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Austin Breweries Win Three Medals at 2026 Great American Beer Festival, With Meanwhile Brewing Taking Home Two Silvers

Austin / October 12 2026

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Central Texas Food Bank Prepares More Than 300,000 Meals a Year, Helping Families and Patients Across the Region

Austin / October 09 2026

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Austin Community College Opens New 36,500-Square-Foot Automotive Technology Facility in Round Rock, Expanding Career Training Opportunities

Austin / October 09 2026

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October 12 2026

Austin Breweries Win Three Medals at 2026 Great American Beer Festival, With Meanwhile Brewing Taking Home Two Silvers

Two Austin craft breweries, Meanwhile Brewing Co. and Pinthouse Pizza, have earned national recognition at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival, bringing three medals home to Central Texas in one of the country's most competitive beer competitions.

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October 09 2026

Central Texas Food Bank Prepares More Than 300,000 Meals a Year, Helping Families and Patients Across the Region

From freshly prepared meals to specialized nutrition for patients with medical needs, the Central Texas Food Bank is doing more than distributing groceries, and one longtime Austin-area chef is helping make it happen.

Education

October 09 2026

Austin Community College Opens New 36,500-Square-Foot Automotive Technology Facility in Round Rock, Expanding Career Training Opportunities

A major expansion at Austin Community College's Round Rock Campus is opening new doors for Central Texas students pursuing automotive careers, with advanced training facilities, industry partnerships and more workforce education opportunities on the way.

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October 09 2026

Santa Returns to Barton Creek Square in Austin for 2026 Holiday Photos, Sensory-Friendly Visits and Pet Pictures

Austin families can start planning their holiday traditions as Barton Creek Square announces Santa's 2026 arrival, special sensory-friendly visits for children with disabilities and a festive photo opportunity for pets.

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October 08 2026

Austin Halloween Tours 2026: Explore Texas Capitol Legends and State Cemetery History Throughout October

Austin residents and visitors can discover a different side of Texas history this Halloween season through special October tours at the Texas State Capitol and Texas State Cemetery, including additional tour times on Halloween Day.

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October 07 2026

Austin Opera Brings French Masterpiece ‘Thaïs’ to the Long Center November 13 and 15, Exploring Love, Faith and Obsession

One of opera’s most compelling stories of love, temptation and redemption is coming to Austin for two performances, bringing internationally acclaimed performers and the unforgettable music of French composer Jules Massenet to the Long Center for the Performing Arts.

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October 06 2026

Austin’s 43rd Annual Viva La Vida Festival and Parade Returns October 24 with Free Día de los Muertos Celebration Downtown

One of Austin’s most treasured cultural traditions returns this October as the Mexic-Arte Museum brings families, artists and neighbors together for a free Día de los Muertos celebration filled with music, art, remembrance and Mexican heritage.

Health & Science

October 05 2026

Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin Ranks Among Nation’s Best in Six Pediatric Specialties, Bringing Top-Tier Care Closer to Central Texas Families

Dell Children’s Medical Center has earned national recognition in six pediatric specialties, including a Top 10 ranking for heart care, reinforcing Austin’s growing reputation as a destination for advanced children’s healthcare.

Transportation

October 05 2026

Southwest Airlines Adds New Nonstop Flights From Austin to the Bahamas, Dominican Republic and Costa Rica for Summer 2027

Central Texas travelers will soon have more ways to reach the Caribbean, Costa Rica and popular U.S. destinations as Southwest Airlines expands nonstop service at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport ahead of summer 2027.

Entertainment

October 03 2026

Lake Austin Drawdown Canceled for 2026 After Businesses and Stakeholders Raise Concerns

Lake Austin will remain at its normal operating level this fall after the city canceled a planned 10-foot drawdown that had been scheduled from Oct. 12 through Nov. 30.

Food & Beverage

September 24 2026

Taste Lake Travis Brings More Than 45 Food, Drink and Artisan Vendors Together Sept. 26

Taste Lake Travis returns to Emerald Point on Sept. 26 with four hours of local food and drink tastings, live music, artisans and family activities from businesses across the Lake Travis and Hill Country area.

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September 24 2026

Austin’s Restaurant History Is Still on the Menu: 11 Local Institutions That Helped Shape Central Texas

From South Lamar and East Sixth Street to Lockhart, Taylor, Elgin and Driftwood, these historic Austin-area restaurants tell a bigger story about the families, workers, traditions and gathering places that helped shape Central Texas.

Community

September 24 2026

Free Texas Archeology Fair in Austin Invites Families to Dig Into the State’s Past

Families looking for a hands-on Texas history experience can spend Saturday, Sept. 26 exploring archeology, fossils and the stories of people who came before us at a free event in Austin.

Education

September 23 2026

ACC Breaks Ground on New Healthcare Professions Building at Hays Campus

Austin Community College’s new Healthcare Professions Building at its Hays Campus will bring nursing, dental hygiene, sonography and other healthcare training programs closer to students in one of Central Texas’ fastest-growing areas.

Food & Beverage

September 23 2026

Mendocino Farms Opens Third Austin Restaurant on South Lamar as Texas Expansion Continues

Mendocino Farms has opened its third Austin restaurant on South Lamar Boulevard, expanding the California-born sandwich and salad concept to 14 Texas locations as the brand continues growing across the state.

Sports

September 23 2026

Texas Volts Trade Two-Way Standout Aliyah Binford to Chicago Bandits in First AUSL Offseason Deal

Round Rock's Texas Volts have opened their 2026 offseason with a significant roster move, sending pitcher and hitter Aliyah Binford to the Chicago Bandits in exchange for a player to be named later.

Sports

September 22 2026

LOVB Austin to Open 2026-27 Season in San Antonio During NCAA Volleyball Championship Week

Reigning back-to-back champion LOVB Austin will face LOVB Nebraska at Frost Bank Center on Dec. 16, giving San Antonio volleyball fans a chance to see some of the sport’s biggest professional names just as the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship arrives in town.

Outdoors

September 21 2026

Post Oak Ridge State Park Opens Near Lampasas, Giving Texans a New Way to Explore the Hill Country

Texas’ newest state park destination is now welcoming day-use visitors near Lampasas, offering rugged trails, Colorado River overlooks and quiet Hill Country landscapes while the 3,118-acre property continues to take shape.

Outdoors

September 21 2026

National Hunting and Fishing Day Gives Austin Families More Ways to Get Outside Sept. 26

From neighborhood ponds and Lady Bird Lake to McKinney Falls State Park and Central Texas public hunting opportunities, National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 26 gives Austin-area families plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors while supporting conservation.

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September 18 2026

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area Receives $100,000 Grant to Expand Youth Career Programs

A $100,000 Taco Bell Foundation grant will help Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area expand education and career-readiness opportunities for more than 18,000 local students preparing for life after school.

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LATEST AUSTIN NEWS

Austin Breweries Win Three Medals at 2026 Great American Beer Festival, With Meanwhile Brewing Taking Home Two Silvers

Central Texas Food Bank Prepares More Than 300,000 Meals a Year, Helping Families and Patients Across the Region

Austin Community College Opens New 36,500-Square-Foot Automotive Technology Facility in Round Rock, Expanding Career Training Opportunities

Santa Returns to Barton Creek Square in Austin for 2026 Holiday Photos, Sensory-Friendly Visits and Pet Pictures

Austin Halloween Tours 2026: Explore Texas Capitol Legends and State Cemetery History Throughout October

Austin Opera Brings French Masterpiece ‘Thaïs’ to the Long Center November 13 and 15, Exploring Love, Faith and Obsession

Austin’s 43rd Annual Viva La Vida Festival and Parade Returns October 24 with Free Día de los Muertos Celebration Downtown

Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin Ranks Among Nation’s Best in Six Pediatric Specialties, Bringing Top-Tier Care Closer to Central Texas Families

Southwest Airlines Adds New Nonstop Flights From Austin to the Bahamas, Dominican Republic and Costa Rica for Summer 2027

Austin Studio Tour Returns for Two Free Weekends of Art This November

Austin Airport Breaks Ground on Six-Gate Concourse M

CapMetro Approves Fare Increases Starting January 10

Austin’s New Bond Dashboard Opens a Window Into Project Spending and Progress

Lake Austin Drawdown Canceled for 2026 After Businesses and Stakeholders Raise Concerns

Taste Lake Travis Brings More Than 45 Food, Drink and Artisan Vendors Together Sept. 26

Austin’s Restaurant History Is Still on the Menu: 11 Local Institutions That Helped Shape Central Texas

Free Texas Archeology Fair in Austin Invites Families to Dig Into the State’s Past

ACC Breaks Ground on New Healthcare Professions Building at Hays Campus

Mendocino Farms Opens Third Austin Restaurant on South Lamar as Texas Expansion Continues

Texas Volts Trade Two-Way Standout Aliyah Binford to Chicago Bandits in First AUSL Offseason Deal

LOVB Austin to Open 2026-27 Season in San Antonio During NCAA Volleyball Championship Week

Post Oak Ridge State Park Opens Near Lampasas, Giving Texans a New Way to Explore the Hill Country

National Hunting and Fishing Day Gives Austin Families More Ways to Get Outside Sept. 26

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area Receives $100,000 Grant to Expand Youth Career Programs

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LATEST AUSTIN NEWS

Austin Breweries Win Three Medals at 2026 Great American Beer Festival, With Meanwhile Brewing Taking Home Two Silvers

Central Texas Food Bank Prepares More Than 300,000 Meals a Year, Helping Families and Patients Across the Region

Austin Community College Opens New 36,500-Square-Foot Automotive Technology Facility in Round Rock, Expanding Career Training Opportunities

Santa Returns to Barton Creek Square in Austin for 2026 Holiday Photos, Sensory-Friendly Visits and Pet Pictures

Austin Halloween Tours 2026: Explore Texas Capitol Legends and State Cemetery History Throughout October

Austin Opera Brings French Masterpiece ‘Thaïs’ to the Long Center November 13 and 15, Exploring Love, Faith and Obsession

Austin’s 43rd Annual Viva La Vida Festival and Parade Returns October 24 with Free Día de los Muertos Celebration Downtown

Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin Ranks Among Nation’s Best in Six Pediatric Specialties, Bringing Top-Tier Care Closer to Central Texas Families

Southwest Airlines Adds New Nonstop Flights From Austin to the Bahamas, Dominican Republic and Costa Rica for Summer 2027

Austin Studio Tour Returns for Two Free Weekends of Art This November

Austin Airport Breaks Ground on Six-Gate Concourse M

CapMetro Approves Fare Increases Starting January 10

Austin’s New Bond Dashboard Opens a Window Into Project Spending and Progress

Lake Austin Drawdown Canceled for 2026 After Businesses and Stakeholders Raise Concerns

Taste Lake Travis Brings More Than 45 Food, Drink and Artisan Vendors Together Sept. 26

Austin’s Restaurant History Is Still on the Menu: 11 Local Institutions That Helped Shape Central Texas

Free Texas Archeology Fair in Austin Invites Families to Dig Into the State’s Past

ACC Breaks Ground on New Healthcare Professions Building at Hays Campus

Mendocino Farms Opens Third Austin Restaurant on South Lamar as Texas Expansion Continues

Texas Volts Trade Two-Way Standout Aliyah Binford to Chicago Bandits in First AUSL Offseason Deal

LOVB Austin to Open 2026-27 Season in San Antonio During NCAA Volleyball Championship Week

Post Oak Ridge State Park Opens Near Lampasas, Giving Texans a New Way to Explore the Hill Country

National Hunting and Fishing Day Gives Austin Families More Ways to Get Outside Sept. 26

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area Receives $100,000 Grant to Expand Youth Career Programs

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