going swimmingly
Olympic great Michael Phelps' coach to lead University of Texas swim program
Apr 2, 2024 | 9:01 am
swimming news
Desegregation activist inspires new name for Barton Springs Bathhouse
Apr 12, 2024 | 3:06 pm
thank you, rain
Flow temporarily restored at popular Central Texas swimming hole
Jan 25, 2024 | 2:10 pm
Movie Review
Annette Bening recreates great swimming achievement in inspiring Nyad
Oct 23, 2023 | 4:51 pm
Hamilton Pool
Cherished Hill Country swimming hole reopens for swimming after temporary closure
Jul 27, 2023 | 11:09 am
Don't Dip
Hill Country swimming hole closed for swimming due to high bacteria levels
Jun 14, 2023 | 9:01 am
pack up and go
4 Hill Country campgrounds stake their claim on list of America's best
Mar 22, 2024 | 8:58 am
So close you can taste it
Austin-area chef and restaurant named finalists in the James Beard Awards
Apr 3, 2024 | 12:27 pm
Weekend Away-We-Go
Your guide to the perfect Hill Country weekend away in Boerne
Apr 9, 2024 | 12:00 pm
only in texas
This $4.85 million Hill Country ranch with its own lazy river is going wild on social media
Apr 19, 2024 | 5:53 pm
Just keep swimming
City of Austin offers bonuses to meet lifeguard staffing shortage
May 30, 2023 | 1:09 pm
Road trips
Pack the car for these 4 fun new spring break getaways from Austin
Feb 12, 2024 | 9:03 am
hotel news
Austin boasts 5 of the best hotels in Texas for 2024, says U.S. News
Feb 7, 2024 | 3:26 pm
Movie Review
Nazi-themed film The Zone of Interest powerfully shows banal side of evil
Jan 19, 2024 | 2:32 pm
stop and smell the bluebonnets
CNN Travel lauds the Hill Country as one of the best places to visit in the world
Jan 5, 2024 | 2:55 pm
ALL ABOUT AESTHETICS
New study tags popular Austin swimming hole as the “most Instagrammable” pool in America
Mar 15, 2023 | 3:36 pm
luxe party pad
South Austin 'entertainer's paradise' hits the market for $4 million
Mar 21, 2024 | 9:05 am
staycation in atx
3 Austin spas are among the best resorts in the country, according to Condé Nast readers
Oct 5, 2023 | 11:55 am
ALL JOKING ASIDE
The Office Ladies, Amy Sedaris, and more join Austin's hilarious 2024 Moontower festival lineup
Nov 30, 2023 | 12:05 pm
MUSIC NOTES
Sun June to play The Parish, plus more Austin music picks for late November
Nov 16, 2023 | 9:02 am
where to travel right now
Indulge in a spa retreat and 9 more Texas travel tidbits for January
Jan 10, 2024 | 3:44 pm
Wet Hot Austin Summer
Dip your toes into these 7 Austin pools with passes, snacks, and summer events
May 26, 2023 | 3:36 pm
Hot headlines
New documentary explores Austin and San Antonio as an emerging mega-metro, plus more top stories
Jul 29, 2023 | 12:00 pm
Splash Out
Spend your summer poolside with cool events at Austin's hippest hotel
Jul 7, 2023 | 12:00 pm
Texas Performing Arts presents Abby Z & The New Utility: Radioactive Practice
Jul 3, 2023 | 1:25 pm
Views from Above
UT alums debut Rainey Street hotel with rooftop bar and local conscience
Oct 27, 2023 | 1:49 pm
On the Road
Make a splash in Grand Prairie with swimming, shopping, and more
Aug 15, 2022 | 12:00 pm
BBQ Supremacy
Austin outspends other Texas cities on brisket and ribs — but not on one other barbecue staple
Jun 23, 2023 | 2:54 pm
Your Expert Guide
Barton Creek: A convenient golf escape where luxury comes to play
Jun 20, 2023 | 12:47 pm
Wellness wonderland
Country's largest hot springs pool complex plans for Dallas debut
Sep 25, 2023 | 1:29 pm
Wasting away
Texas' first beachfront Margaritaville Resort drifts onto South Padre Island
Jun 15, 2023 | 9:01 am
The well is dry
Water flow stops completely at popular Jacob's Well swimming hole
Jul 28, 2022 | 1:44 pm
Your Neighborhood Expert
North Central Austin: A charming escape only minutes from downtown
Jun 6, 2023 | 12:00 pm
Your Expert Guide
Tarrytown: Life among the trees in one of Austin's most desirable neighborhoods
Jun 6, 2023 | 12:00 pm
Stay, Don't Go Away
Check out these 6 Austin hotels for a swanky summer staycation
Jun 7, 2023 | 2:47 pm
Your Neighborhood Expert
Westover Hills: Where family-friendliness meets natural beauty
Jun 6, 2023 | 12:26 pm
Your Neighborhood Expert
Belterra: Bold, beautiful attitude and activities galore in Dripping Springs
Jun 6, 2023 | 12:00 pm
Dog Days
10 dog-friendly Austin bars and patios where you can bring the whole pack
Jun 12, 2023 | 4:27 pm
Let Nature Nurture You
What life on the river is like in beautiful Bastrop, just outside Austin
May 18, 2023 | 12:00 pm
BOUTIQUE LIVIN'
New 76-unit apartment complex adds more density living to Central Austin
Mar 31, 2023 | 10:42 am
News You Can Eat
8 things to know in Austin food right now: Wine, coffee, and tacos come together on Barton Springs
Apr 27, 2023 | 9:01 am
351-acre caretaker
New cooperative nonprofit will "honor, preserve, and enhance" every acre of Austin's Zilker Park
Apr 3, 2023 | 10:00 am
Endless Experiences
Indulge in the art of ultimate relaxation at Omni PGA Frisco Resort
Apr 3, 2023 | 12:00 pm
Meet the Tastemakers
Austin's 8 best burgers stack ingredients and accolades high
Apr 5, 2023 | 4:33 pm
Hole in One
You can now book your getaway at the new $520 million Omni PGA Frisco Resort
Mar 10, 2023 | 4:27 pm
Meet the Tastemakers
These 16 contenders are competing for the title of best new Austin restaurant
Apr 20, 2023 | 5:46 pm
Austin Oyster Cult
Austin Oyster Festival celebrates 10 years of shucking good shellfish
Feb 20, 2023 | 11:18 am
No Sleeping Bag Required
Stake out these top 6 Central Texas campgrounds for your next spring road trip
Mar 16, 2023 | 12:00 pm
On The Market
Sparkling new construction offers high style on a coveted Dawson lot
Jan 5, 2023 | 12:30 pm
Georgetown Palace Theatre presents The Sweet Delilah Swim Club
Georgetown Palace Theatre presents The Sweet Delilah Swim Club
Feb 25, 2022 | 7:30 pm
down by the river
The stars at night are big and bright at this stunning $18.5 million Texas ranch
Aug 11, 2022 | 11:18 am
happy campers
New Camp Margaritaville RV resort makes waves on the Texas coast
Dec 6, 2022 | 3:52 pm
State of the Arts
9 enticing art exhibits to whet the appetite in Austin this January
Jan 3, 2023 | 12:57 pm
High Five Events presents Ascension Seton CapTex Tri
High Five Events presents Ascension Seton CapTex Tri
May 29, 2023 | 7:00 am
SWIM SEASON
New poolside bar opens on the grounds of swanky South Austin hotel
Mar 24, 2022 | 1:53 pm
Fast Food
The best bites with nearly no lines at the Austin Food & Wine Festival
Nov 8, 2022 | 10:39 am
Women who Launch
Inclusive swimwear brand makes a splash — and a move to Austin
Sep 28, 2022 | 4:08 pm
Born to Explore
Crack open the flavor of Austin with a can of this organic hard seltzer
Aug 16, 2022 | 2:00 pm
Livin’ large
$45 million Lake Travis mansion makes a splash as most expensive home for sale in Texas
May 9, 2022 | 12:48 pm
On the Road
Explore your wild side in Jacksonville, a nature lover's dream getaway
Aug 24, 2022 | 12:05 pm
Wealth zones
Affluent neighborhood zips to top spot on list of Austin’s richest areas
Aug 23, 2022 | 10:45 am
two for the show
2 Austin hot spots land on Bon Appetit's prestigious best new restaurants list
Sep 8, 2022 | 1:02 pm
On the Road
Say 'I do' to a gorgeous Hill Country getaway in Dripping Springs
Aug 10, 2022 | 12:00 pm
City of Lakeway Parks & Recreation Department presents Lakeway 4th of July
City of Lakeway Parks & Recreation Department presents Lakeway 4th of July
Jul 4, 2022 | 8:30 am
Austin YMCA Northwest Branch presents 20th Anniversary Family Picnic
Austin YMCA Northwest Branch presents 20th Anniversary Family Picnic
Jun 26, 2022 | 1:00 pm
Haute Property
Contemporary Lakeway home sports a dream kitchen and backyard oasis
May 19, 2022 | 2:28 pm
Total Eclipse of the Art
Utopiafest will end with a bang — or an eclipse — and a new Austin-area venue
Aug 23, 2022 | 2:07 pm
On the Road
Strike it rich with Kilgore's nostalgic charm and heaps of history
Aug 16, 2022 | 12:00 pm
On the Road
Bask in Bastrop's great outdoors or hit up any of its great festivals
Aug 3, 2022 | 12:05 pm
On the Road
Small-town charm permeates lakeside Rockwall, just 30 minutes east of Dallas
Aug 19, 2022 | 12:00 pm
On the Road
Stop in Seguin for plenty of pecans and heart-pumping thrill rides
Jul 26, 2022 | 12:00 pm
On the Road
From bluebonnets to polka, celebrate big in festival-friendly Ennis
Aug 11, 2022 | 12:00 pm
On the Road
Raise a glass to the wonderful wildlife and wineries in Marble Falls
Jul 15, 2022 | 12:05 pm
On the Road
Outdoor enthusiasts can get their fill of nature in Mineral Wells
Jul 25, 2022 | 12:05 pm
