https://austin.culturemap.com/ The best articles on the web en-us Copyright 2026 by me RebelMouse JS Custom Feeds Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT Austin Texas Local News Breaking News Wed, 27 May 2026 19:43:50 EDT 15 https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8zMTczMjk1NC9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTc4MjA4MTg5MX0.Om86iyUWTB3mdbRD-FOYgmIiUOkaBqQTTxnYGuDNVJU/img.png?width=210 https://austin.culturemap.com/ Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/rockn-river-waterpark-action-river/ Rock’N River Waterpark officially debuted a series of updates including a new wavy river, private cabanas, a larger overall capacity, and more.]]> 2676963977 Wed, 27 May 2026 19:43:50 EDT Brianna Caleri Entertainment Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/city-life/silver-lake-ranch-park-acquired/ 2676962980 Wed, 27 May 2026 18:05:01 EDT Natalie Grigson City Life Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/city-life/goodnight-ranch-expo-center-bus-parking/ 2676963446 Wed, 27 May 2026 17:28:14 EDT Brianna Caleri City Life Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/city-life/flood/ swallowed everything in its path. Houses. Roadways. Lives. For many Central Texans, time now splits cleanly into a before and an after, and for Aaron Parsley, senior editor at Texas Monthly, that divide is deeply, irreversibly personal. After winning a 2026 Pulitzer Prize for his firsthand account of the flood, he's expanding the narrative in Where the River Took Us, a seven-episode limited narrative podcast out now.]]> 2676935281 Wed, 27 May 2026 15:35:40 EDT Natalie Grigson City Life News Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/chicks-taking-long-way-tour/ The Chicks have announced their Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour with a stop at Bass Concert Hall in Austin on Tuesday, October 20. ]]> 2676961626 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:34:34 EDT Brianna Caleri Entertainment Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/city-life/paxton-cornyn-senate-runoff-win/ Ken Paxton defeated four-term Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday, May 26, in a massively expensive, drawn-out U.S. Senate primary race.]]> 2676958689 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:16:02 EDT Associated Press City Life Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/peelander-z-fundraiser-accident-recovery/ Friends of the Austin-based punk band Peelander-Z are organizing donations to help the band as they recover from a tour van accident. 2676958071 Tue, 26 May 2026 19:33:04 EDT Brianna Caleri Entertainment Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/kehlani-tour-2026-germania-amphitheater/ Kehlani World Tour: North America in late summer. She'll be making a stop in Austin at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater on September 15.]]> 2676957942 Tue, 26 May 2026 18:43:24 EDT Brianna Caleri Entertainment Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/travel/ottine-mineral-springs-updates-massage/ Ottine Mineral Springs in Central Texas has existed in a few forms and eras — as of a year ago, it's a luxury destination spa. Entering this era, it underwent significant renovations and flung open its doors to the public on June 1, 2025. Now, as the Gonzales County oasis marks its one-year anniversary, things are only getting busier with new poolside amenities, massage services, events, workshops, and even the makings of a new bar still to come.]]> 2676909037 Tue, 26 May 2026 17:23:34 EDT Natalie Grigson Travel News Restaurants + Bars Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/i-love-boosters-review-palmer/ Sorry to Bother You, was an auspicious and audacious debut that challenged viewers both with its subject matter and the visuals it contained. Even though it took eight years for him to put out his second film, Riley hasn’t lost his knack for outrageousness in the almost inexplicable I Love Boosters.]]> 2676944938 Tue, 26 May 2026 13:56:54 EDT Alex Bentley Entertainment Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/city-life/data-centers-texas-water-plan/ Texas’ 2027 State Water Plan is drawing concerns from some water protection advocates who say it fails to account for one growing industry: data centers.]]> 2676942331 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:39:45 EDT KVUE Staff City Life News Innovation Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/city-life/best-places-live-austin-suburbs/ Austin and Leander have been crowned some of the best places to live in the U.S. for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report.]]> 2676915623 Tue, 26 May 2026 10:38:28 EDT Amber Heckler City Life First-time Homebuyers Guide Austin 2026 series Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/parley-aburi-tora-popup/ new East Austin pub Parley won Bar of the Year at the CultureMap Austin Tastemaker Awards. It's wasted no time proving that it's ready to carry the title. Throughout the summer starting Memorial Day, May 25, Parley is teaming up with sushi restaurant Aburi Tora for a monthly pop-up featuring flame-seared sushi and $15 paired cocktails.]]> 2676933690 Mon, 25 May 2026 13:03:01 EDT Brianna Caleri Restaurants + Bars Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/tastemaker-awards-winners-texas-2026/ 2026 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards.]]> 2676932802 Mon, 25 May 2026 12:03:01 EDT Amber Heckler Restaurants + Bars Austin Tastemaker Awards 2026 series Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/city-life/best-states-military-retirees-texas/ Best and Worst States for Military Retirees" has revealed the Lone Star State has continued to improve its livability for retired veterans. Texas now ranks as the No. 20 best state for retirees transitioning into civilian life.]]> 2676913448 Mon, 25 May 2026 10:04:01 EDT Amber Heckler City Life Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/city-life/popular-stories-french-cafe-opening/ Editor's note: The top Austin news of the week begins with two exciting restaurant debuts and a delicious taqueria list. Plus, Austin shines among America's best summer vacation destinations. Read about our most popular stories below, then check out our picks for the best Memorial Day weekend events.]]> 2676933002 Sat, 23 May 2026 13:00:01 EDT Arden Ward City Life Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/paramount-summer-classic-series-2026/ major renovations, it is still running its 52nd annual Summer Classic Film Series from today, May 22, through the end of August.]]> 2676933487 Fri, 22 May 2026 18:46:10 EDT Brianna Caleri Entertainment Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/max-styler/ Seismic Dance Event is ready to rumble with its first lineup announcement for 2026. The 9th annual house and techno festival will be held at the Concourse Project from November 13-15.]]> 2676933213 Fri, 22 May 2026 17:26:30 EDT Brianna Caleri Entertainment Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/mandalorian-grogu-review-2026/ Star Wars movie every year, with an “Episode” film (like The Rise of Skywalker) alternating with anthology movies like Rogue One. But when 2018’s Solo underperformed, those plans changed, and the pandemic made any Star Wars movie less appealing, with Lucasfilm shifting heavily toward TV shows like The Mandalorian.]]> 2676932889 Fri, 22 May 2026 15:58:01 EDT Alex Bentley Entertainment Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/cardvault-tom-brady-opening/ CardVault, founded in 2020 by a team headlined by former NFL quarterback Tom Brady, is opening a location at 259 W. 3rd St. on Wednesday, May 27.]]> 2676932757 Fri, 22 May 2026 15:11:10 EDT Alex Bentley Entertainment