As 2025 comes to a close, we're looking back at the stories that defined Austin this year, and that includes travel — in and out of the Texas capital. Austin readers were most interested in spreading ...

One of Austin's premiere arts institutions, the Blanton Museum of Art, has laid out its next year of exhibitions for Austinites to preview. Five exhibitions will open in 2026, and three will close.

New Year's Eve gigs start dry up, the Red River Cultural District (RRCD) will step in with Free Week. The donation-based, decentralized festival will feature more than 80 local artists in shows up and ...

Austin's young, but highly regarded Italian restaurant Poeta is returning to its hotel days after some time away. Poeta will start taking reservations for a soft opening the first week of January, ...

The holiday season brings a lot of joy, gifts, and delicious food, but it can also generate a lot of waste. Landfills can eat up food scraps that can composted, wrapping paper that can be recycled, ...

New Year’s Eve dinner reservations are filling fast, but there are still plenty of ways to celebrate over a great meal. From multi-course tasting menus and polished prix fixe dinners, to steakhouse ...

The top Austin news of the week is full or restaurant tidbits, from a longtime Tex-Mex closure to many exciting openings. Plus, where to dine on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Austin. Catch up on ...

In honor of a late music venue worker who was influential in Austin's arts and entertainment scene, The Sims Foundation has announced that it will establish the Dick Chalmers Music Venue Program. The ...

The latest Central Texas Housing Report from Unlock MLS and the Austin Board of Realtors has revealed that closed home sales in the Austin area have cooled off in comparison to last year, but median ...

Round Rock residents who love Georgian cuisine have had some great luck recently, with both a grocery store and a restaurant opening in November. The restaurant, Nikala, opened November 1 at 1205 ...

Limbo Jewelry, Triple Z Threadz, and Dope Daughters said they are closing their stores, which operate under one roof, on December 31. In a release, they said they were let out of their lease early so ...

Two Irish mixology alums from Here Nor There in Austin are opening a new café and bar, with help from other well-connected friends from around town. Parley, by Terance Robson and Jack “Slim” Hogan, ...