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Bobcats are all around Austin, but you'd be lucky to spot one
It happens almost every year: Someone in Austin spots a wild cat in their neighborhood, and it's almost certainly not a stray domestic cat. By the time they've taken to social media with their new discovery, the cat — whatever it was — is long gone and they're left with questions.
Meet the Chef Behind Austin’s Hottest New Restaurant
At first glance, Lao’d Bar looks like the type of breezy tropical lounge you might encounter on an island vacation. But take a few steps through its open garage doors, and you’ll enter a world far beyond frozen drinks and cheeseburgers in paradise. Decorated in the style of a traditional Asian night market, the new concept helmed by chef Bob Somsith serves as Austin’s first Lao brick-and-mortar restaurant—and features some of the most exciting fare in the city.
Baby foxes in your backyard? It's that season in Austin. Here's what to do if you see them
Correction: A previous version of this story misspelled the name of Jules Maron, director of the Austin Wildlife Rescue. Has Austin seemed extra foxy lately? Many local residents have noticed furry, four-legged friends getting cozy in their yards. Austin Wildlife expert Jules Maron said it is completely natural for this time of year...
Texas Based Restaurant Chain Now Selling Out In Massive Deal
Austin, Texas recently was announced as the new headquarters of Elon Musk's ventures X and Tesla as their corporate offices will join their already large presence in Central Texas, but there is also a major Austin based company that will now most likely be changing their address to Florida after agreeing to be purchased for around $605 million.
The 10 Best Happy Hours in Austin
After ticking all the boxes on your to-do list, it’s only appropriate to reward yourself with delicious food and drink. And what better way to do that than at happy hour? In our opinion, the best happy hours in Austin serve both drinks and snackable bites that are reasonably priced — we’re talking $5 beers and $7 glasses of wine. Luckily, the city has plenty of spots to grab a brewski and unwind.
Council Approves Stricter Regulations for Rotary Campground
The Town of Barrhead, Alberta, implemented new regulations for its Rotary Campground, aiming to enhance the camping experience for families and address concerns about troublesome campers. The town council approved a new Parks and Facilities Bylaw, introducing two changes to the campground’s operations. The first amendment establishes a 14-day...
Dog who has been in and out of Austin shelters has potential adopter
AUSTIN, Texas - Just by looking at Mako's big smile, it would be hard to believe that he has had it pretty rough, but the nine-year-old bulldog pit mix has been living in and out of several animal shelters for the last few years. He just found himself back at Austin Pets Alive! after his previous foster couldn't care for him anymore for personal reasons.
An Austin Barbecue Truck Is Getting Into the Sausage Sandwich Game
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. An Austin barbecue truck’s getting into the sausage sandwich game this summer. South Austin Modern African African barbecue truck Distant Relatives is opening Linx within West Austin bar Mean Eyed Cat at 1621 West Fifth Street in early August.
Austin Italian Restaurant Intero Opens New Gelato Truck Soon
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. Austin Italian restaurant Intero is opening a gelato truck this summer. Piccola Gelateria will be parked outside of Intero’s other Italian restaurant, Poeta at the Frances Modern Inn, in Central East Austin at 1123 East 11th Street, starting on Wednesday, July 24.
Officials update Animal Advisory Commission on strategic plan process
City officials updated the Animal Advisory Commission last week on the strategic plan for the Animal Services Office as the city works to improve the relationship between the Austin Animal Center and key stakeholders, including the commission. Assistant City Manager Stephanie Hayden-Howard said officials held a planning meeting on June...
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