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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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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
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
Nick Hayden

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

Feb 26, 2026

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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
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
Nick Hayden

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Tzintzuntzan Opens in North Austin

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
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
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
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
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
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.

Matt Grebosky
Nick Hayden
Matt Grebosky, +1

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George Strait Announces Four Austin Shows at Moody Center in Spring 2026

Jan 26, 2026

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7 min read

George Strait Announces Four Austin Shows at Moody Center in Spring 2026

The King of Country Music announces April 9, April 11, May 15, and May 16, 2026 shows, as ticket demand tops 135,000 in queue, and why George Strait’s Austin return is a major Texas music moment

Nick Hayden
Nick Hayden

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Rodeo Austin Music Lineup Announced for 2026

Jan 21, 2026

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4 min read

Rodeo Austin Music Lineup Announced for 2026

Rodeo Austin returns March 13–28, 2026 for its 88th year with a 16-night concert schedule, professional rodeo competition, and a large-scale fair experience at the Travis County Expo Center. Founded in 1938, the nonprofit event is one of Austin’s longest-running traditions and a major driver of youth education funding, tourism, and cultural impact across Central Texas.

Nick Hayden
Nick Hayden

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Texas Braces for Arctic Cold Front as Polar Vortex Pushes Winter Storm Across the Southeastern United States

Jan 21, 2026

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7 min read

Texas Braces for Arctic Cold Front as Polar Vortex Pushes Winter Storm Across the Southeastern United States

What to know about the Arctic blast affecting Texas temperatures, snow and ice potential, regional impacts, and infrastructure risks heading into January 23–26, 2026

Nick Hayden
Nick Hayden

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Austin's $8.23 Billion Light Rail gets Federal Approval by Trump Administration

Jan 17, 2026

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Austin's $8.23 Billion Light Rail gets Federal Approval by Trump Administration

The January 2026 Record of Decision clears Austin’s light rail to enter final design, land acquisition, and construction prep, while opening the door for federal grants that could fund up to ~50% of the project’s total cost—marking the most consequential milestone since voters approved Project Connect in 2020.

Nick Hayden
Nick Hayden

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Inside Austin’s $120M Central Library: A Landmark With Rooftop Views, Innovation Labs, and World-Class Design

Jan 17, 2026

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5 min read

Inside Austin’s $120M Central Library: A Landmark With Rooftop Views, Innovation Labs, and World-Class Design

Why TIME Magazine named the Austin Central Library one of the greatest places in the world — and why it’s become one of downtown Austin’s most important public spaces

Nick Hayden
Nick Hayden

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