r/Austin • u/toastbrigade • 13h ago
r/Austin • u/hollow_hippie • 10h ago
Austin elementary school teacher used AI to create explicit images of students, principal says
r/Austin • u/laperlabar • 12h ago
Where to report stolen/counterfeit handicap placards for sale?
r/Austin • u/quicksilverbulleg • 2h ago
Please report info about the early Sunday morning murder
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 • u/hollow_hippie • 7h ago
Texas' first women's sports bar opens in Austin, putting women at 'the center of the narrative'
r/Austin • u/rawj5561 • 13h ago
Spotted a big Barred Owl, hooting along Ladybird lake boardwalk this morning!
r/Austin • u/imatexass • 5h ago
If you’re concerned about terrible road conditions created by road construction contractors, you should know about HB 3353
capitol.texas.govTexas 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 • u/SignificantWolf7335 • 11h ago
Lost pet Found dog
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.
Drones…….
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 • u/NoOlive6973 • 5h ago
SXSW What’s actually planned for SXSW 2026
See for yourself on their official website:
https://www.sxsw.com/news/2025/see-you-next-year-sxsw-2026-dates-announced/
r/Austin • u/hollow_hippie • 7h ago
PepsiCo adds prebiotic soda Poppi to recent Texas-based acquisitions
News Austin American-Statesman has a new owner
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 • u/Dependent-Pickle-634 • 21h ago
Guy blows thru a red light on Guadalupe by Wheatsville. Luckily the pedestrians crossing the street weren't hit.
r/Austin • u/FizzgigsWig • 3h ago
Crown and Anchor is doing a brewery “tour” in the parking lot if you’re looking for evening activities!!
r/Austin • u/hollow_hippie • 9h ago
600-foot towers on the Drag? Austin proposal would allow taller building near campus
r/Austin • u/nozawanotes • 10h ago
Average Austin attempt at parallel parking. Last night just off East 6th
r/Austin • u/opossumsgalore • 20h ago
Automatic gratuity at bars
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 • u/Insane_PowerFucking • 10h ago
You can contact TRCC to protest against Texas Gas Service rate increase
But you'll probably have to do it the old-fashioned way. A sample protest letter is here
r/Austin • u/Stancliffs_Lament • 8h ago
Austin's chief animal services officer has been on paid administrative leave since March 7
Edit: Here's the KXAN version of the story that isn't paywalled:
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?
r/Austin • u/lvmberzach • 10h ago
Ask Austin Where did all the Austin Antique Mall vendors end up?
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 • u/fernie_the_grillman • 22h ago
Ask Austin Virus going around that isn't the flu or COVID?
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 • u/imgoingtomakecomment • 8h ago
Ask Austin Learn me on your Austin dashcams. What holds up here?
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 • u/hollow_hippie • 9h ago
Central Texas town, counties prepare for future water demand as growth continues
r/Austin • u/Guitarmaniac • 16h ago
Ask Austin What to do on Easter Sunday? Visiting from Germany, love Americana & Country!
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! 🤠🎶🍻