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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

Sixth Street in Austin is undergoing major Revitalization

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Dec 30, 2025

Sixth Street in Austin is undergoing major Revitalization

Part of the Sixth Street Mobility and Revitalization Project. City officials advance Alternative 3 for Sixth Street’s redesign, drawing criticism from local businesses and street-safety advocates

Nick Hayden

Violet Crown Trail: Central Texas’ First and Longest Regional Trail

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Dec 29, 2025

Violet Crown Trail: Central Texas’ First and Longest Regional Trail

The Violet Crown Trail is officially becoming one of the most ambitious outdoor projects in Central Texas. Once fully completed, the trail will span roughly 30 miles, connecting Travis County to Hays County and creating the region’s first continuous, multi-jurisdictional trail system.

Nick Hayden

HOPE Outdoor Gallery Returns This Fall Near the Airport

Arts & Culture

Apr 2, 2025

HOPE Outdoor Gallery Returns This Fall Near the Airport

After a six-year absence, the HOPE Outdoor Gallery is set to reopen on a 17-acre site just across from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The new location will offer more than just walls to paint—it’s being built as a full creative campus for artists, educators, and the public.

Nick Hayden

COTALAND: Austin’s First Amusement Park is Coming to Circuit of The Americas

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Mar 18, 2025

COTALAND: Austin’s First Amusement Park is Coming to Circuit of The Americas

COTALAND is currently under construction and is expected to be ready for Formula 1 weekend (October 17-19, 2025). The amusement park will feature 30 rides across 30 acres, including high-speed coasters, a 150+ mph Hot Lap experience, and a variety of attractions for all ages.

Nick Hayden

Inside Austin’s $4 Billion River Park Development: A New Hub for Music, Living, and Entertainment

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Mar 17, 2025

Inside Austin’s $4 Billion River Park Development: A New Hub for Music, Living, and Entertainment

A massive urban project is taking shape on Austin’s East Riverside corridor. River Park, a 109-acre mixed-use development, will introduce 10 million square feet of new apartments, office space, restaurants, shops, and public parks. With an estimated cost of $4 billion

Nick Hayden

The World’s First Pay-Per-Flight Air Taxi is Taking Off in Austin, Texas

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Mar 15, 2025

The World’s First Pay-Per-Flight Air Taxi is Taking Off in Austin, Texas

LIFT Aircraft has chosen Austin as the launch site for the world’s first pay-per-flight air taxi, HEXA—a revolutionary electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft that lets anyone experience personal flight. Taking place during 2025 SXSW at the Long Center

Nick Hayden

Breaking NEWS: Kevin Durant, Joe Gebbia, and Lobos Hospitality Announce Austin Sports Club, a Game-Changing Venue Opening in 2025

Food & Drink

Feb 27, 2025

Breaking NEWS: Kevin Durant, Joe Gebbia, and Lobos Hospitality Announce Austin Sports Club, a Game-Changing Venue Opening in 2025

Austin, Texas – In a groundbreaking move, NBA champion Kevin Durant, Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia, and hospitality powerhouse Lobos Hospitality have announced Austin Sports Club, a new premium sports and entertainment venue opening in Spring 2026. The project is designed to transform Austin’s event, nightlife, and sports culture, bringing together world-class amenities with high-end hospitality.

Nick Hayden

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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

Sixth Street in Austin is undergoing major Revitalization

Violet Crown Trail: Central Texas’ First and Longest Regional Trail

HOPE Outdoor Gallery Returns This Fall Near the Airport

COTALAND: Austin’s First Amusement Park is Coming to Circuit of The Americas

Inside Austin’s $4 Billion River Park Development: A New Hub for Music, Living, and Entertainment

The World’s First Pay-Per-Flight Air Taxi is Taking Off in Austin, Texas

Breaking NEWS: Kevin Durant, Joe Gebbia, and Lobos Hospitality Announce Austin Sports Club, a Game-Changing Venue Opening in 2025

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