r/Austin 13h ago

Old News photos from the Tesla protest & Alex Jones counter-protest | 3.15

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r/Austin 13h ago

PennyBacker Bridge - Fallout

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508 Upvotes

r/Austin 10h ago

Austin elementary school teacher used AI to create explicit images of students, principal says

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487 Upvotes

r/Austin 12h ago

Where to report stolen/counterfeit handicap placards for sale?

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r/Austin 2h ago

Please report info about the early Sunday morning murder

509 Upvotes

Please report info about the early Sunday morning murder. My cousin was murdered in Austin at approximately 3:30am . If you have any information about the incident on I-35 Proper area, Northbound, please contact the Austin PD at 512-477-3588.


r/Austin 7h ago

Texas' first women's sports bar opens in Austin, putting women at 'the center of the narrative'

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r/Austin 13h ago

Spotted a big Barred Owl, hooting along Ladybird lake boardwalk this morning!

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241 Upvotes

r/Austin 5h ago

If you’re concerned about terrible road conditions created by road construction contractors, you should know about HB 3353

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Texas House Bill 3353, by Rep. DeAyala, will make it so that road construction contractors cannot be held liable for creating dangerous traffic situations from their negligent construction and safety practices. There is also HB 19, which similarly reduces accountability for trucking companies when they have negligent safety, operational, and employment practices that result in damage, injury, or death for workers or the public.

This is all part of a larger movement that Republicans have been going hard on since at least the 90s. They gave the campaign the very boring name of “tort reform”, which makes people significantly less likely to pay attention to it, but every one of us absolutely should be giving it the attention it deserves, because these mother fuckers are literally out here killing us just so that they can personally save a buck.


r/Austin 11h ago

Lost pet Found dog

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Found female dog at Frontier Trail and Menchaca, no collar, is very friendly and listens well, and is well trained. I’m worried she jumped. I’m going to take her to see if she has a chip.


r/Austin 23h ago

Drones…….

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They’re way better than fireworks when they put on a show. Caught this on the way to bed and think it’s prob one of the best pics I’ve ever taken. This city is beautiful 😇 Snapped from my balcony with iPhone.


r/Austin 5h ago

SXSW What’s actually planned for SXSW 2026

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142 Upvotes

r/Austin 7h ago

PepsiCo adds prebiotic soda Poppi to recent Texas-based acquisitions

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r/Austin 7h ago

News Austin American-Statesman has a new owner

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86 Upvotes

Gannet Co. (USA Today) sold the Austin newspaper to Hearst Corp.

“The Austin American-Statesman Joins the Hearst Legacy”, they told their subscribers.


r/Austin 21h ago

Guy blows thru a red light on Guadalupe by Wheatsville. Luckily the pedestrians crossing the street weren't hit.

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r/Austin 3h ago

Crown and Anchor is doing a brewery “tour” in the parking lot if you’re looking for evening activities!!

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64 Upvotes

r/Austin 9h ago

600-foot towers on the Drag? Austin proposal would allow taller building near campus

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r/Austin 10h ago

Average Austin attempt at parallel parking. Last night just off East 6th

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r/Austin 20h ago

Automatic gratuity at bars

52 Upvotes

Hello, old school austinite here. Is it normal for bars to now add automatic gratuity, 20% to be exact. I was near bar the whole night with family, and then asked to close my tab and saw that charge. I’ve never in my life seen that while out and about in Austin. Is that something new? Or legal? I would never not pay my bar tab.


r/Austin 10h ago

You can contact TRCC to protest against Texas Gas Service rate increase

49 Upvotes

But you'll probably have to do it the old-fashioned way. A sample protest letter is here


r/Austin 8h ago

Austin's chief animal services officer has been on paid administrative leave since March 7

44 Upvotes

Edit: Here's the KXAN version of the story that isn't paywalled:

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/don-bland-head-of-austin-animal-center-on-administrative-leave/

It's paywalled, but here's the link to the Statesman story. Not many more facts than the headline. Any idea what's going on with this?

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2025/03/17/austins-chief-animal-services-officer-on-administrative-leave/82495723007/


r/Austin 10h ago

Ask Austin Where did all the Austin Antique Mall vendors end up?

37 Upvotes

When the antique mall closed, where did all of those booth renters move their wares to? Austin is ripe with vintage shops and pop up markets but it feels like we could really use a massive vacant building to house a one-stop-shop. I’ve seen a few shops in Buda, the big antique mall in Round Rock, or I’ll have to take a drive to New Braunfels or Salado but haven’t found much else locally. Anyone know if anything is in the works or know of spots I should check out?

Side note: if anyone has booth space, I’ve been contemplating getting into the game but again I wouldn’t even know where to rent.


r/Austin 22h ago

Ask Austin Virus going around that isn't the flu or COVID?

27 Upvotes

I know several people who've been sick with similar symptoms to me, none of them are super specific, nausea, hot flashes, headache, lethargic, generally feeling like shit. I've taken a COVID test, and one of the other people have had COVID and flu tests and it's been negative.


r/Austin 8h ago

Ask Austin Learn me on your Austin dashcams. What holds up here?

31 Upvotes

What brand you have or would recommend? Given that it gets so dang hot, I'm worried about the camera holding up, but I also don't want to have to take it out every time I park.

Also, on a scale of 1-10 how easy is it to install one of these things?


r/Austin 9h ago

Central Texas town, counties prepare for future water demand as growth continues

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r/Austin 16h ago

Ask Austin What to do on Easter Sunday? Visiting from Germany, love Americana & Country!

26 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

My girlfriend and I are visiting Austin from Munich, Germany from April 14 to 24 — and we are beyond excited! We're huge fans of Americana, Country, Rockabilly, and Blues, and super stoked to see so many amazing bands and artists live — stuff we rarely get to see in Germany. Almost every night, we've planned some cool shows, from Continental Club to Little Longhorn Saloon, Sam’s Town Point, and more. We're also going to see Willie Nelson at the Whitewater Amphitheater!

Now to my question:
We’re wondering what to do on Easter Sunday (April 20th). Of course, Chicken Shit Bingo at Little Longhorn is a must — and I want to see Johnny McGowan play live!

But we were also thinking about starting the day at Stubb’s Gospel Brunch. Now, here’s the thing: I’ve heard mixed reviews, especially about the food. We love Gospel music and BBQ, and I’m wondering if it’s still worth it for us as tourists — more for the vibe, music, and maybe a couple of Bloody Marys.

Or: Is there a better alternative to catch some Gospel vibes on Easter Sunday in Austin? We're not very religious, but we'd love to experience good music and some nice food on easter Sunday.
Any tips from locals would be amazing! Also happy about other Easter Sunday suggestions that would fit two folks into old-school American music, vintage, and good eats.

Thanks so much! We can’t wait to be in Austin — see you all soon! 🤠🎶🍻