ESPN's College GameDay broadcasts live from Austin this Saturday ahead of Ohio State at Texas, the show's first trip to the Forty Acres since 2024 and its 11th overall. read more

Luxury hotel brand 1 Hotel officially opened its 252-room Austin property inside the Waterline, the tallest tower in Texas, complete with a rooftop pool and Alteño Austin from chef Johnny Curiel. read more

Tesla unveiled its production Cybercab at an invite-only event at ACL Live on September 3, and the two-seat robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals is now taking public riders in a limited downtown zone. read more

Austin Business Journal reports that Shola, a new restaurant putting an Indian spin on Texas barbecue, is opening soon. read more

Two of Austin's most decorated barbecue joints, la Barbecue and Interstellar BBQ, are firing up a residency in London. read more

Austin Parks and Recreation began repairs September 8 on the 1917 stone retaining wall along the eastern edge of Barton Springs Pool, and the pool is staying open on normal hours throughout. read more

Terry Black's set Sept. 15 for its New Braunfels opening, a $5 million build with a two story deck in the old Los Cucos space. (read more)

Niche's 2027 college rankings named UT Austin the second-best university in Texas and No. 1 nationally for student life, along with No. 4 for best college location. read more

August 28 – September 13: Austin Restaurant Weeks @ participating restaurants citywide (details)

September 9: Jimmy Eat World: Bleed American 25th Anniversary Tour with Minus the Bear and Sparta @ Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park (tickets)

September 9: Jenna Raine: Jeans, Boys & Jesus Tour with Ava Liv Mabry @ Brushy St Commons

September 10–13: Levitation 2026 @ The Far Out Lounge, Stubb's, Mohawk, Elysium, Hotel Vegas, 13th Floor and more (tickets)

September 10: Tim McGraw: Pawn Shop Guitar Tour with 49 Winchester and Timothy Wayne @ Moody Center (tickets)

September 10: Loud Mufflers 45 rpm Record Night @ Cosmic Saltillo

September 11–13: MotoAmerica Superbikes @ Circuit of the Americas (tickets)

September 11–12: Mo Bamba Cards and Collectibles Grand Opening @ 2350 Guadalupe Street

September 11: Shaboozey: Outlaws Never Die Tour with Brittney Spencer @ Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park (tickets)

September 11: Zeds Dead: Journey of a Lifetime with Daily Bread @ Germania Insurance Amphitheater (tickets)

September 11: STRONG 9/11 Paddle @ Lady Bird Lake

September 11: Tailgate Before the Tailgates @ Inn Cahoots

September 12–13: Pecan Street Festival @ Hill Country Galleria, Bee Cave (details)

September 12: Texas Longhorns vs Ohio State Buckeyes @ DKR Stadium (tickets)

September 12: ESPN College GameDay @ UT Austin

September 12: Longhorn City Limits: Robert Earl Keen with Shinyribs @ LBJ Lawn (details)

September 12: College GameDay Watch Party with ulovei, Vintage Jay and Texas String Assembly @ Hotel Vegas (details)

September 12: Texas vs Ohio State Watch Party @ Padel 39 East

September 12: Luck on the Lawn @ Hotel Magdalena

September 12: NEEDTOBREATHE: The Long Surrender Tour with Drew and Ellie Holcomb @ Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park (tickets)

September 13: Siete Juntos Festival @ Fair Market (details)

September 13: The Collector's Lounge: An Intimate Art and Jazz Affair @ 506 Congress Ave, Suite 100