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A 2021 guide to holiday lights in and around Central Texas
Tis the season for Christmas in Central Texas and one thing that makes this time of year more enjoyable is holiday lights! If you haven’t gone hunting for Christmas lights yet, in this article I will offer you several locations that you can visit in Central Texas to see some awesome light displays. Where To Find Holiday Lights In Central Texas Austin Trail of Lights: This iconic holiday staple returns for its 57th year and second year as a drive-thru event to light up Zilker Park with over two million lights. Stay warm in your car and cruise through light displays of every shape and size. Open nightly from Nov. 27 through Dec. 31…
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Best restaurant patios in Austin
With COVID-19 hospitalizations continuing to climb and ICU beds and ventilators in short supply, some people are retreating to dining behavior from last year. Every restaurant I’ve visited requires staff to continue to wear masks, and many are recommending, if not yet requiring, diners wear masks when not eating and drinking at their tables. And a recent poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research showed more than half of Americans favor mask mandates for dining at restaurants. Such a mandate is illegal in Texas. I, like many diners I’ve spoken with, am once again eating almost exclusively on patios. Good news: There are a lot of great patios at Austin…
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Southwest Airlines Announces Largest Schedule Ever from Austin beginning March 2022
AUSTIN, Texas – Marking its 44th year in the Texas capital this week, Southwest Airlines, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s (AUS) largest carrier, has announced that it will bring even more air service to Austin starting in March. The airline will increase service by more than 20 flights per day, offering nonstop service between Austin and 46 destinations on up to 105 departures a day. “With today’s major investment, we’ve designed a schedule specifically focused on bringing key nonstop routes and adding additional frequencies on already served routes for Austin’s business and leisure travelers,” said Dave Harvey, Southwest’s Vice President of Southwest Business and the airline’s Executive Ambassador to Austin. “We thank…
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Best neighborhoods to stay in Austin and still be close to the action
Are you planning on relocating to the Austin Texas area? If so, you’re in good company because the Austin area continues to be one the top relocation destinations in the United States that attracts people from all over the world. In this article, we will provide you with more information about Austin Texas neighborhoods so that you can get a good idea of which one will be right for you. Downtown Downtown is the hardworking hub of the city. Here you’ll find the sprawling state capitol complex and a cluster of museums and hotels catering to politicians, business travelers and convention-goers. But downtown plays hard too. The neighborhood is chock-full…
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Austin-area housing market stays hot, sets January records
Continuing the Austin-area housing market’s hot streak, home sales and the median price paid for those homes set records for a January, according to new data from the Austin Board of Realtors. Low mortgage interest rates, high demand and a shortage of homes continue to fuel the market and drive prices higher, experts and real estate agents say. Sales of single-family homes, townhomes and condos soared almost 24% in January, with 2,523 homes changing hands, a record volume for the month. Half of the houses sold for more than $365,000 and half sold for less, a January record for the median price and an increase of nearly 20% over January 2020’s median. Things To Do Before…
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Governor Abbott announces virtual music conference
AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott announced a virtual, one-day music conference to be held in Texas. The Second Annual Texas Sounds and Cities conference will be held on Monday, November 16 starting at 11 a.m. The conference will be co-hosted by the Texas Music Office and Hear Fort Worth, and it will bring together music lovers to discuss the future of music in Texas. “Music is a big part of the Texas brand,” said Governor Abbott. “As our focus is on safely and strategically revitalizing all aspects of the Lone Star State—work, school, entertainment, and culture—Texas is committed to working alongside community leaders to ensure they have the knowledge and…
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Austin restaurant named the country’s Pizzeria of the Year
“Few outsiders in the hospitality world have entered Austin from out of state and left an imprint on the city’s dining scene quite the way brothers Brandon and Zane Hunt have.” That’s what I wrote in the Austin360 Dining Guide last year about the brothers who brought attitude and pizza from Detroit to Austin. The operation that started as a humble trailer in front of a dive bar now includes three restaurants and two trailers. Via 313 has been one of the great local success stories of the past 10 years, and the Hunt brothers’ operation has not gone unnoticed nationally. Pizza Today, the influential industry publication that covers all things pizza,…
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Joe Rogan’s New Home Is On Lake Austin
Joe Rogan has one of the biggest podcasts in the world and after informing his audience recently that he was moving to Texas it was only a matter of time until reports started circulating about where he’s going to buy a home. Thanks to a recent article from heavy.com, we know that Joe’s new home is right on Lake Austin. About Joe Rogan’s New Home Two real estate sources have confirmed that Rogan purchased a home along Lake Austin in Austin, Texas, Culture Map reported. His home is reportedly near homes owned by Sandra Bullock and Austin billionaire John Paul DeJoria, according to sources who spoke with Culture Map. Sandra…
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What does the future hold for Austin’s live music scene?
2020 started on a high note with live music, events and fun things to do in Austin Texas and for most people it looked like 2020 was shaping up to be another great year. Fast forward to March and the future for live music in Austin looked bleak as our favorite live music venues were shut down due to the pandemic and by July we’ve learned that most major concerts and live music events are canceled this year. Sadly, July should be one of the busiest months for live music in the ATX area but with more businesses across Texas shutting down again, it looks like we will have to…
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SXSW partners with Amazon to put its film festival online
The popcorn will be “bring your own” and the barbecue won’t be as good, but the Austin, Texas, SXSW Film Festival is moving online after having its 27th edition canceled by the coronavirus pandemic. SXSW announced Thursday that it’s partnering with Amazon Prime Video to stream as much of its movie line-up as possible for 10 days in the U.S. It will be free to viewers with or without an Amazon Prime membership. South by Southwest organizers has worked frantically to salvage what they could of the festival and bring attention to the many films that had been planning to premiere there. SXSW, which had been scheduled to…
