The city of Austin and the University of Texas at Austin could soon be nearing a deal over the ownership of the historic Lions Municipal Golf Course, or "Muny."

It's nearly time for the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas (COTA), which can only mean one thing: F1 teams and partners are flocking to Austin for exhilarating race-themed events, pop-ups, and more.

The hospitality group behind buzzy Persian concept Roya is replacing one of its South Austin restaurants with a new coastal Mexican concept. Keepers Coastal Kitchen will close October 24, and renovations will start for Mi Vecino soon after. The new restaurant is expected to open in late 2026 or early 2027, a press release says.

Halloween season is going strong in Austin, with plenty of time left for haunted houses, pumpkin trails, scary movies, and family-friendly costume outings before the month is over.

Elizabeth Holmes faced one of the most public downfalls in recent history after she was accused of defrauding investors in her health technology company, Theranos. Her subsequent indictment and conviction drew the interest of many, including comedian, actor, and filmmaker Nathan Fielder. Fielder somehow convinced Holmes and her husband, Billy Evans, to make a documentary about her final days of freedom, called You Can See Everything.

First Light Books is working its adaptive-reuse magic once again. The beloved Hyde Park bookstore, which famously moved into a former post office, has confirmed plans to open a second location in fall 2027 inside Clarksville's former St. Luke United Methodist Church (1306 W. Lynn St.).

This week, Austin's food scene is all about places, whether it's transforming an old church or garnering culinary inspiration from Charleston, Veracruz, Baghdad, East Africa, or farms right here in Austin.

With ACL Fest, the F1 race, and more happening this month, it's easy to overlook the local gigs. So, to help guide you through the clutter, here are some key highlights from Austin's music scene for the remainder of October.

Shopping at Round Top's famous antique shows can be daunting even for the most experienced pros. There is a lot of ground to cover, with shopping spread across miles of fields, barns, and venues along Highway 237. To make the fashion hunt during the upcoming fall event, October 17-31, a little easier, we've rounded up the must-shop spots for amazing vintage items, designer pieces, boots, jewelry, and accessories.

A holiday getaway doesn't have to mean boarding a plane. Across Texas, two Omni resorts are transforming into festive winter destinations where families and couples can trade the usual holiday routine for twinkling lights, seasonal traditions, indulgent dining, and a little Texas magic.

Two notable closures this year have led to new signs of life. Amanda Turner, former chef de cuisine at Southern fine dining restaurant Olamaie, is opening a new residency at the former home of Hoover's Cooking at 2002 Manor Rd. ChowChow is "opening soon," according to its Instagram page.

A new family-owned distillery is joining the vast landscape of breweries, wineries, and other spirit-makers in the Texas Hill Country. Briggs Distilling Co. will start serving cocktails, mocktails, and more at its spacious facility at 121 Brownson Ln. in Driftwood on Saturday, October 17.

The music never stops in the capital city and this roundup is proof. Catch concerts by artists like Weezer, Gorillaz, and Phoebe Bridgers. Foodie moments are also aplenty thanks to the return of Hot Luck Fest and Austin Coffee Festival. Check out the top seven things to do in Austin this weekend. For a complete list of events, click over to our calendar.

Austin's leading film nonprofit, Austin Film Society (AFS), is expanding its cinema with the addition of a third theater opening October 24. Viewers at the premiere of Paper Tiger, starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, and Miles Teller, will be among the first to see the new space.

The Austin Celtic Festival & Highland Games, an annual tradition at the living history village Pioneer Farms, is having a milestone anniversary this year. It's marking its 30th Anniversary with traditional athletics as usual, but this time competitors from around the world are gathering to determine the men's lightweight world champion. The international music and sporting event is scheduled for November 7 and 8.

A surprising national study has found that a worker's paycheck stretches further in Austin than in any other major metro area in the country.

An Austin distillery has opened a big entertainment, cocktail, and food destination, but the real debut is yet to happen. The Still Austin Quarter, by Still Austin Whiskey Co., will host a grand opening with top Austin artists Shakey Graves and Adrian Quesada on Thursday, November 5.

Rock band Matchbox Twenty will celebrate its 30th anniversary on an extensive 2027 tour across North America, which will include a stop at Austin's Moody Center on Wednesday, June 16.

Over the years, Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL Fest) has always had some of the best boho-meets-western looks. This year, mud could have ruined attendees' fashion plans, but they used it to their advantage.

A new food concept in residency at neighborhood bar Kitty Cohen's is combining something Austin needs and something it excels in, according to its founder, Austin Orwasher: better pizza and great smoked meats. Smokin' Dough Pizza Co. opened September 4 and will stay at Kitty Cohen's as long as it can.

A benefit campaign that uses live music to help other musicians get housing is taking root as an annual event, with more participating venues in its second year. Homecoming (stylized HOMEcoming), running from now through December 1, will raise funds and awareness for HOME in a series of local shows at more than a dozen venues.

With early application season in full swing, two local universities are racking up new accolades on a new list of the 10 best Texas colleges for 2027.

Scottish DJ and producer Calvin Harris will embark on his first headline tour across North America in 2027, which will include a stop at Austin's Moody Center on Sunday, April 25.

Another NBA player has listed his San Antonio home, but this one never housed a Spur. New York Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson is selling his Dominion estate for $7.5 million.

We're back again with the 2026 installment of ACL's best flags and fliers. Fans at ACL Fest use flags to show friends where they are in the crowd, take fun photos, and get smiles from other audience members and even make friends through a good joke. The height of the flag-carrying experience is getting it noticed by the camera crews and put up on the big screens.

A very big, very good dog has moved into Buda City Park. The Buda Economic Development Corporation (Buda EDC) purchased the 19-foot wiener dog statue as a gift to the community to mark "25 years of growing the local economy," a press release says.

Wheatsville Co-op has been winding down its 45-year-old Guadalupe Street store since it decided in 2024 not to resign the lease, which ends on December 31, 2026. But the company appears ready to duck out a bit early, telling shoppers its last day will be October 25.

Never has a home's address more accurately described its vibe. A recently listed home at 23135 Summers Dream in San Antonio's Sonterra neighborhood is going viral for its quirky pastel interiors -- a mix of lilac carpets, seafoam ceilings, and dreamy cloud wallpaper.

For every well-known/successful actor in Hollywood, there are thousands of others whose lives are more tenuous as they struggle to find work. The new film Misty Green is about one such actor who, after a period in the limelight, now finds herself on the outskirts of the industry, just hoping to find her way back in.

Over the years, Springhill Restaurant has become a familiar stop for customers who say they return for its seafood and welcoming atmosphere.

Though not as buzzy as last weekend's “MudFest,” the second weekend of Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026 was an equally good time with a much lower barrier of entry. Shoes were spared, and as attention shifted from the weather, it was able to land back on the real draw: the performances.

Editor's note: The top Austin news of the week includes praise for Austin suburbs and restaurants, plus excuses to visit some longtime local businesses. After catching up, visit this guide to plan your weekend.

The interior design experts at Houzz are unveiling the hottest renovation trends for Austin homeowners who are ready to say goodbye their outdated bathrooms and step into updated, self-care retreats.

The 2010 film The Social Network -- about the early years of Facebook after Mark Zuckerberg created the social media site -- was a landmark movie in many ways. But given the time it was made, just four years after it went public beyond colleges, the impact Facebook had on society was minimal compared to what it is today. (The film's tagline references 500 million users on Facebook; there are now more than 3 billion).

After seven years of serving Mexico City-style tacos out of a food truck, one of Austin's popular taco spots is preparing for its next chapter.

Five Texas-made products took top honors in Quest for Texas Best, the annual competition hosted by Texas supermarket chain H-E-B, sharing $110,000 in cash prizes, as well as a chance to be sold at H-E-B stores.

Fort Worth's own Leon Bridges will open his 2027 tour, The Happiness Anytime Tour, in his longtime hometown. He'll also stop at Austin's Moody Center on September 24.

A mixed-use development being built in Leander has a new commercial component largely focused on Asian and local businesses. Called the Market District, it will add 30,000 square feet of retail space to Northline, which will include retail and dining concepts.

This week in Austin food, it'll be easy to pretend we're on vacation. We can travel via taste buds to Germany, France, Eastern Europe, the Pacific Northwest, depending on how you slice it, or enjoy a casual brunch made with local ingredients.

Singer LeTrainiump Richard stood on the stage at Parc International in Lafayette, Louisiana, last Friday night thinking his weekend had already peaked.

While no state is invulnerable, some do more to protect their residents than others. And a new study has declared Texas one of the five least safe states in America.

It will be a rockin' good time when Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Def Leppard and Goo Goo Dolls team up for a co-headlining tour in 2027, which will include a stop at Austin's Moody Center on April 13.

The Texas restaurant scene is once again in the international spotlight. Breaking from its invite-only ceremony of the previous two years, the Michelin Guide revealed its statewide selections via a press release.

Don't let boredom creep up on you as the veil continues to thin. Halloween entertainment, live music, and family-friendly fun to welcome the fall season. See some of the biggest stars at Austin City Limits Festival or settle in for vampire movies and beer at Meanwhile Brewing Co. Check out the top seven things to do in Austin this weekend. For a complete list of events, click over to our calendar.

Construction has started on a historical LGBTQIA+ youth community hub that's been in dire need for two years after extensive water damage. The Little Blue Bungalow, home of the local nonprofit OutYouth, has been an important part of the community for decades.

A new H-E-B in San Marcos opened Wednesday, October 7, at 1074 E. McCarty Ln. That makes three H-E-B locations in San Marcos, and this store is the first with a True Texas BBQ restaurant.

Austin and six more Texas cities are soaring among the best places in the U.S. for women in tech, a new report says.

Austin and six more Texas cities are soaring to new heights among the best places in the U.S. for women in tech, a new report says.

The reality competition show Dancing with the Stars will once again go on tour in 2027, bringing its moves to more fans than ever in arenas, including a stop at Austin's Moody Center on March 12.

A group of Central Texas filmmakers has made a feature-length comedy-drama about a man slowly turning into a crab, and now they need help getting it across the finish line. The team behind In Waves has launched a Kickstarter campaign to pay for the final stages of post-production, the step that takes raw edited footage and makes it ready for a theater screen.