Weekly Newsletter

Sent on Wednesdays to keep you up to date on local news, events, things to do. Simple and straightforward to help you explore Austin, Texas.

Past Newsletters:

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May 13, 2026

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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

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What’s Happening in Austin This Week | May 5-12

May 6, 2026

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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

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What’s Happening in Austin This Week | April 29-May 5

Apr 29, 2026

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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

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What’s Happening in Austin This Week | April 22-28

Apr 22, 2026

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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

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What’s Happening in Austin This Week | April 15-21

Apr 15, 2026

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What’s Happening in Austin This Week | April 15-21

ATX was named the #1 Coffee City in USA - among other awards by Food & Wine Magazine, The Oldest Pool in Texas is finally reopened (Deep Eddy), It's peak Bluebonnet Season

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

Apr 8, 2026

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5 min read

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

Apr 1, 2026

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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

Mar 25, 2026

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

Mar 18, 2026

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3 min read

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

Mar 11, 2026

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

Mar 4, 2026

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

Feb 25, 2026

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3 min read

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

Feb 18, 2026

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4 min read

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

Feb 11, 2026

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

Feb 4, 2026

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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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What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Jan 28 - Feb 3

Jan 28, 2026

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What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Jan 28 - Feb 3

George Strait announces four upcoming shows this Spring at Moody Center, Austin avoids major winter storm issues

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Jan 21, 2026

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What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Jan 21-27

Arctic Cold Front Headed for Texas, Rodeo Austin Reveals 2026 Concert Lineup, and Austin’s $8.23 Billion Light Rail Project Receives Federal Approval

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Jan 14, 2026

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3 min read

What’s Happening in Austin This Week | Jan 14–20

Texas leads U-Haul growth, Austin Airport $5 billion expansion, ATX passes Fort Worth, and events this week.

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May 9, 2025

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