Distinguished by its hip nightlife, farm-to-table eateries, outdoor recreation and expanding skyline, Austin, Texas is a livable oasis that offers something for everyone. And as it turns out, it’s a great place to find a job, too. With one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, it’s no surprise the state capital was voted […]

In Living Color Blues on the Green  Head to Zilker Park every other Wednesday night May 25 through August 3 for live music, food trailers and great people-watching. This free summertime staple celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. (Past bands have included Bob Schneider, Shakey Graves and Jimmie Vaughan.) This year’s lineup includes Mike Flanigin’s The […]

Yes, there was life before Uber and Lyft, and life can go on after. There was also life before the wheel, before electricity, and before high speed internet, but no one wants to go back to living like cavemen, in the dark, with dial up. (Article by Ellen Troxclair, repbulished from http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/opinion/ellen-troxclair-austin-is-chasing-its-tail-on-ride/nrQnW/) We can argue about […]

Like the rest of the nation, Texas is battling an opioid epidemic. However, those suffering from addiction will soon have a new resource within reach as Texas-based Walgreens prepare to administer naloxone with or without a prescription. The drug almost immediately reverses the effects of an overdose. In February, Walgreens announced its plan to install […]

The departure of Uber and Lyft has left a huge void in Austin’s transportation system, which was already flawed to begin with. The Taxi industry, for which a large majority has voiced their disdain, admits it is unequipped to provide adequate transportation. The antiquated service lacks incentives to keep drivers on the road during peak […]

Graham Williams, who founded Fun Fun Fun Fest in 2006, has left Transmission Entertainment, the parent company that produces the festival. James Moody, another key player in Transmission and Fun Fun Fun Fest, has also left the company. (Article by Deborah Sengupta, republished from http://music.blog.austin360.com/2016/05/16/fun-fun-fun-fest-founder-graham-williams-launches-new-company-future-of-fff-uncertain/?ecmp=austin360_social_twitter_2014_music_sfp) Williams, who began his career in Austin music at the downtown […]

Another fitness poll came out today, and Austin climbed five spots to tie with Raleigh, North Carolina, for the 15th fittest large metropolitan area in the United States. (Article by Pam LeBlanc, republished from http://fitness.blog.austin360.com/2016/05/18/austin-climbs-on-latest-fitness-poll/) The American Fitness Index, compiled by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Amerigroup Foundation, uses data from the U.S. […]

A 10-screen, dine-in movie theater will anchor a new $80 million mixed-use development planned for Southwest Austin. (Article by Gary Dinges, republished from http://www.mystatesman.com/news/business/dine-in-theater-to-anchor-80-million-sw-austin-dev/nrPKg/) Austin-based Stratus Properties Inc. said Tuesday it has signed a deal with Moviehouse & Eatery to locate at Lantana Place, a 325,000-square-foot project at Southwest Parkway and West William Cannon Drive. Stratus […]

The Austin Sentinel reported in March about the deplorable living conditions children are subjected to in foster care as the state of Texas struggles to manage budget insufficiencies and an influx in children removed from their homes. The Dallas Morning News revealed that for the second time in less than a decade, foster children were being […]

Barks for Beers, ongoing Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 31. This fundraiser for local organization Divine Canines is a fun, easy way to give back: For $20, buy a special pint glass; get a free pint at participating breweries. (Article by Arianna Auber, republished from http://spirits.blog.austin360.com/2015/05/01/may-drinking-events-calendar/) Circle Brewing’s .5K Micro Marathon, 12 p.m. Saturday, May […]

In an effort to get Austin healthy, there is a city-wide health fair this weekend. The Keep Austin Well event, Saturday, May 14, will have free fitness, dance, yoga classes and many more fun ways to get Austin healthy. (Article by Claire Ricke, republished from http://kxan.com/2016/05/13/keep-austin-well-health-fair-offering-free-yoga-vision-testing/) In an effort to get Austin healthy, there is a city-wide health […]

The Obama administration is telling public schools that they must allow transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity. (Article by Kxan, republished from http://kxan.com/2016/05/12/obama-admin-to-direct-schools-on-transgender-bathroom-access/) The directive is in formal guidance being sent to school districts Friday by the departments of Education and Justice. The letter does not impose any new […]

The explosion in West, Texas that killed 15 people three years ago was not an accident, according to federal investigators, who are now saying that the fire, which led to the blast, was set intentionally. On April 17, 2013, a fire was lit inside the fertilizer plant, and burned for 20 minutes before igniting ammonium […]

Aside from BBQ, football and guns, Texas is known for its love of freedom, including its “Don’t tread on me” attitude, an attractive attribute drawing in hundreds of thousands of out-of-state migrants. The freedom-loving state is a beacon of light for citizens and businesses alike looking to escape the burden of government over-regulation, which is […]

Everything’s bigger in Texas, especially when it comes to football. (Article by Sarah Whitten, republished from http://www.cnbc.com/2016/05/10/texas-high-school-to-build-628-million-football-stadium.html) A school board in McKinney, Texas, just outside of Dallas, approved a $220 million bond proposal over the weekend, which included the construction of a 12,000-seat, $62.8 million football stadium, according to The Dallas Morning News. Representatives from McKinney’s […]