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Looking to stay cool? Here are some of the best places to swim around Austin.
Central Texas summers are no joke. I grew up in Houston, where the heat and humidity suffocate you throughout the day. Here in Austin, the dry heat leaves my skin cracking. I have found the best way to stay refreshed is to dunk myself in water. Any water. This is...
Darden Restaurants buys Tex-Mex chain Chuy’s for $605 million
Darden Restaurants is adding Tex-Mex to the menu. The parent company of Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House and other chains, said Wednesday it’s buying Chuy’s for approximately $605 million. Darden said it will acquire all outstanding shares of Chuy’s for $37.50 per share. Those shares closed at...
Garth Brooks Announced As ‘Austin City Limits’ Lone Honoree For 2024 Hall Of Fame Class
The waterworks will be flowing for this one, I'm sure. Today, Austin City Limits announced that country icon Garth Brooks will be the one and only artist honored with a spot in their Hall of Fame class during the special 50th anniversary season. They shared the news on social media in a since-deleted tweet, but the Austin American-Statesman confirmed the news and shared this statement from Brooks, expressing his excitement for the "over the top" honor: "To be part of anything Austin City Limits is and always has been an honor. I am humbled and grateful to not only be a part of...
Whataburger, Torchy's Tacos make USA Today lists for best fast food restaurants
With tons of fast food restaurants to choose from, which one reigns supreme? USA TODAY 10Best set out to answer this question with rankings on best fast food restaurants, best fast casual restaurant, best regional fast food and more. Some Austin favorites to make the list include Whataburger, Torchy's Tacos and Chipotle. ...
The never-ending story of El Camino Real de Los Tejas extends to East Texas
SAN AUGUSTINE, Texas — On the way to this East Texas town, I learned three crucial things about El Camino Real de los Tejas from Chris Talbot, a Stephen F. Austin University professor and backer of efforts to preserve and promote the trail, first blazed by Native Americans, then hardened by the Europeans and Americans who followed in their footsteps. ...
Off-leash dogs are everywhere in Austin. What are the rules?
There are few things that bring dog owners more joy than watching their furry friend run toward them with tongue out and ears flapping. But, for non-dog lovers or other pet owners, this might not be as joyful. For some, it might even be scary. Austin is a pet-friendly city,...
Best Rated Austin Plastic Surgeons for 2024 (Q1) Research Report Released by Doctor Marketing, MD
The Review Growth Index™ (RGI™) by Doctor Marketing, MD™ awards the Top 10 Rated Plastic Surgery Practices in Austin, Texas after detailed analysis of over 6,000+ online patient reviews given to 133 medical practices. AUSTIN, TX / ACCESSWIRE / July 9, 2024 / Austin is home to...
Downtown Austin Restaurants Are Offering Food and Drink Specials for Free Music Festival
Nadia Chaudhury is the editor of Eater Austin covering food and pop culture, as well as a photographer, writer, and frequent panel moderator and podcast guest. Downtown Austin free music festival Hot Summer Nights is happening this week. Along with music, downtown Austin restaurants and bars are going to offer food and drinks specials for the festival. This includes $5 chips and guacamole from food truck Asador Tacos’s location at bar/club Cheer Up Charlie’s; $4 drafts of Busch Light, $5 Jameson whiskeys, and High Life pony add-ons to shots for $2 at bar Better Days; $4 pizza slices at Hoboken Pie; all-day-long happy hour pricing of $2 off beers, frosés, and wines at the Sabine Street location of cafe and bar Jo’s Coffee; $10 big pizza pretzels from food truck Marinara Miracles parked at the Valhalla bar; 15 percent off orders for people who mentions the music festival at cocktail bar Marlow; $12 specials of two tacos and a Mexican beer, and $3 smaller margaritas from Tex-Mex restaurant Pelons; 10 percent off food at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q; and $10 specials of two tacos and a beer at Vaquero Taquero. The music festival runs from Thursday, July 28 through Saturday, July 20.
8 Amazon Prime Day Deals from Austin Companies
1 / These stylish sunglasses by Roka for sunny summer days in Austin. 2 / This classic Kendra Scott necklace perfect for daily wear or special nights out. 3 / This iconic YETI tumbler to keep your iced coffee cold all day. 4 / This professional grade wok from Made...
Five Austin Dessert Food Trucks for Your Sugary Fix
We get it: Life gets sour at times. The practical solution? Probably therapy. The cheaper and way more fun solution? A sweet treat! It’s tasty, gets you out of the house, and, to quote Marge Simpson, it’ll be good for the economy. Now, you could go to a...
Celebrate "Hot Summer Nights" and support the Red River Cultural District!
It is Tunes Tuesday and we are all excited for"Hot Summer Nights!"Austin's favorite free summer music fest returns this week with 3 jam-packed days of music, food, culture, and community. Nicole Klepadlo from the Red River Cultural District,and Tasha Miller, owner ofPelons Tex-Mex dropped by to tell Trevor Scott all we need to know.
4 Tasty New Frozen Treats Around Austin
The season of sky-high temps, sweat-slicked skin, and stratospheric electric bills is upon us once again. Cranking up the AC and hiding indoors for the next several months might be an option for some, but if you refuse to sacrifice your summer fun to the brutal will of the elements, then it’s time to find other forms of relief. As the mercury continues to rise in Austin, channel your inner child with these elevated spins on icy youthful favorites.
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