https://austin.culturemap.com/ The best articles on the web en-us Copyright 2026 by me RebelMouse JS Custom Feeds Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 EDT Austin Texas Local News Breaking News Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:05 EDT 15 https://austin.culturemap.com/media-library/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8zMTczMjk1NC9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTg0NTE1Mzg5MX0.EoqId-gVGiU8ci2FmrxzOOugKUtdZ2RiewySkBL9i0w/image.png?width=210 https://austin.culturemap.com/ Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/city-life/popular-stories-forbes-400-richest/ Editor's note: The top Austin news of the week includes a look at Austin's richest residents, plus previews of exciting new restaurants. Read on for our most popular stories, then plan your weekend via this guide. ]]> 2677887624 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:05 EDT Arden Ward City Life Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/acl-fest-2026-recommendations/ Austin City Limits Music Festival lineup comes out, a new group of people joins the "I can't believe I'm this old and out of touch" crew. Trust us, we don't recognize half of the acts either.]]> 2677886953 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:14:03 EDT Brianna Caleri Entertainment Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/travel/michelin-key-frances-four-seasons/ Two Austin hotels are among seven total Texas properties to earn a coveted Michelin Key in 2026. 2677886818 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:41:05 EDT Eric Sandler Travel Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/resident-evil-movie-review-2026/ Barbarian and Weapons), writer/director Zach Cregger has established himself as one of the top horror filmmakers working today. His unique methodology involves taking audiences down familiar pathways before veering off into unexpected areas that feature copious amounts of gore and comically bizarre visuals.]]> 2677886742 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:14:47 EDT Alex Bentley Entertainment Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/quest-texas-best-2026-fregona/ H-E-B is entering the final leg of its annual grocery games. The San Antonio-based supermarket chain has narrowed down the finalists for its annual Quest for Texas Best competition, including one from Bastrop. ]]> 2677885831 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:57:04 EDT Brandon Watson Restaurants + Bars Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/southern-living-new-barbecue-2026/ Southern Living chooses its picks for best new barbecue joints every two years, and three Austin spots have made the new edition of the list — with high rankings. Two Goose Market & Barbecue (No. 2 of 16), Churchrow Tejas BBQ (No. 4), and Parish Barbecue (No. 8) made the cut in Austin, and one more in Irving, Kafi BBQ (No. 7), was the only other Texas spot on the list.]]> 2677885173 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:58:05 EDT Brianna Caleri Restaurants + Bars Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/picnik-reopening-new-menu/ Picnik is back, and it looks nothing like the Picnik regulars have known for the past several years. The new version of the business cuts back on waste, presenting a small daily menu based on whatever ingredients are in that day.]]> 2677864212 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:59:02 EDT Natalie Grigson Restaurants + Bars Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/food-news-good-ice-co/ 2677879493 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:45:46 EDT Brianna Caleri Restaurants + Bars Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/death-cab-cutie-tour-2026/ I Built You A Tower. The tour will stop in Austin on March 23, 2027. A venue has not yet been announced for the Austin date.]]> 2677876868 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:40:12 EDT Brianna Caleri Entertainment Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/real-estate/median-home-price-august-2026/ Unlock MLS shows that buyer activity varied widely across Central Texas.]]> 2677874997 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:14:01 EDT KVUE Staff Real Estate Love Where You Live Austin 2026 series Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/travel/dolly-parton-corn-maze-texas/ Rockin’ K Farms, near Corpus Christi, has built a massive corn maze in tribute to the country music icon, who passed away in late August.]]> 2677874560 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:35:51 EDT Brandon Watson Travel Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/live-music-trail-dead-far-out/ Before the rest of September flies on by and you suddenly find yourself in the throes of ACL Fest, get out for a local show or two. See here for recommendations. 2677864539 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:04:04 EDT John Laird Entertainment Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/weekend-events-9-17-2026/ calendar. ]]> 2677863945 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:00:06 EDT Paige Turner Entertainment Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/city-life/texas-book-festival-2026-authors/ Texas Book Festival, a huge celebration of books and authors in Austin, has announced its full list of authors who will make an appearance for 2026. The festival will take place at multiple venues downtown November 14 and 15.]]> 2677870179 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:00:04 EDT Brianna Caleri City Life Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/wasa-opening-papercut-konbini/ Wasa, opens September 18.]]> 2677863244 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:09:52 EDT Brianna Caleri Restaurants + Bars Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/innovation/texas-workers-ai-disruption-jobs/ 2677857702 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:27:28 EDT Amber Heckler Innovation News City Life Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/fashion/lucchese-boots-ut-exclusive-tour/ Lucchese is embarking on a "sorority tour," and it's bringing women's boots in exclusive colors that subtly show team pride — or at least really match outfits in school colors. It's making a stop at the University of Texas at Austin on Friday, September 18, from 1-5 pm.]]> 2677868733 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:40:50 EDT Brianna Caleri Fashion + Beauty News Sports Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/arts/austin-museum-day-2026-exhibits/ Austin Museum Day, offering free admission and special programming across Central Texas.]]> 2677865940 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:35:54 EDT Kimberly Reeves Arts News City Life Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/society/forbes-400-austin-richest-billionaires/ Forbes. And a Polish-American billionaire residing in Austin with ties to Elon Musk and SpaceX has become one of the richest people in the nation.]]> 2677863503 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:57:04 EDT Amber Heckler Society Austin Texas Local News https://austin.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/panciuto-opening-hyde-park-umarell/ Panciuto.]]> 2677863977 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:07:33 EDT Brianna Caleri Restaurants + Bars