Laura Figi

Austin

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If Downtown is Austin's living room, what does that make the rest of town?

4 days ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

There’s never a dull moment in Downtown Austin, which is why Mayor Kirk Watson calls it “Austin’s living room.”It wasn’t always the bustling city center that it is today — it’s been a goal of Watson’s to revitalize Downtown since he first took office in 1997. These days, Downtown is under constant development and ~139,000 people walk through Austin’s living room every day. The nickname begs the question: If Downtown is Austin’s living room, what does that make the rest of the city?
Your guide to the 2025 ATX TV Festival

1 week ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

There’s nothing quite like seeing the Capital City mentioned on TV — new seasons of “The White Lotus” and “The Last of Us” feature characters from Austin — but the stars show up in person at ATX TV Festival. From Thursday, May 29 through Sunday, June 1, Season 14 of the ATX TV Festival will host industry professionals such as Jon Hamm, Seth Meyers, Christine Baranski, and Mike Judge.
Memorial Day remembrance events in Austin

2 weeks ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

Americans have a long weekend coming up for Memorial Day, which falls on Monday, May 26. There is a lot to do with those extra 24 hours — see our monthly Plan Ahead — but if remembrance is on your heart, here are a few events to honor service members. Memorial Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 | 7:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 24Sweat it out in beautiful scenery of Brushy Creek Lake Park and raise funding for cancer, water, and education in honor of fallen heroes.
How to spend a day in San Antonio, according to Austinites

2 weeks ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

Hey y’all, City Editor Figi here. As much as I love the Capital City, sometimes you just have to get out of town, and San Antonio is a great place to go. I recently spent a weekend in the Alamo City, which is roughly 80 miles south of Austin. With the help of a resident friend and SATXtoday, I filled my time with some fantastic spots that I want to share. I can’t start my day without something to drink, and Pullman Market delivered.
Austin hotels offering summertime pool passes

2 weeks ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

The first day of summer isn’t until Friday, June 20, but the Texas heat doesn’t wait for the turn of the seasons. You know what that means — it’s time to hit the pool. Cool down with a resort experience by heading to one of these destinations around town. Austin Motel | $25+ Monday-Thursday, $50+ Friday-SundayYou can people-watch from this iconic motel’s colorful, kidney-shaped pool located in the heart of South Congress Avenue.
Help us guess how many 100º days Austin will have in 2025

3 weeks ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

It’s that time of year again — aka the time we start counting how many days surpass 100º in Austin. According to data from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, the Capital City’s first triple-digit day of 2025 occurred on Tuesday, May 13, followed by another on Wednesday, May 14. This comes much earlier than last year’s first 100º day, which fell on June 27. It looks like we’re in for a hot year, so we’re once again asking readers to guess how many triple-digit days will happen in 2025.
Big state, big screen: 7 questions with Chase Musslewhite and Grant Wood of Media for Texas

4 weeks ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi |Morgan O'Neal

What do “Dazed and Confused,” “Rushmore,” “Boyhood,” and “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” have in common? They were all filmed right here in the Lone Star State. On the flip side, movies like “No Country for Old Men,” “Holes,” and “The Highwaymen” are set in Texas, but were filmed elsewhere in the US. Why? Higher filming incentives in New Mexico, Louisiana, and Oklahoma make it cheaper to film.
Oh, the places you'll go: Famous alumni from local universities

4 weeks ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi |Morgan O'Neal

Why are Austinites so proud of our local universities? Because we’ve got a Texas-sized list of notable names to show for it. In honor of graduation season, let’s take a look at some of the most famous folks who earned their degrees at schools in the Austin area. University of Texas | Class of 1933 | Bachelor of Arts in HistoryAfter graduating with a history major, Lady Bird earned a journalism degree in 1934, which is the same year she married Lyndon B. Johnson.
ACL Festival debuts $8.4 million in funding for Austin Parks Foundation

1 month ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

If you attended ACL Festival in 2024, your wristband helped contribute $8.4 million in funding to beautify local parks. The 2024 funding is ~$300,000 more than the amount awarded to Austin Park Foundation in 2023 and ~$1.2 million more than 2022’s total. Here are a few more fun facts about the fest’s economic impact:ACL Fest 2024 contributed $534.8 million to the local economy, which is the equivalent of 3,607 full-time jobs.
Exclusive: Switchyards will open first 'neighborhood work club' in Austin

1 month ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi |Morgan O'Neal

The folks behind Switchyards, a 24/7 “neighborhood work club” coming to Austin soon, want to make going to the office work for you. Whether you’re an early bird or you like to burn the midnight oil, the Switchyards team says working at one of their clubs is like being a member of a country club, but without the high price tag. Some quick facts about Switchyards clubs:250 memberships will be available. Members have 24/7 access to the space.