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Your Week in Austin, TX | October 28 - November 3

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Oct 28, 2026

Your Week in Austin, TX | October 28 - November 3

F1 Austin broke attendance records, Things to do for Halloween, Texas Football now ranked #11 in country, Austin ranked one of best places to retire

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Nick Hayden
Your Week in Austin, TX | October 21-27

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Oct 21, 2026

Your Week in Austin, TX | October 21-27

America's Largest Sports Weekend is here: F1, NBA, CFB .. See the full rundown of events to attend, and the latest news that happened within the last week in ATX

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Nick Hayden
The Biggest Sports Weekend in America Is Happening in Austin, Texas

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Oct 20, 2026

The Biggest Sports Weekend in America Is Happening in Austin, Texas

Formula 1, NBA's San Antonio Spurs, Texas Longhorn football all going down in Austin Oct. 23–25. Here's a guide to every fan zone, free pop-up, driver meetup and watch party, with times and links.

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Nick Hayden
Your Week in Austin, TX | October 14-20

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Oct 14, 2026

Your Week in Austin, TX | October 14-20

Hot Luck Food Festival returns this weekend, Austin just got two new Michelin Star Restaurants, Giant Weiner Dog Statue installed in Buda, Bumble acquired for $1.3 Billion

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Nick Hayden
Every Michelin Guide Texas 2026 Restaurant, City by City

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Oct 8, 2026

Every Michelin Guide Texas 2026 Restaurant, City by City

The 2026 Michelin Guide Texas, revealed October 8, names 149 restaurants across 15 cities: 19 with One Star, 54 Bib Gourmands and 76 Recommended. Three restaurants earned new stars this year: Fabrik and Kappo Kappo in Austin, and Goldee's Bar-B•Q, Fort Worth's first. No Texas restaurant holds two or three stars yet

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Nick Hayden
Your Week in Austin, TX | October 7-13

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Oct 7, 2026

Your Week in Austin, TX | October 7-13

ACL Weekend 1 was a mud fest and weekend 2 is looking like a dust fest, Michelin Guide drops tomorrow, Red River Rivalry is this weekend, events and other things to do this weekend

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Nick Hayden
Your Week in Austin, TX | September 30 - October 6

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Sep 30, 2026

Your Week in Austin, TX | September 30 - October 6

ACL Festival is back for it's 25th year, Major Flood and Rain coming into central Texas, COTALAND already has some hiccups with opening day, Texas Football Stays on top #1 ranked team in CFB

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Nick Hayden
Your Week in Austin, TX | September 23 - 29

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Sep 23, 2026

Your Week in Austin, TX | September 23 - 29

Two Step Inn 2027 lineup just announced (The World's Largest Outdoor Honky Tonk), Austin's first amusement park is finally opening this week, Texas Football makes its first trip to play Tennessee

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Nick Hayden
Your Week in Austin, TX | September 16-22

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Sep 16, 2026

Your Week in Austin, TX | September 16-22

New Openings: Austin Sports Club + Ben & Lynn's + more, Texas Football now ranked #1 in latest AP poll after last minute comeback win against Ohio State

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Nick Hayden
Your Week in Austin, TX | September 9-15

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Sep 9, 2026

Your Week in Austin, TX | September 9-15

College Gameday is in ATX this Saturday for Ohio State vs Texas, 1 Hotels finally opens in the Waterline Tower, New barbecue restaurant openings, and events you should attend

Nick Hayden
Nick Hayden
10 Natural Swimming Holes Near Austin, Texas (Day Trip Guide)

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Sep 9, 2026

10 Natural Swimming Holes Near Austin, Texas (Day Trip Guide)

Planning a swim near Austin? Compare 10 Hill Country swimming holes by drive time, entry fee, and which ones need a reservation before you go. The history, hours, and costs behind ten spots within a day's drive Primary keyword: natural swimming holes near Austin Secondary keywords: best swimming holes near Austin, free swimming holes near Austin, Texas Hill Country swimming holes, swimming holes near Austin no reservation, Krause Springs, Blue Hole Wimberley reservations, Hamilton Pool reservations, Frio River Garner State Park, cliff jumping near Austin Meta description: Ten natural swimming holes within a day trip of Austin. Hours, costs, reservations, water temps, and the history behind each one. Estimated word count: ~2,100

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Nick Hayden
Your Week in Austin, TX | September 2 - 8

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Sep 2, 2026

Your Week in Austin, TX | September 2 - 8

Texas Football Season kicks off this weekend, SXSW goes fully corporate, Lone Star Le Mans race at COTA, other events and plans for labor day weekend

Nick Hayden
Nick Hayden
Your Week in Austin, TX | August 26 - September 1

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Aug 26, 2026

Your Week in Austin, TX | August 26 - September 1

Dolly Parton passes away, COTALAND get's major investment, Austin is pursuing banning datacenters

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Nick Hayden
Your Week in Austin, TX | August 19-25

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Aug 19, 2026

Your Week in Austin, TX | August 19-25

COTALAND Austin's First Amusement Park Finally has an Open date, ACL Festival Dropped it's schedule for 2026, Professional Bull Riding is back in town for Gambler Days at Moody Center

Nick Hayden
Nick Hayden
Lone Star Le Mans at Circuit of the Americas, September 4-6

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Aug 14, 2026

Lone Star Le Mans at Circuit of the Americas, September 4-6

FIA World Endurance Championship is back in Austin for a six-hour race. Le Mans is the oldest sports car endurance race in the world. Lone Star Le Mans taking place labor day weekend.

Nick Hayden
Nick Hayden
PBR Gambler Days at Moody Center, August 21-23

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Aug 13, 2026

PBR Gambler Days at Moody Center, August 21-23

Austin Gamblers and Professional Bull Riders Team Series is back in Austin for Three days of the toughest sport on dirt, a FREE fan Fest, Concerts, and wild west entertainment.

Nick Hayden
Nick Hayden
Katz's Deli Is Coming Back to Austin in Spring 2027

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Aug 13, 2026

Katz's Deli Is Coming Back to Austin in Spring 2027

Katz's Never Kloses is returning to 618 W. 6th St. in spring 2027. The full story of the 24-hour Austin deli, why it closed in 2011, and how the founder's son is bringing it back.Construction started August 11 on one of the most anticipated restaurant comebacks in Austin history. Katz's, the 24-hour deli that fed West 6th Street for 32 years, is returning to the exact building where it started.

Nick Hayden
Nick Hayden
Your Week in Austin, TX | August 12 - 18

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Aug 12, 2026

Your Week in Austin, TX | August 12 - 18

Giant Perseid meteor shower tonight in Texas, New Buc-ee's just opened today in San Marcos, Events to check out this weekend in ATX

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Nick Hayden
Your Week in Austin, TX | August 5 - 11

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Aug 5, 2026

Your Week in Austin, TX | August 5 - 11

Nearly a million people swam Barton Springs in 2025, Still Austin opening a 15,000 sq ft music and cocktail venue in September, tax-free weekend August 7-9

Nick Hayden
Nick Hayden
Your Week in Austin, TX | July 29 - August 4

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Jul 29, 2026

Your Week in Austin, TX | July 29 - August 4

Triple-Digit Heat this weekend with 100-110 Index, Austin FC has the longest home sellout streak in the MLS, ATX is ranked the 2nd most fit city in Texas (28th nationally),

Nick Hayden
Nick Hayden
Your Week in Austin, TX | July 22-28

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Jul 22, 2026

Your Week in Austin, TX | July 22-28

Lake Travis is full, Austin FC is back, and $352 Million Dollar vehicle contract for the Austin Light Rail Project is underway.

Nick Hayden
Nick Hayden
Your Week in Austin, TX | July 15-21

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Jul 15, 2026

Your Week in Austin, TX | July 15-21

ATX is under disaster declaration with flash flood threats, Texas was named 2nd worst State to live in according to (crooked) CNBC, Red River Cultural District has FREE concert series this weekend

Nick Hayden
Nick Hayden
Your Week in Austin, TX | July 8-14

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Jul 8, 2026

Your Week in Austin, TX | July 8-14

ATX named the 9th most educated city in nation, More I-35 closures, Emo's is returning downtown, Events you should attend this weekend, and more

Nick Hayden
Nick Hayden
Your Week in Austin, TX | July 1-7

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Jul 1, 2026

Your Week in Austin, TX | July 1-7

4th of July Weekend Event Guide, Saharan Dust causing Austin sunsets to be orange, Local Austin Company Nutrabolt expected to IPO, $1M Powerball ticket is unclaimed in ATX

Nick Hayden
Nick Hayden
Your Week in Austin, TX | June 24-30

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Jun 24, 2026

Your Week in Austin, TX | June 24-30

NHL franchise coming to Austin? Formula E announced debut at COTA, New Amphitheater and Hotel spark controversy, Barton Springs Pool is officially reopened after flooding

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