Mug life

3 Austin-area locations of popular Portland coffee chain are brewing 3 Austin-area locations of popular Portland coffee chain are brewing By Brandon Watson

9.16.19  |  1:33 pm

It may be a sluggish year for restaurant openings, but the 2019 coffee shop wars are just perking up. From ...

Haute Property

Midcentury mod touches help this Austin home travel back in time Midcentury mod touches help this Austin home travel back in time

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9.16.19  |  12:00 pm

928 Electra Lakeway, TX 78734 Neighborhood: Old Lakeway Style: Contemporary Square footage: 4,858 Beds: 3 Baths: 3 Price: $1 ...

Lists! Lists! Lists!

Austin suburb rocks top spot on Money's Best Places to Live 2019 Austin suburb rocks top spot on Money's Best Places to Live 2019 By Katie Friel

9.16.19  |  11:31 am

Round Rock has already been named one of the "coolest" suburbs in America this year, and the accolades keep rolling ...

Massive mansion

Ex-bank exec cashing in on massive $12.9 million West Austin estate Ex-bank exec cashing in on massive $12.9 million West Austin estate By John Egan

9.16.19  |  10:18 am

A high-profile retired banker is banking on his three-acre West Austin estate near Lake Austin fetching the list price of ...

Let it Ride

Fastest wooden roller coaster in Texas zaps into SeaWorld San Antonio Fastest wooden roller coaster in Texas zaps into SeaWorld San Antonio By Edmond Ortiz

9.16.19  |  9:11 am

In 2020, SeaWorld San Antonio will ring in spring in a big way. The theme park is getting ready for ...

Hot Headlines

H-E-B's Tarrytown store fires up barbecue restaurant and more stories H-E-B's Tarrytown store fires up barbecue restaurant and more stories By Katie Friel

9.14.19  |  12:00 pm

Editor's note: What a week, huh? Let's celebrate another weekend by checking in with CultureMap's five most ...

Be our guest

Austin Proper unveils new opening date for long-awaited luxury hotel Austin Proper unveils new opening date for long-awaited luxury hotel By Johnathan Silver

9.13.19  |  3:20 pm

The wait is over, in a sense, for one of the most anticipated luxury hotels and residential spaces to grace ...

Coming attractions

Every anticipated Austin restaurant opening in fall 2019 Every anticipated Austin restaurant opening in fall 2019 By Brandon Watson

9.13.19  |  2:25 pm

For many Austinites, fall means the return of pumpkin spice lattes and layering. For the CultureMap staff, it means gearing ...

Opt for Optimism

Positivity blooms for Austinites when Frost pops up at evening soiree Positivity blooms for Austinites when Frost pops up at evening soiree

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9.13.19  |  1:00 pm

What's one thing that will always bring a smile to someone's face? Flowers. There are plenty of blooms ...

The sweet spot

New Austin-area neighborhood sets foundation for homes priced in $200s New Austin-area neighborhood sets foundation for homes priced in $200s By John Egan

9.13.19  |  12:00 pm

A homebuilder is gearing up to add 324 single-family homes in southeast Travis County geared toward young professionals. The builder ...

Haute Property

Modern Austin farmhouse is new gathering spot for family and friends Modern Austin farmhouse is new gathering spot for family and friends

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9.13.19  |  11:00 am

605 Vendemmia Bend Austin, TX 78738 Neighborhood: Peninsula at Rough Hollow Style: Traditional Square footage: 5,046 Beds: 5 Baths ...

Go West

These wild West Texas cabins let you sleep on the edge of the world These wild West Texas cabins let you sleep on the edge of the world By Cindy Brzostowski

9.13.19  |  10:28 am

Looking to live on the edge during your next vacation? If you mean it literally, then consider planning a trip ...

They come, we build

Austin booms among the nation's top 5 markets for new apartments Austin booms among the nation's top 5 markets for new apartments By Johnathan Silver

9.13.19  |  8:57 am

It’s not all in your head. Those new apartments around town did just pop up — and it’s happening ...

Movie Review

The Goldfinch flies high with compelling story and performances The Goldfinch flies high with compelling story and performances By Alex Bentley

9.12.19  |  4:49 pm

Surprisingly, film adaptations of Pulitzer Prize-winning novels are relatively rare. Of the last 20 winners of the prestigious award, only ...

Goody Goody

'Playful' new department store racks up prime South Congress locale 'Playful' new department store racks up prime South Congress locale By John Egan

9.12.19  |  3:37 pm

This isn't your mama's Macy's. A department store brand that bears little resemblance to traditional chains is ...

The Brunch Bunch

Race toward this weird Austin event and its bodacious brunch party Race toward this weird Austin event and its bodacious brunch party

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9.12.19  |  2:00 pm

Whether you're a daily jogger or only sprint if something's chasing you, there's one thing we'd ...

Touchdown!

7 Austin restaurants to score Sunday brunch and watch NFL football 7 Austin restaurants to score Sunday brunch and watch NFL football By John Laird

9.12.19  |  1:14 pm

The return of NFL football means many Austinites are now spending Sundays setting fantasy lineups and watching their favorite teams ...

Get Wild

This boozy sparkling water will be your new fave (well past summer) This boozy sparkling water will be your new fave (well past summer)

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9.12.19  |  12:00 pm

You're not imagining it: hard seltzer is the drink of the summer (and probably well into next summer). But ...

All that glitters

Austin's Trail of Lights unveils 2019 dates and dazzling attractions Austin's Trail of Lights unveils 2019 dates and dazzling attractions By Katie Friel

9.12.19  |  11:05 am

Austin's favorite holiday tradition returns for its 55th year, bringing dazzling light displays, nightly entertainment, and a costumed fun ...