The latest news from the city.
The 2026 H-E-B Center Cedar Park Rodeo runs Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8, with events at 7:30 PM both nights. Covers tickets, Mutton Bustin' registration, parking rates, and venue policies.
A guide to exploring Austin with your dog, featuring top off-leash parks like Red Bud Isle, pet-friendly shops, daycare services, and local rescue groups.
Discover the August 2026 end-of-summer event schedule in Cedar Park, featuring live music lineups at Haute Spot and summer traditions across the Austin metro area.
The Big Bash, one of Austin's largest summer festivals, is expected back with live music and food across the Red River Cultural District, though dates are still unconfirmed. The post covers the participating venues, the free format, and the similarly named improv show at The Hideout Theatre.
An overview of B. Cooper Barbecue, a food trailer in East Austin offering traditional post-oak smoked brisket, ribs, and handmade sides at reasonable prices.
City Theatre Austin's 20th anniversary production of A Midsummer Night's Dream sets Shakespeare's verse to pop and rock anthems. It runs through August 9 at the Genesis Creative Collective, with tickets $20 to $35 and free parking.
Overview of The Plant Society, a plant nursery and decor shop on East 12th Street in Austin offering rare houseplants, pottery, and a unique propagation wall.
The 36th Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival lands at Radio/East on Sunday, August 30, from 3:00 to 9:00 pm. All-ages, hundreds of tastings, live music, and a competition benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank. Tickets $20 pre-sale, $25 at the door, cashless only.
The Austin Public Library is celebrating its centennial with a yearlong series of events running through December 23, 2026. A look at the library's 1926 origins, the family-friendly events coming up in July and August, the APL Adventure Book, and the system's scale.
Flix Brewhouse is screening The Goonies as part of its Flix Picks series, a monthly run of old favorites. The post covers the 1985 film's history and cast, the cinema brewery's dine-in experience, and the movie's 80s legacy.
