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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
The Austin skyline as seen from Lady Bird Lake, with buildings reflected in the water.
Development
Southern Spirit Transmission project aims to connect ERCOT to the southeastern US power grid
The project, in partnership with state regulators and Pattern Energy, could provide ERCOT with up to 3,000 megawatts of power in case of emergency.
January 5, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Weather
Why Central Texas is known as ‘Flash Flood Alley’
We’re talking about how Austin earned the nickname Flash Flood Alley and became the Flash Flood Capital of the US.
October 9, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Travel and Outdoors
Austin is in store for a warm, wet fall
According to climate prediction outlooks released by NOAA this week, Austin’s fall will be temperate and rainy.
September 22, 2023
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London Gibson
The Austin skyline at dusk.
City
UT research may help Austin address record-breaking heat
A federally funded program at UT Austin could help ATX be more prepared during future heatwaves.
September 8, 2023
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London Gibson
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Travel and Outdoors
How to help local birds during fall migration with Lights Out, Texas
By turning off non-essential lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. you can help local birds travel safely.
August 28, 2023
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Nicholas Caballero
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City
City pools will be free for the rest of the summer
The City of Austin announced it would waive admission to city pools until Saturday, Sept. 30 due to ongoing excessive heat.
August 9, 2023
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London Gibson
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 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
The Austin skyline in the distance, with Lady Bird Lake and the boardwalk in the foreground stretching toward it.
Travel and Outdoors
How hot will it be in Austin this summer?
Between an El Niño phenomenon and an early triple-digit-day, we’re breaking down what you need to know ahead of the summer season.
June 8, 2023
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London Gibson
A look down the street in the Seaholm District, showing trees covered with ice.
Weather
The numbers behind Winter Storm Mara
In 72 hours, 10.5 million trees took damage, AFD spent $130,000, and dispatchers took 4,000 calls.
April 14, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Austin
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
July 28, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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Events
The Back 2 The Video Store pop-up is now open in Downtown Austin
Bask in 1990s nostalgia at this hyper-themed speakeasy, where the video store comes back in a new way with cocktails, community, and pop-culture.
July 24, 2025
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Laura Figi
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City
Downtown Austin Alliance debuts new XOXO app and photo competition
Downtown’s nonprofit city preservation organization created an app to make exploring the Capital City easier.
July 22, 2025
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Laura Figi