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Travel and Outdoors
Help us guess how many 100º days Austin will have in 2025
Austin could be in for a hot year, but how does that translate to days over 100º? We want guesses from our readers.
May 16, 2025 04:10 PM
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Laura Figi
A black-and-white photograph of a suburban street covered in snow. A large Chevrolet Suburban is parked on the snowy road, with visible tracks in the slush. A person wearing winter gear is skiing behind the vehicle, holding onto a rope for balance. Snow blankets the surrounding trees and houses, capturing a rare winter moment in Austin, Texas. The image is credited to the Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.
History
The history of snow in Austin, TX
We’re digging into the historic data on snow in Texas, from annual averages to largest storms.
January 17, 2025
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London Gibson
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City
Winter weather preparedness guide for Austin
Your local guide on how to prepare for winter weather events
January 6, 2025
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STAFF
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City
Here’s how many 100º days Austin saw in 2024
Spoiler alert, there were far fewer 100º days in 2024 than 2023. Get your final guesses ready, because we’re not expecting any more to hit this year.
October 30, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Travel and Outdoors
The Farmer’s Almanac predicts a wet summer and warm fall
The warm weather is catching up with Austin — both the Farmer’s Almanac and National Weather Service expect warm weather through November.
August 15, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Travel and Outdoors
Remembering Austin’s hottest day on record
Austin’s hottest day on record was September 5, 2000, when the Capital City hit 112°.
August 13, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Food
Happy hours that will have you wishing for a heatwave
You can save some cash when the thermometer peaks with these six summertime specials celebrating Austin’s hot weather.
July 2, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Travel and Outdoors
How hot will summer 2024 be in Austin?
We want you — our readers — to guess how many days will surpass 100º this summer as the first triple-digit day of the year approaches.
June 26, 2024
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Laura Figi
The sun sets over houses and the Colorado River from Mount Bonnell.
City
Here’s what every Austinite needs to know about heat safety
Stay calm, cool, and collected this summer.
June 5, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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City
How to save water with rainwater harvesting
Help conserve water and lower the cost of your bills with a rainwater collection system in your backyard.
April 18, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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City
ERCOT issues Weather Watch for Jan. 15-17
Be prepared for freezing weather coming through Central Texas early next week.
January 10, 2024
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London Gibson
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How to give back during Amplify Austin Day 2026
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City
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Culture
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Austin
Dining in ATX is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
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Culture
Needlepoint is back: Here’s how to try it in Austin
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Food
Delicious margarita deals for National Margarita Day
Sip your way through these salty, tangy, and refreshing local specials for National Margarita Day.
February 19, 2026
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Travel and Outdoors
Become an expert on native flowers
Keep local love growing this spring with local plants.
February 18, 2026
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Sports
The return of El Tree: Everything to know about the 2026 Austin FC season
Get the ultimate Austin FC playbook, including the schedule, where + how to watch, game day eats, and how to make the best of your trip to Q2 Stadium.
February 17, 2026
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Laura Figi
the Austin, Texas skyline with Barton Springs Pool visible in the foreground.
Culture
Best things to do in Austin: A must-see list for visitors
From historic landmarks to rooftop bars, this guide rounds up the must-try restaurants, sights, and nightlife spots that make the Capital City shine.
February 17, 2026
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Culture
iMcConaughey: Bite-sized wisdom to start your day
One of Austin’s most famous A-listers is known for sharing a few words of encouragement on Instagram, so we put together our favorites for you.
February 16, 2026
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Laura Figi
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Real Estate
Step inside some of the most expensive home listings in Austin
These mansions are on the market right now, so you can dare to dream about living in some of Austin’s nicest homes.
February 12, 2026
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Laura Figi