Top 5 Austin Running Routes to Keep You Moving This Spring

Spring in Austin is the perfect time to lace up your shoes and hit the city’s most scenic running routes. Whether you’re training for a race or just looking to enjoy the outdoors, these five local favorites offer something for every runner. Get ready to soak up the sunshine, enjoy the wildflowers, and keep your motivation high all season long!

New chicken restaurant flies into Houston with 'gluten-friendly' tendies

A local restaurant group is bringing a California-based chicken concept to Texas. Mac Haik Restaurant Group announced it has reached an agreement with Starbird to open locations in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. Founded in the San Francisco area in 2016, Starbird is a fast casual restaurant with 19 locations...

North Austin Chai Truck Swaps $200K Tech Gig For Mumbai Street Classics

North Austin just picked up a bold new chai stop. Soundra Roastery & Chai has rolled its trailer into 12400 Amherst near Parmer and MoPac, pouring steeped chai and turning out elevated Indian street food from a compact kitchen on wheels. Owner Ramya Patel, a Hyderabad native who walked away from a lucrative tech career to run the truck, named the business after her grandmother and says she roasts and steeps ingredients sourced directly from India. On the menu, Mumbai-style street staples like the Mumbai Veg Frankie and the Aloo Tikki Burger share space with mash-up drinks such as a Cadbury Cream Cheese Mocha and a Madras Mascarpone.

Monday, March 9, 2026 – South by Southwest at 40

How Austin’s Biggest Festival Is Reinventing Itself Without Its Longtime Home. The Austin Convention Center is a pile of rubble. SXSW opens Thursday. Here’s what to expect from a leaner, more decentralized festival celebrating four decades of culture and commerce. For nearly three decades, the Austin Convention Center...

Broadway in Austin Back for Record-Breaking 2026-27 Season

Broadway in Austin, the annual celebration of the greatest plays and musicals on the Great White Way, is back for the 2026-27 season, and it’ll be bigger than ever, with 11 shows announced. “This season represents everything I love about Broadway – bold new shows, beloved favorites, and stories...

Hill Country post office becomes new sparkling wine tasting room

William Chris Wine Company is putting a stamp on downtown Hye. The Hill Country winery is opening a new tasting room inside the historic Hye Post Office at 10261 US-290 to showcase its new sparkling wine brand, Rebecca Caroline. The Rebecca Caroline tasting room, set to debut in the summer,...

Restaurant and brew pub closes in Marble Falls

A Marble Falls eatery with a flare for brew poured its final pint March 7. "Our doors are now closed, but we couldn’t resist bringing our community together one last time," according to a statement from Bear King Brewing Co. "Join us this Saturday for a final meal, a final pint, and a heartfelt thank you to all the people who have made Bear King feel like home these past 7 years."

I Drove Across America to Try 20 Fish Tacos, and 5 Tasted Like a Mini Vacation

There is something magical about biting into a perfect fish taco — crispy fish, fresh toppings, and a squeeze of lime all wrapped in a warm tortilla. I spent weeks driving across the country, stopping at 20 different spots just to find the ones that truly stood out. Out...

The Peach Cobbler Factory Making Austin-Area Debut in Round Rock

With locations in 25 states, including 13 in Texas, the Peach Cobbler Factory is planning its debut in the Austin area. It’s launching a new dessert shop at 2000 I-35 E, Suite K4, in Round Rock. Coverage published this week by Hoodline describes the opening, which constitutes the brand’s Austin-area debut, as a “milestone for fans who previously had to head to other Texas metros to get their fix.”

Austin Highlights: Mar. 9 to 12 – Food, Music, Arts & More

Jump to: Top Pick | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday. The best free and fun events in Austin, March 9 – 12, include Draylen Mason Remembrance Concert, SXSW Music Festival, and more!. Austin turns up the energy long before the weekend hits, and this list rounds up...

Antone's Drops Big Blues Bash Back Into Waterloo Greenway

The Austin Blues Festival is rolling back into Waterloo Park's Moody Amphitheater on April 25 and 26, packing two days of music that stretches from Parliament Funkadelic to homegrown brass bands. Co‑presented by Antone’s Nightclub and the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy, the fest is pitched as a way to carry Clifford Antone’s legacy out of the club and into the park, with long sets and genre‑mixing bills meant to put veteran blues heads and newer festivalgoers on the same lawn.

Emmer & Rye Transforms Lefty’s Into an All-Day Hangout on East Sixth

Lefty's at the Arrive Austin hotel is no longer just a brick bar you stumble into at night. Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group has taken over the space, retooled it, and relaunched it as Lefty's Day & Night, an all-day operation that starts with coffee and handhelds and rolls straight into cocktails and late-night bites. The refreshed bar tightens Emmer & Rye's presence on East Sixth Street and gives the boutique hotel a more intentional neighborhood spot for both locals and guests.

Texas Eats NOW: Caribbean Chicken and Mediterranean Gyros meet Texas Steak and Old-Fashioned Burgers

You can watch “Texas Eats NOW” Mondays through Saturdays at 10 a.m. - Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. on KSAT 12, KSAT.com, and KSAT Plus, our free streaming app. Canje is a vibrant Caribbean restaurant inspired by the bold, diverse flavors of the islands. Named after the national bird of Guyana, the menu draws influence from Guyanese roots as well as the culinary traditions of Jamaica, Puerto Rico and beyond. Blending traditional techniques with modern creativity, the food highlights rich spices, fresh ingredients and layered flavors.

Guero's celebrates 40 years serving Austin

City Famous Snow Cones Return For The Season At Sno-Beach

Sno-Beach is officially open for the season and Austin is already buzzing. The bright pink stand has been a summer landmark for years and today we have Elizabeth Newsom, the owner, here to celebrate the return of everyone’s favorite shaved ice spot. Elizabeth has a long history with Sno-Beach....