
There are two new openings and a closure on the way, including Chef Janelle Romeo’s new Trinidad and Tobago cuisine, an Irish cafe, and a Tatsu-Ya restaurant closing.
August 5, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Culture
How to spend the day on Burnet Road
Whether you’re looking to eat, drink, shop, see a game, or just explore the city, Burnet Road has everything you need across 7.2 miles.
August 4, 2025
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Laura Figi
Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles sit at a Comic-Con panel. Padalecki is on the left with shoulder-length hair and a casual jacket over a graphic t-shirt, with a name card reading "Jared Padalecki" in front of him. Ackles is on the right, with shorter hair and wearing a dark jacket, looking toward him. Both are seated behind microphones, with Comic-Con logos on the table and the backdrop behind them. Bottled water is on the table.
Culture
29 celebrities who live in Austin
It’s not just us who love Austin — dozens of celebrities have chosen to forgo New York and Los Angeles in favor of the Capital City.
July 31, 2025
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Laura Figi
A modern, open-concept living space with a neutral color palette, featuring a beige sofa, a black coffee table, and a dining area with a round wooden table and matching chairs. The space has textured, curved walls, large windows allowing natural light, and minimalist décor, including abstract artwork and a black pendant light above the dining table. The kitchen in the background has wooden cabinetry and stainless steel appliances.
Real Estate
ICON breaks ground on a dozen new 3D-printed homes in Mueller
Act fast if you’re interested in living in one of the new Mueller homes, because only a few are still available.
July 31, 2025
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Laura Figi
A large crowd browses tables stacked with books under a white event tent. People of various ages flip through pages, chat, and examine titles. The tables are neatly arranged with colorful book covers, and the atmosphere is lively and bustling.
Events
Texas Book Festival announces R.L. Stine, Chelsea Handler, and Ali Hazelwood in initial lineup
The annual free book festival will share the full lineup of 250+ authors in early September, but here’s a sneak preview of 18 that are on the list ahead of November.
July 30, 2025
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Laura Figi
An overhead look at dipping ramen noodles, fried chicken, and mole.
Food
Ramen Del Barrio will move into its first brick-and-mortar this year
The Bib Gourmand Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant will stay in north Austin and take over the former Bullseye Bakery space.
July 28, 2025
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Laura Figi