Garth Brooks brings heart and hits to Austin Formula One Grand Prix
From “Friends in Low Places” to “The Thunder Rolls,” Garth Brooks’ COTA concert brought country pop nostalgia to Formula One weekend.
F1 race brings YOY surge in Austin-area home swaps
More than 80% of the 750+ homes listed on HomeExchange in Austin have been reserved this weekend, according to data provided to SBJ by the home swap company, as fans head to Circuit of The Americas for the F1 U.S. Grand Prix. From Oct. 10 through 24, a period that...
Austin City Limits Music Festival 2025: Roots, Revival, and the Spirit of Texas
[Editor’s Note: Soundcheck Columnist Simone Goldstone took a detour to Austin, Texas earlier this month for the Austin City Limits Music Festival and filed this report.]. The Austin skyline looms in the heavy heat, but nobody seems to mind. The grass is green, the dust not yet windswept, and the sky is impossibly blue.
A Decade of Vision Zero: Austin’s Efforts to Reduce Traffic Fatalities
Over the past ten years, Austin has pursued an ambitious effort to eliminate traffic-related deaths and injuries through its Vision Zero initiative. Adopted in 2015, the program focuses on engineering, enforcement, and education to improve roadway safety. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT),...
CapMetro transit plan proposes incorporating new bus routes, plans for light rail
Capital Metro is moving through the public review process for its 10-year plan to improve transportation services across Central Texas, before it is presented to the CapMetro Board of Directors for approval later this month. Transit Plan 2035 would add new bus routes on campus and in surrounding areas, change...
Austin businesses feel the rush as F1 weekend boosts local economy
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin is buzzing, as Formula 1 weekend drew crowds from around the world, pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy. For many businesses, it’s one of the most lucrative weekends of the year. According to Visit Austin, the race averages around 430,000...
Texas’s ~Murder Mystery~ Dinner Train Rides
Murder mystery dinner trains are immersive theatrical experiences that take passengers on a journey not just on a scenic trip, but also through a night of intrigue, suspense, and culinary delight. Bridges, tunnels, and sunsets provide a perfect backdrop as passengers play detectives in solving a thrilling murder...
Steve Sarkisian’s postgame remarks turn frustration into fury for Texas fans
Despite beating Kentucky last night, Sarkisian's postgame comments added even more fuel to the fire for Longhorn Nation and their frustrations with the offensive playcalling.
Why Locals Can’t Stop Returning To This Austin, Texas Late-Night Diner
Austin, Texas doesn’t slow down after dark, and neither do its cravings. When the city is buzzing late into the night or just beginning to stir at sunrise, there’s one place locals count on. 24 Diner at 6th and Lamar has carved out its place as a trusted...
Open Your Homes and Hearts: The Dogs Of Austin, TX Need You!
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near austin.
