Welcome to Austin, Texas - a city with something for everyone. Whether you're a music lover, foodie, outdoor enthusiast, or history buff, Austin offers a wide range of activities and attractions to suit your interests. As the "Live Music Capital of the World," Austin's vibrant live music scene draws visitors from all over the globe. The culinary scene is just as impressive, with famous food trucks and award-winning restaurants showcasing the city's diverse cuisine. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the city's beautiful parks and trails, including the Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail and Barton Springs Pool. History buffs can visit landmarks like the Texas State Capitol, the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library, and the Bullock Texas State History Museum. Whether you're a local or visitor, Austin has plenty to offer. Come and discover all the exciting things to do and see in this vibrant city.
Austin excels as best place to start a career and more popular stories
Editor's note: The top Austin news of the week finds Austin atop a national ranking and a Hill Country estate hitting the auction block. Plus, an exciting downtown park project is ready for its grand ...
Texas chain Smoothie King debuts pucker-worthy pickle smoothie
The ever upwardly trending pickle flavor is surfacing in the unlikeliest of places: Smoothie King, the DFW-based smoothie chain, is releasing a new limited-edition Pickle Smoothie — for those who lo...
Docuseries travels across Texas to highlight conservation efforts
Thanks to a new three-part PBS docuseries, you don't need to go to all of Texas' protected lands and waters to appreciate their breadth. Making of a Million: Daytripping with The Nature Conservancy in...
Violence serves a purpose in revenge thriller 'Is God Is'
The revenge story is one of the most enduring in all of cinema as it can be adapted to multiple different genres. It most naturally fits in the action/thriller genre, but comedies, dramas, Westerns, a...
New yoga festival finds mat space in Austin this spring
Austin's festival culture has collided with its love of yoga. (Surely some folks had this on their figurative bingo cards.) The inaugural Austin Yoga Festival will be held Saturday, June 13, at the Lo...
Unique San Marcos tasting room to close after 2 years
One of the Hill Country’s most visionary tasting rooms is sounding its last call. Senza Maeso, a proprietary spirit made from the South American cape gooseberry, will close its San Marcos tasting ro...
Austin's population crosses 1 million residents mark
Austin is now home to more than one million residents. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Austin’s population broke the 1,000,000 mark in 2025, with a total of 1,002,632 residents calli...
A deserted distillery, bakery beer pairings, and more Austin food news
This spring week in Austin is largely about drinks, from coffee to sour beers. Not all of it is good news, since we've heard of some closings, but an opening and two fun events will take the edge off....
Free book fest brings writers and readers from Austin suburbs together
Austin’s Central Library is turning into a daylong hub for readers, writers, and aspiring authors this weekend as the third annual Greater Austin Book Festival brings dozens of panels, workshops, au...