Editor's note: Free SXSW fun leads this round of top stories. Read on for more of the week's most popular headlines.
1. The 15 best official SXSW Music shows you can see for free. We've curated a streamlined guide to the best free official shows happening through the weekend.
2. Our favorite free parties of SXSW — no badge needed. For those without a badge or a wristband, here are the biggest free events to put on your list. Remember to RSVP.
3. These University of Texas programs rate No. 1 in the nation. Not only is the University of Texas at Austin the best public school in the country, it's home to a host of top graduate programs — 37 to be exact.
4. Austin beer legend makes major comeback with new brewery — one of the largest in town. There's something big brewing for the Austin craft beer scene. After years of starts, stops, and anticipation, Christine Celis is returning to her roots by opening a one-of-a-kind brewery.
5. Here are the 10 most popular Austin neighborhoods to rent a home. Finding the perfect place to rent in Austin can be a challenge, especially in certain trendy neighborhoods. If you're in the market for new digs, the latest report from Zumper reveals the most in-demand neighborhoods for renters — where you'll likely need to act fast.
Hot Headlines
Editor’s note: It’s that time again — time to check in with our top stories. Here are five articles that captured our collective attention over the past seven days.
1. This is how long Austin home buyers need to work to save for a down payment. A new study says Austin buyers will need to work for 3.64 or 6.07 years to afford a down payment on a median home value of $482,900.
2. 10 restaurants represent their cities at the 2023 inauguration, including two from Austin. The County Line and Industry — an old restaurant and a very new one — represented Austin among eight other areas across Texas.
3. Disney On Ice transforms two favorite films into one magical performance in Austin. Frozen and Encanto are coming to the ice at Cedar Park's H-E-B Center this spring.
4. Texas ranks among best states to start a business. Texas ranked as the third best state to start a business in personal finance website WalletHub's recent list of the best and worst places to start a business.
5. Local drive-in theater loses "80 percent" of its equipment after downtown Austin theft. The theater expects to stay open in a limited capacity and is accepting donations as it works to replace the stolen equipment.
