Ana Gutierrez

1 week ago | statesman.com | Ana Gutierrez

Love was in the air at Austin Pets Alive! (1156 W Cesar Chavez St) when we stopped by the nonprofit rescue organization on Wednesday ahead of National Pet Day on Friday. Stories of loss and the promise of new beginnings unfolded, reminding us of the bond we share with our furry companions. Information on adoptions, fostering and volunteering is available at austinpetsalive.org. We met a couple with tender hearts at the nonprofit's Town Lake Animal Center.

2 weeks ago | statesman.com | Ana Gutierrez

Austinites have been eagerly anticipating the return of patio season, and the city boasts an array of outdoor havens perfect for every occasion. From family-friendly spots and pet-welcoming hangouts to chic locales for sipping cocktails with friends, Austin's patio scene has several options to soak up the sunshine. This guide highlights some of our favorite outdoor spaces, from established favorites to newer gems.

2 weeks ago | statesman.com | Ana Gutierrez

Show Caption Hide Caption Crossing off items on the Statesman's 2025 Austin bucket listJoin the challenge to discover the city. We go to Blanton, try an old-school burger joint, hunt for vinyl records and swim at Barton Springs Pool. Dust off your tote bags and prepare for the sonic pilgrimage of the year.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ana Gutierrez

Dust off your tote bags and prepare for the sonic pilgrimage of the year. Saturday marks the annual Record Store Day (RSD) shopping event, and Austin's vinyl havens are gearing up for a day of grooves, limited-edition wax, and the kind of crate-digging camaraderie that makes your fingers dusty and your heart sing. The needle drops at these places.

2 weeks ago | statesman.com | Ana Gutierrez

The Texas sun, even in its slow April heat, makes endings feel stark. And endings, as we all know, are rarely clean, rarely without the lingering scent of what was. This week, the news arrived in Austin with the quiet inevitability of a closing bell: Thom’s Market will shutter its three locations permanently on April 19 after 18 years. A fixture on Barton Springs Road since 2007, the store branched out to anchor outposts on East Riverside and Burnet Road.