Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top Austin news of the week, beginning with a prediction that Austin's growth in tandem with San Antonio could bring major league sports to the area. Plus, we suggest some Easter events and preview a new winery and brewery on a Johnson City estate. Read our five most popular stories below, then find some weekend fun right here.
1. Austin-San Antonio mega-metro could attract NFL team, ex-mayor predicts.As Austin and San Antonio continue to evolve, former San Antonio Mayor Henry Cisneros foresees the area being home to 8.3 million people in 2050 — enough for NFL, MLB, and NHL teams.
2. 10 Easter-themed events in Austin make for an eggcellent weekend. Whether you’re celebrating Easter or just a long weekend, your hunt for an eggciting, fun-filled event is over. We’ve put together a list of family or slacker-friendly options in bloom this April.
3. New Hill Country winery and brewery come with Italian cooking.A new winery tasting room and brewery on the same property are preparing for a May 3 grand opening in Johnson City, about 50 miles from Austin.
4. Cozy Austin neighborhood ranked 2nd best place to live in Texas in 2025. Triangle State, a small Central Austin neighborhood, has been ranked the No. 2 best place to live in Texas in 2025 by rankings and review website Niche.com.
5. Chef Roy Choi brings new cookbook to Austin for talk with Aaron Franklin. Austin's First Light Books is hosting a big book talk at The Paramount's Stateside Theater. Celebrity chef Roy Choi will present his new book in conversation with pitmaster Aaron Franklin on April 22.