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Popular Texas Taco Chain Named One of The Best in The U.S.
Fast casual restaurants are taking Texas by storm, offering a delicious middle ground between fast food and sit-down dining. These establishments provide high-quality meals with the convenience and speed of quick service, making them a popular choice for Texans seeking tasty and affordable options. Cities like Austin, Dallas, and Houston...
An Interactive Harry Potter Experience is Coming to Austin This Fall
This fall, Austin will be home to a magical new attraction as McKinney Roughs Nature Park transforms into an enchanted nighttime trail inspired by the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” films. Beginning November 9, the park will host the Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience, offering an immersive journey through some of the most iconic scenes and creatures from the beloved wizarding world. Since its debut over 25 years ago, J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series—both the books and blockbuster films—has become a global sensation, remaining one of the most enduring and beloved franchises in entertainment history.
Austin-based company launches new delivery service with H-E-B
AUSTIN, Texas — H-E-B is adding new services with a bit of Central Texas flair. Austin-based Favor Delivery is launching H-E-B Now to help Texans get their favorite groceries faster. The new service aims to get customers up to 15 items in 45 minutes or less. So if you're...
Miranda Lambert To Play Free Show At Stubb’s In Austin, Texas Tonight
A honky tonk queen. Miranda Lambert just announced that she'll be playing a free show at music venue and restaurant Stubb’s Bar-B-Q tonight, playing on the indoor stage as an early celebration of her forthcoming 10th studio album, Postcards from Texas. The pop-up show is free to the public, and she has instructions on how to get in on her Instagram post below, though obviously space will be limited compared to her usual sized venues these days so if you get in, consider yourself lucky. According to the Austin-American Statesman, the club has a capacity of 150 at the downstairs bar, and additional...
Austin to Manor Trail now complete, linking suburb to citywide trail network
The missing link in a 5.5-mile trail from Austin to Manor is now complete, connecting the fast-growing suburb with Austin's expansive network of public paths. "It helps with quality of life," Manor Mayor Christopher Harvey said while taking an afternoon stroll along the final section of the Austin to Manor Trail. "Great parks and great trail systems make this area a place where people want to come, and that's what we're seeing."
When is Labor Day 2024? Here's why it's a national holiday
As the air begins to crisp and the first hints of autumn emerge, Labor Day weekend marks a transition from summer’s warmth to fall’s embrace, offering a final celebration of summer while nodding to the hard-working spirit that shaped our nation. When is Labor Day? ...
Outside the Rock: ALABAMA Benefit Concert
INNOVATIVE NEW PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN STAND TOGETHER AND RED RIVER RISING BRINGS COUNTRY ROCK LEGENDS ALABAMA TO AUSTIN FOR A BENEFIT CONCERT, DEC. 5, 2024 WITH SPECIAL GUEST THE BELLAMY BROTHERS ALL NET CONCERT TICKET REVENUE WILL GO TO SUPPORT LOCAL AUSTIN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES VENUE PRESALE THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 AT 10AM CT (CODE: ROLLON); TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 AT 10AM CT VIA MOODYCENTERATX.COM (Austin, TX) – Austin Arena Company’s community platform, Red River Rising, today announced a benefit concert featuring multi-platinum selling country rock group ALABAMA, and special guest The Bellamy Brothers, as a part of the Roll on North American Tour at Moody Center on December 5. As the Official Social Impact Partner of Oak View Group (parent company of Austin Arena Company), Stand Together, a philanthropic community that tackles the root causes of the country’s biggest problems, will co-produce the event with Red River Rising. Earlier this year, Oak View Group and Stand Together announced a transformative, strategic partnership aiming to catalyze significant positive change across a spectrum of initiatives, including community engagement, education, youth development, and social justice. Stand Together Presents ALABAMA benefit concert is the first-of-its-kind at the award-winning venue, where all net ticket revenue will go directly to Austin-based nonprofit, Mobile Loaves & Fishes through Red River Rising’s community platform. Realizing that housing alone can’t solve homelessness, Mobile Loaves & Fishes’ Community First! Village provides formerly chronically homeless men and women a nurturing community and the ability to put their skills and passions to work. Community First! Village offers permanent, affordable housing to those coming out of chronic homelessness, as well as the opportunity to work in micro enterprises within the community such as organic farming, ceramics, jewelry–making, and property beautification. Residents can develop self–sufficiency and earn a living, while their products and services attract neighbors from surrounding areas, expanding and enhancing the circle of support. Red River Rising is dedicated to empowering local musicians, preserving Austin’s vibrant downtown music scene, and addressing housing insecurities. As the presenting partner, Stand Together will play a pivotal role in expanding Red River Rising’s impact and reach in the community. Additionally, Stand Together will bring annual benefit concerts to Moody Center, further amplifying awareness of social issues and generating funds for local nonprofits for years to come. “Partnering with Red River Rising to co-produce the annual benefit concert at Moody Center allows us to not only showcase incredible talent but also elevates an impactful organization addressing critical issues in the Austin community with bottom-up solutions,” said Colette Weintraub, head of Stand Together Music, Sports & Entertainment. “We believe there are significant opportunities within the music industry to drive social change, and we’re grateful for our partnership with Oak View Group to empower artists to make a more meaningful impact on the issues that matter most to them.” Senior Vice President of OVG Austin and General Manager of Moody Center, Jeff Nickler says, “We are moved by the incredible work that Stand Together is doing in the Austin community. Their support of Red River Rising and local nonprofits is so meaningful, and we are honored to host this benefit concert that will bring people together through music to make a positive impact on the city we love so much.” Over 50 years ago, cousins Teddy Gentry, Randy Owen and the late Jeff Cook left the cotton farms of Fort Payne, Alabama to spend the summer playing music in a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina bar called The Bowery. It’s a classic American tale of rags to riches. From humble beginnings picking cotton in the fields to international stars, ALABAMA went on to sell 80 million albums and change the face and sound of country music. Quality songs that have become the soundtrack for American life are the foundation for ALABAMA’s stellar career. The group introduced rock style guitars, lights, pyrotechnics and sounds to the country audience that has inspired many of today’s brightest country stars including Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, and Luke Bryan. While their music continues to stand the test of time, their numbers and stats are beyond compare. Five decades since starting the band, ALABAMA has charted 43 #1 singles, including 21 #1 singles in a row, and have won dozens of CMA, GRAMMY®, and ACM Awards. They are members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Musicians Hall of Fame and have their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition, they are world-class philanthropists who have raised millions of dollars for various charities.
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