Nick Hayden

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What’s Happening in Austin This Week | April 8-14

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Apr 8, 2026

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | April 8-14

The King of Country (George Strait) is in town, Red River Cultural District pulls $529M in economic impact, Austinites need to earn ~$98,550 to live comfortably in 2026

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What’s Happening in Austin This Week | April 1-7

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Apr 1, 2026

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | April 1-7

Austin had the hottest March in history, South Congress Hotel closing, Storm coming into central Texas, Texas Women's Basketball in Final Four

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What’s Happening in Austin This Week | March 25-31

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Mar 25, 2026

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | March 25-31

Texas Men's and Women's basketball compete in the Sweet 16, Barton Springs is BACK OPEN, Elon Musk is building the largest chip manufacturing facility

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World’s Longest Banana Car Rolls Into Austin, TX

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Mar 25, 2026

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

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Mar 23, 2026

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

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What’s Happening in Austin This Week | March 18-24

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Mar 18, 2026

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | March 18-24

Last Day of SXSW, Barton Springs Pool opening delayed, F1 music headliners announced, Texas Longhorns advance into March Madness tournament

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What’s Happening in Austin This Week | March 11-17

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Mar 11, 2026

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | March 11-17

Your ultimate guide to 2026 SXSW, FREE resources to help you navigate all the popups and parties, History of the last 40 years of this Festival in ATX

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Events

Mar 10, 2026

Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (SXSW Event)

March 17-18 • Palmer Events Center • Japan’s leading all-women professional wrestling promotions.

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Your Ultimate Guide to 2026 SXSW in Austin, Texas

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Mar 9, 2026

Your Ultimate Guide to 2026 SXSW in Austin, Texas

What to Expect in Austin for the 40th anniversary of SXSW (Official Events, Free Pop-Ups, and How to Navigate It). South by Southwest returns March 12–18, 2026, bringing tech leaders, filmmakers, musicians, brands, and creators to downtown Austin.

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What’s Happening in Austin This Week | March 4-10

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Mar 4, 2026

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | March 4-10

P. Terry's Expands to 24/7 for 11 locations, NASCAR at COTA makes history, heavy rain is coming to Central Texas, the city mourns after devastating mass shooting on West 6th street

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

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Mar 4, 2026

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

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

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Feb 27, 2026

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

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

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Feb 26, 2026

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

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What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Feb 25-Mar 3

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Feb 25, 2026

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Feb 25-Mar 3

NASCAR is back this weekend at COTA, Austin ranked 9th city with most financially distressed residents, Austin FC season is officially underway

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

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Feb 23, 2026

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

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Articles

Feb 20, 2026

Tzintzuntzan Opens in North Austin

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

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What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Feb 18-24

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Feb 18, 2026

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Feb 18-24

Blues on the Green dates announced, Spurs are in town for I-35 series, Barton Springs Pool temporarily closed, Austin FC valued at $910M

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2026 Austin Marathon Sets Record-Breaking Numbers Across the Board

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Feb 15, 2026

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

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Events

Feb 14, 2026

Discover the Dance Floor | SDS001

Sat • Feb 14, 2026 • 9:00 PM

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Events

Feb 13, 2026

Los Tigres del Norte: La Loteria Tour

Fri • Feb 13, 2026 • 8:00 PM

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What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Feb 11-17

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Feb 11, 2026

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Feb 11-17

Rattlesnakes at the Capitol Building, Wishbone Bridge Debut, Austin Net Migration stalls, Austin Marathon this weekend

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

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Feb 7, 2026

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.

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What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Feb 4 - 10

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Feb 4, 2026

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Feb 4 - 10

Wishbone Bridge is finally complete at Longhorn dam, FIFA trophy coming to ATX, Bee Cave Bob the armadillo predicts a short winter

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Armadillo Day: Texas’ Version of Groundhog Day

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Feb 4, 2026

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.

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Austin’s Newest Barbecue Restaurant: Two Goose Market

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Jan 31, 2026

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.

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