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Dive Into the New Year at Barton Springs Polar Bear Plunge

Celebrate the start of 2026 with a refreshing Austin tradition of plunging into the cool waters of Barton Springs Pool

10 Fun Things to Do During Downtime in Austin this Winter

Whether you're entertaining family or just looking for some great things to do this winter, we've got some suggestions to appeal to all ages and interests
Rendering of 12th floor rooftop pool at Paseo. (Rendering courtesy of LV Collective)

New Apartment-Style Hotel Coming to Austin’s Rainey Street in January

ROOST Rainey to offer upscale, apartment-style hotel rooms in Paseo tower
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HOPE Outdoor Gallery Returns With a New Home Near Austin’s Airport

After six years closed, a beloved Austin art park relocates and reopens with new murals, programming and room to create
The inn’s bedrooms draw from the estate’s heritage, combining classic architectural motifs with contemporary design touches. (Photo by Casey Dunn)

A New Hotel Continues the Legacy of South Austin’s Green Pastures

The lush, multi-acre site is now home to The Inn at Green Pastures, a 63-room retreat that evokes both past and present
Tanisha Waugh, Loreal Sarkisian, Maliha Imami

Breitling & Loreal Sarkisian Support SAFE Austin: Giving Back This Holiday Season

An elegant evening of style, community and purpose showcased Breitling’s latest timepieces while raising vital support for SAFE Austin

December Curated: Austin’s Top Events This Month

Don't miss the dazzling light shows, seasonal sing-alongs, cherished traditions, live music & more merriment this December
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How Chaparelle’s Zella Day and Jesse Woods Are Reinventing Country With Romance, Drama and Honky-Tonk Magic

The rising band opens up about their creative chemistry, cinematic performances, and the inspiration behind their debut album
Veronica Meewes, Austin-based food writer and author of “Texas BBQ: The Art of Low & Slow,” traveled across the state to chronicle the history and communities that shape Texas barbecue. (Photo by Alex Gray)

Austin’s Veronica Meewes Talks Texas BBQ in New Book: The Art of Low & Slow

This Austin-based author traveled across Texas to explore the history and communities that define Texas barbecue