r/Austin 1d ago

Weekly Stuff To Do In Austin thread - Week of 09/07

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What's going on in our great city?

List cool events, concerts, parties, or secret beach orgies.

Include description, time, cost, location and website if applicable.

If you submit a band's show, please include their genre and one or two examples of their songs.

Event Sites:


Please comment below with the event you'd like to highlight this week! Want something to be considered for the recurring list? Message the moderators


r/Austin 32m ago

FAQ Weekly Real Estate / Housing and Moving to Austin Post

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This is a weekly Tuesday post for question/answers regarding properties in Austin or surrounding areas along with moving to Austin questions. The following are examples of items that should be asked in here (but not limited to just these):

Housing / Real Estate Questions

  • Ask where to live
  • What neighborhood is right for you
  • Advice on apartments / asking about specific apartment reviews
  • General thoughts/views on the housing market
  • Questions about real estate prices/going up/general home buying advice
  • Advice on realtors
  • General property questions rants/complaints about pricing
  • "Is this neighborhood safe" questions / crime related questions
  • Tax / Mortgage related questions
  • Questions on developments / bidding processes
  • Have a place to rent / looking for a roommate
  • Commute times from specific locations
  • General housing repair questions / upgrade questions / solar / etc
  • Questions regarding contractors for housing repairs, upgrades
  • Memes regarding housing
  • How specific schools are in an area / general school questions
  • Questions regarding utilities
  • Questions regarding apartment services

Moving to Austin Questions

  • Is it safe?
  • Are there jobs for me?
  • Is it a good idea to move?
  • Is X salary good enough?
  • How is Austin for my background?
  • Generic should I move there?
  • Do I need a car?
  • Is X or Y transport sufficient?

Over the last year, we have seen a major uptick in prices in the area, along with a steady flow of new people coming into Austin. Use this weekly post to ask your questions, try to get advice, etc on an upcoming move or questions about real estate in Austin.

Many apartment questions have always been removed on here, and we always suggest people to contact an apartment locator. Those rules still stand. But, you are welcome to ask those questions on here if you still feel the need for it.

Along with that, any new open ended question on Austin properties and real estate will be removed and asked to move to here (based on mod discretion). Many of the questions being asked have been asked many times before, which is why we would rather compile these posts into one place for people to ask and get their answers.

If you are having issues as a tenant in Austin, we highly recommend reaching out to the Austin Tenants Council here: https://www.trla.org/atc/. They may be able to help you resolve issues related to renting property in Austin.

We also recommend searching older "Weekly Real Estate" posts as well, to find answers on previous week's questions.

As always, there is a whole section on moving to Austin in our FAQ page:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/wiki/movingtoaustin


r/Austin 8h ago

Cybercab on Cybercab accident.

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Watched these two idiots cut each other off and hit each other at an intersection. It looked like one of the cars hit the breaks a little too abruptly and the other one clipped it…..


r/Austin 13h ago

PSA PSA to report lewd behavior at Barton Springs

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A man in a red Speedo was walking around Barton Springs today fully erect while there were many children present. Just gross and inappropriate! It took someone complaining to a lifeguard later in his parade around the pool for it to finally be addressed.
If you see something like this, you can and should report it to a lifeguard!


r/Austin 20h ago

Ask Austin Help me settle something: Would it be weird if someone went on a booze cruise on Lake Travis a week ago, went missing mid-cruise, police called, body wasn't found until the next day, and there are absolutely zero news stories about it?

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I know someone who died last week on Lake Travis and there are no news stories about it. I think this is extremely weird but my wife acts like it isn't and she's actually saying there's something wrong with me for thinking this is weird. Guy was in his 20s. He was with tons of friends who knew he went missing basically right away. Called the police right away. They searched for him but his body wasn't found until the next day. This happened a week ago and there isn't a single article or news story about it.


r/Austin 8h ago

POV from Rainey 9/7/26

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Love my hometown 🔥


r/Austin 9h ago

Pics Stretching light in darkness

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r/Austin 9h ago

Traffic Thoughts on Why some People are Mad about the Light-rail.

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As the title says, I recently moved from Austin but grew up there my whole life. I now in live DC and having a reliable metro system is groundbreaking compared to driving.

What are some of the arguments against it. The Price tag can be reasoned with because of COVID costs. Lack of funding b/c of COVID causes back tracking, and the political nature of trains today.

Do we think Austinites are more mad at lawmakers or city council for failing because of lobbyists for cars. Or is it a case of

“Train bad, Diverse people on train. I like tech and cars more. I am wasting my tax dollars on this.”

And if we are mad at this, are we mad at the I-35 expansion and the continuous misrepresentation of the project - not adding trees or wide enough side walks on rebuilt bridges and rising costs on their end too.


r/Austin 12h ago

Pics Another great day to be alive in Austin, TX! 7PM

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r/Austin 20h ago

What brand of Austin snake is this?

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Word has come down the wire to snake hq that there has been a bumper crop of Coachwhip sightings this year and reaidents are demanding answers.

Who is this extra slinky fellow? What business does he have in that field? Did i just see him eating a crispy half-toad on the side of Bee Cave rd?

It may come as no surprise to find out they are called coachwhips because they look like a whip. In olden times people in grim backwoods hollers ran with this and the urban legend became that they not only relished whipping unsuspecting travelers, but that, instead of slithering, they put their tails in their mouths and rolled around like old bike tires. Word had it that if you crossed their turf in no time at all you’d see him roll up on you to teach you a lesson.

Sadly, this isn’t real and they just slither around like every other legless homie. They do, however, raise their head up cobra-style when they’re out hunting. This allows them to peer down at any insect, mouse or reptile small enough to eat. They’ll even eat a small rattlesnake or some absolutely minging roadkill remnants.

They are harmless and venom-free but will defend themselves with some good old fashioned biting and pooping if you chase them down (they are fast to slither away) so don’t do that to yourself. Hiss hiss.


r/Austin 19h ago

Ask Austin Snake ID- Let me know

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Seen at the Pease park trail today around 9:30am, let me know!


r/Austin 10h ago

to the folks playing EDM at Zilker

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you probably can’t hear, but the crickets are giving some nice triplets


r/Austin 16h ago

Pics When did they add lights to the top of the Waterline?

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r/Austin 22h ago

Ask Austin Have you checked your voter registration lately?

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I’m not sure if our government is using another form of voter suppression, but this is just a curiosity: is anyone else experiencing this due to the current political climate?

Last week, when I checked my voter registration through the Texas Secretary of State's website portal, I received this error: “You cannot view your voter information due to your voter status.”

However! I noticed that the Travis County Tax Office can also do a lookup. I found my voter account listed twice—once active and once undefined.

I've never had this problem since moving back to Texas nearly 10 years ago, but I'm curious if anyone else has noticed this on their account.

Links
TX Secretary voter portal: https://goelect.txelections.civixapps.com/ivis-mvp-ui/#/login
Travis County Tax Office: https://votetravis.gov/voter-lookup/#VoterEligibilitySearch


r/Austin 1d ago

News Save Big Ben on I-35 north bound

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👏 👏 👏


r/Austin 20h ago

Tawny Emperor... Finally Seen!

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I have a giant hackberry tree outside in my backyard and I've lived in my spot for 2 years and this is the first time I've actually seen a tawny emperor butterfly finally!!


r/Austin 9h ago

Ask Austin Recommendations for therapists and/or dietitians that specialize in treating ADULTS with ARFID?

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(ARFID = avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder)

Preferably someone that takes insurance, but I’m open to self paying if necessary.


r/Austin 18h ago

Lost Orange Cat 🐈

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UPDATE ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

? I FOUND MY BEAUTIFUL BOY !
Thank You Everybody that took the time to care, to pray, to encourage me, and send good wishes

My Heart is home
My Soul is at peace
He was unharmed, hiding under a car just off of Nesbit dr.
Thank You 🙏
🧡🐈🧡🐈🧡🐈🧡🐈🧡🐈🧡🐈🧡🐈🧡🐈

Lost Orange tabby with white chest and belly. White nose and paws. Lost Sunday night 9/6/26
Lost on West Gate between Davis Lane and Slaughter lane.
He is scared and possibly injured. He responds to whistling.
PLEASE help me find my Cat 🐈 💔 🙏


r/Austin 21h ago

Ask Austin Death doula recommendations in Austin?

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My husband is in the early stages of a terminal illness. We are seeking a death doula to help him transition as comfortably and peacefully as possible. Someone with experience and referrals is preferred.


r/Austin 22h ago

Ask Austin Is something going on with Amazon deliveries here?

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In the last several weeks/to a month we've noticed a very high uptick in Amazon not fulfilling orders correctly. Deliveries that were claimed to have been made with zero photo confirmation, and are nowhere in site (no porch pirate issues in this neighborhood far as I can tell), orders partially fulfilled with one item missing, delivery dates constantly getting pushed back or going into unknown status...is anyone else seeing these kind of issues in Austin?

I know even at the best of times there's a lot of issues with relying on Amazon, but now it's starting to feel like there's even less reason to do so as you have all the general reasons that they suck and they aren't even maintaining convenience in their favor anymore.


r/Austin 19h ago

PSA Labor Day carnival at the Thinkery is one of the poorest run events for kids I’ve been to in awhile

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If you’re not here already not sure it’ll be worth coming later. None of the activities are happening as planned on their website, hit capacity after being open maybe 30 min, let folks in buying tickets before members who purchased ahead. Just a total shitshow IMO! Won’t be doing events here again.


r/Austin 13h ago

Ask Austin Who was at Sandy’s Brandi Carlile show??

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I was at the Brandi Carlile Sunday show and it was amazing!!! She is such an incredible performer. I want to make a playlist of the set list to go back and remember for years to come, but I can’t remember exactly what she played, here’s what I have so far:

Returning to Myself
Human
War With Time
Woman Oversees
Turpentine
You Without Me
The Mother
The Story
No One Knows Us
You And Me On The Rock
(What was that Bonnie Raitt song she played?)
The Joke
Hold Out Your Hand
A Long Goodbye
Pink Pony Club

Hoping the wisdom of the crowd can help encapsulate this beautiful evening 😄😄


r/Austin 12h ago

Help with handyman recommendations

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First time home owner looking for handyman recommendations. Is it worth it to go through ABC? Located in North Austin (short drive to Domain). Looking for odds/ends work and need a gable screen fixed. Thanks in advance.


r/Austin 13h ago

Lost Jeep Car Keys on Lady Bird Trail

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Hi everyone, I lost a set of Jeep car keys somewhere along the Lady Bird Trail today. I’m not sure exactly where they fell, but they may have been along the trail or near YETI when I use the bathroom there.
If you happened to find a set of Jeep keys, please send me a DM with a description of the keychain/keys so I can confirm they’re mine. I’d really appreciate any help getting them back. Thank you!


r/Austin 18h ago

Ask Austin AA battery disposal location

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I have several batteries dead batteries I want to properly dispose of. I live in the St John’s area.