# Explore ATX

> Austin, Texas — curated for you to Explore. Covering ATX’s top news, events, guides, and things to do.

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## Posts
- [Your Week in Austin, TX | August 5 - 11](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/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
- [Your Week in Austin, TX | July 29 - August 4](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/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), 
- [Your Week in Austin, TX | July 22-28](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/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.
- [Your Week in Austin, TX | July 15-21](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/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
- [Your Week in Austin, TX | July 8-14](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/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
- [Your Week in Austin, TX | July 1-7](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/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
- [Your Week in Austin, TX | June 24-30](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/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
- [Your Week in Austin, TX | June 17-23](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/your-week-in-austin-tx-june-17-23): Austin gets doused in rain, the World Cup watch parties are in full swing, The P Terry's Flagship location to be shut down, and places to explore on the greenbelt
- [Your Week in Austin, TX | June 10-16](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/your-week-in-austin-tx-june-10-16): Blues On The Green Returns to Zilker Park Tonight, Austin FC names a new Head Coach (he's legit), P. Terry's gives his employees ownership in company 
- [Your Week in Austin, TX | June 3-9](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/your-week-in-austin-tx-june-3-9): The Waterloo Greenway opens Phase 2, Bar Peached burned down in fire, First Thursday relocates to Rainey Street, The LINE Hotel is foreclosed
- [First Thursday Moves to Rainey Street](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/first-thursday): Every 1st Thursday of the Month at Hotel Van Zandt and The Modern Bar 
- [Your Week in Austin, TX | May 27-June 2](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/your-week-in-austin-tx-may-27-june-2): The Dogs Head side of East Austin is approved for development, Tom Brady lands in Austin today for new Card Shop opening, Tomorrow is National Burger Day
- [Your Week in Austin, TX | May 20-26](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/your-week-in-austin-tx-may-20-26): Memorial Day Weekend guide, El Niño storm could break Texas' drought, Austin FC part ways with Coach and Sporting Director, and more news that happened this week in ATX
- [Every ACL Music Festival Lineup and Poster: 2002 to 2026](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/acl-festival-history): 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.
- [Austin Hits 1 Million Residents for the First Time Ever](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/1-million-residents): 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.
- [Your Week in Austin, TX | May 13-19](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/your-week-in-austin-tx-may-13-19): George Strait Returns to ATX this weekend, ESPN College GameDay announced at Texas, ACL Lineup announced, Things to do this weekend and more
- [Major League Pickleball Austin Tournament](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/mlp-austin): June 11-14 • Austin Pickle Ranch • Texas Ranchers host MLP 
- [What’s Happening in Austin This Week | May 5-12](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/what-s-happening-in-austin-this-week-may-5-12): Austin City Limits Music Festival released their lineup/tickets/economic impact report, April was the wettest month in 7 years, The Greenbelt is finally flowing with water
- [Inside 1 Hotel Austin, Opening in the Waterline Tower](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/1-hotel-austin-opening): 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
- [What’s Happening in Austin This Week |  April 29-May 5](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/what-s-happening-in-austin-this-week-april-29-may-5): Happy 93rd Birthday Willie Nelson, FIFA World Cup stops by ATX, First Ever rave at the TEXAS State Capitol 
- [What’s Happening in Austin This Week |  April 22-28](https://www.exploreatx.us/p/what-s-happening-in-austin-this-week-april-22-28): Happy Earth Day: did you know ATX has 42+ Million Trees? Michael Dell donates over $1B to University of Texas, an absolute stacked weekend of events in Austin