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Every ACL Music Festival Lineup and Poster: 2002 to 2026

May 15, 2026

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12 min read

Every ACL Music Festival Lineup and Poster: 2002 to 2026

A complete year-by-year look at every Austin City Limits Music Festival lineup, headliner, ticket price, and attendance figure since the first weekend in 2002.

Nick Hayden

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Austin Hits 1 Million Residents for the First Time Ever

May 14, 2026

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4 min read

Austin Hits 1 Million Residents for the First Time Ever

New US Census Bureau data confirms Austin officially crossed the seven-figure threshold in 2025. Here's what the milestone means for the city, why Texas keeps leading the country in growth, and how Austin got from 856 settlers to a million in 187 years.

Nick Hayden

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Inside 1 Hotel Austin, Opening in the Waterline Tower

May 4, 2026

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4 min read

Inside 1 Hotel Austin, Opening in the Waterline Tower

Located on the ground floor of Texas' Tallest Tower. The mission-driven luxury brand opens its first Texas property in August 2026, anchoring the tallest tower in the state with 252 rooms, a Michelin-pedigreed Mexican restaurant, and a Bamford Wellness Spa

Nick Hayden

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World’s Longest Banana Car Rolls Into Austin, TX

Mar 25, 2026

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5 min read

World’s Longest Banana Car Rolls Into Austin, TX

Guinness Record “Big Banana Car” teams up with JuiceLand and puts on a Banana party at their Barton Springs rd Location

Nick Hayden

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Austin Trail Updates March 2026: New Art Installations, Reopened Segments, and Completed Loop

Mar 23, 2026

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1 min read

Austin Trail Updates March 2026: New Art Installations, Reopened Segments, and Completed Loop

What’s new along Lady Bird Lake and the Ann and Roy Butler Trail and why it matters

Nick Hayden

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FoodieLand Austin 2026: America’s Largest Food Festival Returns to Circuit of the Americas

Mar 4, 2026

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5 min read

FoodieLand Austin 2026: America’s Largest Food Festival Returns to Circuit of the Americas

DATE CHANGE: April 3 to 5 | 250+ Vendors, 2,000+ Dishes, Live Music, and Carnival Fun

Nick Hayden

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NASCAR at Circuit of the Americas 2026: What to Know About the Texas Grand Prix Weekend in Austin

Feb 27, 2026

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5 min read

NASCAR at Circuit of the Americas 2026: What to Know About the Texas Grand Prix Weekend in Austin

The NASCAR Cup Series Returns to COTA for Its Sixth Straight Year, Bringing National Attention and Millions in Economic Impact

Nick Hayden

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Barton Springs Pool Temporarily Closed: February 23 to March 13, 2026

Feb 26, 2026

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4 min read

Barton Springs Pool Temporarily Closed: February 23 to March 13, 2026

Removal of aging 1940s skimmer bypass infrastructure while the 1975 system remains in operation

Nick Hayden

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San Antonio Spurs I-35 Series in Austin: 2026 Game Results, Attendance, All-Time Record, and Regional Impact

Feb 23, 2026

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6 min read

San Antonio Spurs I-35 Series in Austin: 2026 Game Results, Attendance, All-Time Record, and Regional Impact

Spurs vs Suns and Kings at Moody Center, Victor Wembanyama’s Rise, Austin’s 2024 $2.5M Economic Impact, Austin Spurs G League Pipeline, and San Antonio’s $1.3–$1.5B Project Marvel

Nick Hayden

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Feb 20, 2026

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4 min read

Tzintzuntzan Opens in North Austin

A New Upscale Mexican Brunchería, Lonchería, Café, and Panadería in the Allandale neighbourhood

Nick Hayden

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2026 Austin Marathon Sets Record-Breaking Numbers Across the Board

Feb 15, 2026

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9 min read

2026 Austin Marathon Sets Record-Breaking Numbers Across the Board

30,000 Runners, $64M Economic Impact, New Course Records, and the Biggest Year in the Event’s 35-Year History

Nick Hayden

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Austin’s New $25M Wishbone Bridge is Officially Open at Longhorn Dam

Feb 7, 2026

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6 min read

Austin’s New $25M Wishbone Bridge is Officially Open at Longhorn Dam

Completing the 10 mile Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. Featuring a 5,000 sq ft mosaic mural underpass and 230 ft long bridge "legs" with a 76 ft wide plaza.

Nick Hayden

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Armadillo Day: Texas’ Version of Groundhog Day

Feb 4, 2026

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9 min read

Armadillo Day: Texas’ Version of Groundhog Day

Held every February 2 at the West Pole on the 98th meridian, Armadillo Day replaces Punxsutawney Phil with Bee Cave Bob, a Texas armadillo trusted to forecast Texas weather the Texas way.

Nick Hayden

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Austin’s Newest Barbecue Restaurant: Two Goose Market

Jan 31, 2026

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8 min read

Austin’s Newest Barbecue Restaurant: Two Goose Market

Now open on North Lamar Boulevard, Two Goose Market adds a new chapter to Austin’s nationally recognized barbecue scene. Serving breakfast and lunch at a fair price, with a strong emphasis on genuine hospitality.

Nick Hayden

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Austin Restaurants Earn Nine Semifinalist Nominations for the 2026 James Beard Awards

Jan 28, 2026

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11 min read

Austin Restaurants Earn Nine Semifinalist Nominations for the 2026 James Beard Awards

Including 51 nominations of Texas-based restaurants, chefs, hospitality workers, and bars. Considered the Oscars of the Food World, a long running award since 1991.

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