Barton Springs Pool drew 994,172 visitors in 2025, its highest attendance in a decade and well past pre-pandemic levels. (read more)

Still Austin Whiskey Co. is opening the Still Austin Quarter in September at 4211 Willow Springs Road, a 15,000-square-foot venue with a music room, vinyl lounge, atrium, and private event space. (read more)

A Little Shady opened August 4 in Kyle at 11 am, reviving Shady Grove's green chile cheese fries and Hippie Sandwich six years after the original closed. (read more)

Hopdoddy opens its Mueller location August 5 at 2005 Aldrich St., with the first 100 guests getting scratch-off prizes and a grand opening party August 23. (read more)

Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue announced August 30 will be its last day in Pflugerville after nine years, citing beef prices and parking. (read more)

Texas Hill Country landed at No. 3 on USA Today's readers' choice list of the best US wine regions, up from ninth last year. (read more)

The Climate Prediction Center's August outlook has Central Texas leaning hotter and drier than normal, with Camp Mabry sitting at just four triple-digit days versus a normal 13 by the end of July. (read more)

The Greater Austin YMCA filed its PUD application to redevelop the TownLake campus with a new 110,000-square-foot facility, 90 affordable units, and three 425-foot residential towers. (read more)

Texas' tax-free weekend runs August 7 through 9, with families expected to save $142.5 million on clothing, footwear, and school supplies under $100. (read more)

Austin Wildlife Rescue says otter, beaver, and porcupine sightings are up across the city, which the group reads as a sign of a healthier ecosystem. (read more)

August 6: Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival (Aug 6–9) at AFS Cinema (tickets)

August 6: Grace Sorensen — The Drop-In at H-E-B Stage @ Long Center (tickets)

August 6: First Thursday at Rainey Street Historic District (free — no ticket page)

August 6: First Thursday Social ft. Sherwyn at Hotel Van Zandt (free — no ticket page)

August 6: Austin FC vs. Club Tijuana (Leagues Cup) at Q2 Stadium (tickets)

August 7: Howdy Marketplace at 2200 Manor Rd (free — no ticket page)

August 7: Simple Plan with Bowling For Soup & 3OH!3 at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park (tickets)

August 8: The Art Garage Grand Opening at 8204 Brodie Ln (free — no ticket page)

August 8: Social Saturday at Legacy Padel & Pickleball (free — no ticket page)

August 8: Body Language Vol. 5 Pool Party at Hotel Van Zandt (no public ticket page found)

August 8: Pop Cats (Aug 8 & 9) at Palmer Events Center (tickets)

August 8: BrisketFest 26 at The Far Out Lounge (tickets)

August 8: The Sword & Red Fang at Radio/East (tickets)

August 8: Hot in Herre 2000s Dance Party at 29th Street Ballroom (tickets)

August 8: Punchline at the Pole at 29th Street Ballroom (tickets)

August 9: Paddle for Puppies at Rowing Dock (tickets)

August 9: Disco Day Club at Hyatt Regency (tickets)

August 9: Austin FC vs. Puebla (Leagues Cup) at Q2 Stadium (tickets)

August 9: Don Toliver at Moody Center (tickets)

August 9: Kesha at Germania Insurance Amphitheater (tickets)

August 30: Oita Japan 2026 Summer Festival @ The Long Center (tickets)