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A group of eight people, including Mayor Kirk Watson, stands outdoors on a sunny day, holding an oversized ceremonial check for $8.4 million made out to “Austin’s Parks” from the Austin City Limits Music Festival and C3 Presents. The check is dated May 7, 2025. One person is dressed in a colorful hummingbird costume, and the group is posed on a paved path in a park-like setting with grass, trees, and utility poles in the background.
City
Austin Parks Foundation awards new round of ACL Festival grants
The slate of new grants goes toward projects including new bridge construction, shade structure creation, and trail repair.
January 12, 2026 04:17 PM
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Laura Figi
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Culture
Welcome to Bat City: What to do in your first week in Austin
Calling college co-eds — this easy guide with places to eat, explore, and learn will help you feel like a local in your new town.
August 17, 2023
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Kate Mazade
Inside a cave, with lights highlighting the craggy interior.
Travel and Outdoors
Spelunking through crystal caverns at Longhorn Cavern State Park
The Hill Country site was once home to an underground dance hall, an ancient river, and a church.
August 15, 2023
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London Gibson
The Zilker Eagle in a vintage, black and white photo with a visible skyline.
City
All about Zilker Park’s mini-train, the Zilker Eagle
The train has been out of commission since 2019 and delayed re-opening for nearly four years, but the Zilker Eagle could come back this year
August 14, 2023
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Laura Figi
A gif of places around Boerne, TX
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How to spend a weekend in charming Boerne, TX
Whether you’re looking to shop and dine or embark on a thrilling outdoor (or underground) adventure, Boerne has something for everyone.
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The Austin skyline as seen from Lady Bird Lake, with buildings reflected in the water.
Travel and Outdoors
Farmer’s Almanac predicts an unseasonably cold winter for Texans
This hot and dry summer won’t last forever, but it will last for a few more months before the cold weather rolls around in early 2024.
August 8, 2023
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Laura Figi
The Great Lawn at Zilker Park on a sunny day.
City
Zilker Park Vision Plan “shelved,” Mayor Kirk Watson says
The expansive overhaul of Austin’s signature park will not be moving forward, the mayor announced Monday.
August 7, 2023
A goat standing in the brush of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.
City
The Goats have left the Trail
The Rent-a-Ruminant goats have left the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail... for now. The Trail Conservancy hopes to bring the goats back this fall.
August 4, 2023
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Laura Figi
The Austin skyline, seen from the boardwalk over Lady Bird Lake.
Travel and Outdoors
Checking in on Austin’s 100º day count
Our readers submitted their best guesses as to how many 100º days Austin will see. Here’s how many are still in the running.
August 3, 2023
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London Gibson
An overhead view of Inn Cahoots' food truck garden and stage.
Development
Multipurpose events venue Inn Cahoots opens this weekend
Group hotel Inn Cahoots will celebrate with a weekend of giveaways, live music, pep rallies, and eats from several on-site food trucks.
July 19, 2023
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Laura Figi
A swimming hole in the Blanco River peeks through trees
Travel and Outdoors
Splashing around at Blanco State Park
Blanco State Park is one of the state’s oldest and smallest parks — but there’s still plenty to do at this Hill Country gem.
July 18, 2023
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London Gibson
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A bright yellow food truck labeled "Boteco ATX" serves Brazilian street food and is parked beside some potted tropical plants. The truck has a large serving window, a visible menu, and blue branding details, including a spray paint outline of Guy Fieri's head. A black chalkboard menu leans against the truck near the front wheel.
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