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World’s Longest Banana Car Rolls Into Austin, TX

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Mar 25, 2026

World’s Longest Banana Car Rolls Into Austin, TX

Guinness Record “Big Banana Car” teams up with JuiceLand and puts on a Banana party at their Barton Springs rd Location

Nick Hayden

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Mar 23, 2026

Austin Trail Updates March 2026: New Art Installations, Reopened Segments, and Completed Loop

What’s new along Lady Bird Lake and the Ann and Roy Butler Trail and why it matters

Nick Hayden

FoodieLand Austin 2026: America’s Largest Food Festival Returns to Circuit of the Americas

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Mar 4, 2026

FoodieLand Austin 2026: America’s Largest Food Festival Returns to Circuit of the Americas

DATE CHANGE: April 3 to 5 | 250+ Vendors, 2,000+ Dishes, Live Music, and Carnival Fun

Nick Hayden

NASCAR at Circuit of the Americas 2026: What to Know About the Texas Grand Prix Weekend in Austin

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Feb 27, 2026

NASCAR at Circuit of the Americas 2026: What to Know About the Texas Grand Prix Weekend in Austin

The NASCAR Cup Series Returns to COTA for Its Sixth Straight Year, Bringing National Attention and Millions in Economic Impact

Nick Hayden

Barton Springs Pool Temporarily Closed: February 23 to March 13, 2026

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Feb 26, 2026

Barton Springs Pool Temporarily Closed: February 23 to March 13, 2026

Removal of aging 1940s skimmer bypass infrastructure while the 1975 system remains in operation

Nick Hayden

San Antonio Spurs I-35 Series in Austin: 2026 Game Results, Attendance, All-Time Record, and Regional Impact

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Feb 23, 2026

San Antonio Spurs I-35 Series in Austin: 2026 Game Results, Attendance, All-Time Record, and Regional Impact

Spurs vs Suns and Kings at Moody Center, Victor Wembanyama’s Rise, Austin’s 2024 $2.5M Economic Impact, Austin Spurs G League Pipeline, and San Antonio’s $1.3–$1.5B Project Marvel

Nick Hayden

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Feb 20, 2026

Tzintzuntzan Opens in North Austin

A New Upscale Mexican Brunchería, Lonchería, Café, and Panadería in the Allandale neighbourhood

Nick Hayden

2026 Austin Marathon Sets Record-Breaking Numbers Across the Board

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Feb 15, 2026

2026 Austin Marathon Sets Record-Breaking Numbers Across the Board

30,000 Runners, $64M Economic Impact, New Course Records, and the Biggest Year in the Event’s 35-Year History

Nick Hayden

Austin’s New $25M Wishbone Bridge is Officially Open at Longhorn Dam

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Feb 7, 2026

Austin’s New $25M Wishbone Bridge is Officially Open at Longhorn Dam

Completing the 10 mile Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. Featuring a 5,000 sq ft mosaic mural underpass and 230 ft long bridge "legs" with a 76 ft wide plaza.

Nick Hayden

Armadillo Day: Texas’ Version of Groundhog Day

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Feb 4, 2026

Armadillo Day: Texas’ Version of Groundhog Day

Held every February 2 at the West Pole on the 98th meridian, Armadillo Day replaces Punxsutawney Phil with Bee Cave Bob, a Texas armadillo trusted to forecast Texas weather the Texas way.

Nick Hayden

Austin’s Newest Barbecue Restaurant: Two Goose Market

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Jan 31, 2026

Austin’s Newest Barbecue Restaurant: Two Goose Market

Now open on North Lamar Boulevard, Two Goose Market adds a new chapter to Austin’s nationally recognized barbecue scene. Serving breakfast and lunch at a fair price, with a strong emphasis on genuine hospitality.

Nick Hayden

Austin Restaurants Earn Nine Semifinalist Nominations for the 2026 James Beard Awards

Food & Drink

Jan 28, 2026

Austin Restaurants Earn Nine Semifinalist Nominations for the 2026 James Beard Awards

Including 51 nominations of Texas-based restaurants, chefs, hospitality workers, and bars. Considered the Oscars of the Food World, a long running award since 1991.

Matt Grebosky, +1

George Strait Announces Four Austin Shows at Moody Center in Spring 2026

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Jan 26, 2026

George Strait Announces Four Austin Shows at Moody Center in Spring 2026

The King of Country Music announces April 9, April 11, May 15, and May 16, 2026 shows, as ticket demand tops 135,000 in queue, and why George Strait’s Austin return is a major Texas music moment

Nick Hayden

Rodeo Austin Music Lineup Announced for 2026

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Jan 21, 2026

Rodeo Austin Music Lineup Announced for 2026

Rodeo Austin returns March 13–28, 2026 for its 88th year with a 16-night concert schedule, professional rodeo competition, and a large-scale fair experience at the Travis County Expo Center. Founded in 1938, the nonprofit event is one of Austin’s longest-running traditions and a major driver of youth education funding, tourism, and cultural impact across Central Texas.

Nick Hayden

Texas Braces for Arctic Cold Front as Polar Vortex Pushes Winter Storm Across the Southeastern United States

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Jan 21, 2026

Texas Braces for Arctic Cold Front as Polar Vortex Pushes Winter Storm Across the Southeastern United States

What to know about the Arctic blast affecting Texas temperatures, snow and ice potential, regional impacts, and infrastructure risks heading into January 23–26, 2026

Nick Hayden

Austin's $8.23 Billion Light Rail gets Federal Approval by Trump Administration

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Jan 17, 2026

Austin's $8.23 Billion Light Rail gets Federal Approval by Trump Administration

The January 2026 Record of Decision clears Austin’s light rail to enter final design, land acquisition, and construction prep, while opening the door for federal grants that could fund up to ~50% of the project’s total cost—marking the most consequential milestone since voters approved Project Connect in 2020.

Nick Hayden

Inside Austin’s $120M Central Library: A Landmark With Rooftop Views, Innovation Labs, and World-Class Design

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Jan 17, 2026

Inside Austin’s $120M Central Library: A Landmark With Rooftop Views, Innovation Labs, and World-Class Design

Why TIME Magazine named the Austin Central Library one of the greatest places in the world — and why it’s become one of downtown Austin’s most important public spaces

Nick Hayden

Texas Volts Bring Professional Women’s Softball to Round Rock

Sports & Recreation

Jan 16, 2026

Texas Volts Bring Professional Women’s Softball to Round Rock

What the arrival of the Texas Volts means for women’s sports, local fans, and the Austin–Round Rock area

Matt Grebosky

Google Finally Moves Into Austin’s Sail Tower After Years of Waiting

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Jan 14, 2026

Google Finally Moves Into Austin’s Sail Tower After Years of Waiting

The long-vacant Block 185 office tower is coming to life as Google begins moving employees into the 35-story, 804,000-square-foot building it fully leased in 2019. Completed in 2022 but largely unused until now, the move highlights Austin’s shifting office landscape and reflects a broader national trend of delayed office occupancy in the era of hybrid work.

Nick Hayden

Austin-Bergstrom’s $5B Expansion: What the New 32 Gates Mean for the City

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Jan 13, 2026

Austin-Bergstrom’s $5B Expansion: What the New 32 Gates Mean for the City

How Austin’s largest airport expansion will reshape travel, capacity, and connectivity for the next decade

Matt Grebosky

University of Texas Athletics Valued at $1.48 Billion, The Most Valuable in all of College Athletics

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Jan 9, 2026

University of Texas Athletics Valued at $1.48 Billion, The Most Valuable in all of College Athletics

CNBC ranks the Texas Longhorns as the most valuable athletic program in college athletics, driven by record revenue growth and massive facility investments. Cementing Austin as the Capital of College Sports

Nick Hayden

Introducing Franklin Backyard — Franklin Barbecue’s New Event Venue in East Austin

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Jan 8, 2026

Introducing Franklin Backyard — Franklin Barbecue’s New Event Venue in East Austin

Franklin Barbecue, one of Austin’s most iconic barbecue institutions, has officially expanded beyond its legendary East 11th Street smokehouse with the opening of Franklin Backyard, a new private event venue in East Austin designed for weddings, corporate events, and large-scale gatherings centered around world-class Texas barbecue.

Nick Hayden

Texas Is the #1 U.S. Destination for Movers in 2025, According to U-Haul Data

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Jan 6, 2026

Texas Is the #1 U.S. Destination for Movers in 2025, According to U-Haul Data

What the latest U-Haul Growth Index reveals about migration trends shaping Texas and Austin. Tracking one-way moves, with Texas ranking #1 for 7th time in the last decade. While California ranks last (50th) for 6th straight year.

Matt Grebosky

Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que Celebrates 10 Years on Congress Avenue

Food & Drink

Jan 5, 2026

Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que Celebrates 10 Years on Congress Avenue

Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que is celebrating 10 years on Congress Avenue in downtown Austin. From its Llano roots to the world-famous Big Chop and cowboy-style cooking over mesquite coals, here’s why this spot remains a must-visit for Texas barbecue fans.

Nick Hayden

Moody Center Named the Highest-Grossing Venue in the World for the Fourth Straight Year

Live Music & Entertainment

Dec 31, 2025

Moody Center Named the Highest-Grossing Venue in the World for the Fourth Straight Year

Austin’s reputation as a global live music hub continues to be backed by data.

Matt Grebosky

Articles

World’s Longest Banana Car Rolls Into Austin, TX

Austin Trail Updates March 2026: New Art Installations, Reopened Segments, and Completed Loop

FoodieLand Austin 2026: America’s Largest Food Festival Returns to Circuit of the Americas

NASCAR at Circuit of the Americas 2026: What to Know About the Texas Grand Prix Weekend in Austin

Barton Springs Pool Temporarily Closed: February 23 to March 13, 2026

San Antonio Spurs I-35 Series in Austin: 2026 Game Results, Attendance, All-Time Record, and Regional Impact

Tzintzuntzan Opens in North Austin

2026 Austin Marathon Sets Record-Breaking Numbers Across the Board

Austin’s New $25M Wishbone Bridge is Officially Open at Longhorn Dam

Armadillo Day: Texas’ Version of Groundhog Day

Austin’s Newest Barbecue Restaurant: Two Goose Market

Austin Restaurants Earn Nine Semifinalist Nominations for the 2026 James Beard Awards

George Strait Announces Four Austin Shows at Moody Center in Spring 2026

Rodeo Austin Music Lineup Announced for 2026

Texas Braces for Arctic Cold Front as Polar Vortex Pushes Winter Storm Across the Southeastern United States

Austin's $8.23 Billion Light Rail gets Federal Approval by Trump Administration

Inside Austin’s $120M Central Library: A Landmark With Rooftop Views, Innovation Labs, and World-Class Design

Texas Volts Bring Professional Women’s Softball to Round Rock

Google Finally Moves Into Austin’s Sail Tower After Years of Waiting

Austin-Bergstrom’s $5B Expansion: What the New 32 Gates Mean for the City

University of Texas Athletics Valued at $1.48 Billion, The Most Valuable in all of College Athletics

Introducing Franklin Backyard — Franklin Barbecue’s New Event Venue in East Austin

Texas Is the #1 U.S. Destination for Movers in 2025, According to U-Haul Data

Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que Celebrates 10 Years on Congress Avenue

Moody Center Named the Highest-Grossing Venue in the World for the Fourth Straight Year

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