Thanks for reading this week’s newsletter. Every Wednesday, you’ll get a concise, curated breakdown of Austin and Texas news, upcoming events, and notable places worth exploring. We hope this helps you stay up to date and find new places/things to explore in this city
LATEST NEWS
The $25M Wishbone Bridge at Longhorn Dam officially opened this past weekend, now completes the 10 Mile Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-bike Trail (read more)
Rattlesnakes are at the Capitol building to promote Sweetwater Round-Up (read more)
Austin net migration has leveled out (+0.7% YOY) with Houston being the highest inbound city and Dallas being the highest outbound city (read more)
100-mile trail network linking Austin to San Antonio makes progress with proposed 3.5 mile trail along Onion Creek in Buda (read more)
New Development next to Q2 Stadium “Verde Square” is getting delayed (read more)
New 24,000 sq ft indoor padel facility has announced they are opening in Southeast Austin (read more)
Ahead of Austin FC’s season opener (Feb 21) the club unveiled their new secondary jersey kit (read more)
Publishing new articles every week
UPCOMING EVENTS
Feb 11: Comedy Mothership Showcase (tickets)
Feb 13: Trevor Wallace comedy show @ Paramount Theatre (tickets)
Feb 13: Los Tigres Del Norte @ Moody Center (tickets)
Feb 14: Valentine’s Day - Ideas of where to celebrate (read more)
Feb 15: Austin Marathon starting on Congress Ave (more details)
Feb 19: San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns @ Moody Center (tickets)
Feb 21: San Antonio Spurs vs Sacramento Kings @ Moody Center (tickets)
Feb 21: Austin FC vs Minnesota United @ Q2 Stadium (tickets)
Feb 21-Mar 1: ATX Open @ Westwood Country Club (tickets)
Feb 27-Mar 1: NASCAR at Circuit of the Americas (tickets)
Ramping up our Events Calendar
PLACES TO EXPLORE
It appears we are past the cold of the winter, and can now expect a pristine 75 and sunny. Here are some places to soak up the good weather
OUTDOORS/NATURE:
Go Swim at Barton Springs Pool
Hike to Sculpture Falls in the Greenbelt
Picnic at Zilker Park or Pease Park
FOOD/DRINKS OUTSIDE
Central Machine Works
Perla’s
Casa de Luz
P6 at the Line Hotel
LORO
Fresa’s South 1st Street