r/Austin • • 16m ago

ACL 2 Modest Mouse GA tickets for 8 PM tonight FREE

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I have two tickets to modest mouse at the moody Tonight but can’t make it. Anyone want them? Transfer through AXS!


r/Austin • • 24m ago

Ask Austin Fun and active local hiking groups?

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What local hiking groups are still active and cool?

It feels like 4-5 years ago Meetup was full of active trail groups, but now there are hardly any left.
Which groups are still running and worth joining? And where do I find them these days? Is Meetup still relevant for this?


r/Austin • • 26m ago

XRF test vintage plates for lead?

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I was recently gifted a vintage jadeite glass dinnerware set that I’d like to use daily. I’m looking for nondestructive screening for lead, cadmium and ideally uranium. Anyone have an XRF equipment?


r/Austin • • 42m ago

Ask Austin MLK and Chicon Moontower?

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Is it ever coming back? Does anyone know anything?


r/Austin • • 46m ago

Williamson county small claims court question

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I plan to call first thing in the morning to confirm, but for pre planning purposes I wanted to see if anyone knew if both plaintiffs listed (husband + wife) on a small claims civil suit need to appear in court or can one person go. I’ve tried to find this answer online but have not found a confirmed answer. Thanks for any insight.


r/Austin • • 54m ago

Ask Austin Questions about car related things

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I am in my mid 40s and have lived in Austin for the majority of my adult life but I have also bounced around elsewhere during that time. I’ve never thought to ask anyone this but I’ve always been curious about two things in particular.

  1. Why don’t people stop for pedestrians when there’s a crosswalk and a sign that says stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk?

  2. Why do people claim street parking in front of their house as “theirs?” since it’s a public street and if you want a moving/storage trailer or something you need a permit from the city.

These are honest questions bc I haven’t seen these in other places as much and it almost feels like the rule more than the exception to me. I’m not saying it like these people are idiots or anything I just thought maybe there was some sort of unspoken thing that someone who has lived here forever might know like how in California it’s known that the last few people taking the left are gonna run the red.


r/Austin • • 1h ago

PSA Voting runs Oct 19-30, Election Day Nov 3, no voting Oct 31-Nov 2. Details inside.

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Check your registration status

Voting dates and times

Dates Hours
Mon., Oct. 19 - Wed., Oct. 28, every day (early voting) 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Thu., Oct. 29 - Fri., Oct. 30 (early voting) 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; seven sites until 10 p.m.
Tue., Nov. 3 (Election Day) 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sites open until 10 p.m. on Oct. 29-30:

  • UT Texas Union, 2308 Whitis Ave
  • Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, 1156 Hargrave St
  • Travis County Clerk, 5501 Airport Blvd
  • Ben Hur Shrine Center, 7811 Rockwood Ln
  • Randalls Brodie, 9911 Brodie Ln
  • PfISD Rock Gym, 702 W Pecan St, Pflugerville
  • Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek

Voting locations

Voting research

Nonpartisan guides

  • Ballotpedia (nonprofit). Lists Austin council candidates, with survey answers from some of them, and explains what a yes or no vote means on each of Props A-J. It also has an Austin ISD page and a Travis County page.
  • KUT voter guide. Austin-area races from U.S. Senate down to city council and school boards, plus the parks and library bonds.
  • Texas Tribune. Guides to the statewide and U.S. House races. No Austin races.
  • City of Austin voter resources. The city's own information on Props A-J. Its bond guide says it "does not support or oppose any measure."

Newspaper endorsements

  • Austin Chronicle. Recommendations on Props A-J, council Districts 1, 3, 5, 8 and 9, Austin ISD, and state and federal races.
  • Austin American-Statesman. Recommendations on state, federal and Austin races. As of Oct. 15, its picks on Props A-J say "Coming soon."

Ballot preparation

No phones in the voting room. Print, write down, or memorize your choices.

  • VOTE411 (League of Women Voters). Enter your address, see your races and the candidates' answers, and print your choices.
  • OmniBallot. Interactive ballot from the county.
  • Consolidated ballot (PDF). Lists every contest in the county, not just the ones on your ballot.

r/Austin • • 1h ago

Cybercab in Leander near metro

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Yesterday I saw a cybercab in my neighborhood, I live in Leander btw, anyone know if tesla expanded their service or started testing there cybercabs in the area or seen one here?


r/Austin • • 1h ago

Ask Austin PCP GLP-1 in Austin?

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Hi i’m considering GLP-1 since I’ve been having a really hard time losing weight for a while now and want to see a PCP that’s open to GLP-1.

is there anyone in Austin that you recommend? Thank you!


r/Austin • • 1h ago

FAQ Good dentist out along west 290?

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I live west of the city and am looking for a good dentist preferably along 290. Anyone have any recs? I don't necessarily mind something closer into austin either, as it's only a 25 minute drive.


r/Austin • • 1h ago

Traffic You know what would help our traffic problems? clogging our roads with empty taxis during rush hour. /s

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r/Austin • • 1h ago

PSA I can see it. The cold front. It's coming. Fall is not a myth.

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r/Austin • • 2h ago

Lost pet Found dog in Zilker! Very nice

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r/Austin • • 2h ago

Ask Austin What are good neighborhoods to go trick or treating this year?

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I just moved to Austin recently and I’m trying to plan ahead on what to do for Halloween. 🎃 What neighborhoods should I go to? (Preferably if they’re located by the south side of Austin but any suggestion is good :) )


r/Austin • • 2h ago

Integrative doctor and HRT

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r/Austin • • 2h ago

I freaking love Austin

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r/Austin • • 2h ago

Ask Austin I NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

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Hey, yall

So my son is very interested in tech and electronics. He has been wanting to make his existing VR equipment capable of full body tracking. He's done some research and tried cell phones, switch controllers and has learned about open source diy slime vr trackers. Problem is, everything he searches or locates is out of the country and shipping costs are astronomical or just way too much in the country. I know this town is rich in tech and I was hoping someone knows SOMETHING about it. He basically can 3d print, solder, and put them together himself but doesnt have the skill or material.

Thanks for reading and any tips are appreciated


r/Austin • • 2h ago

Anyone see this bananaman?

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r/Austin • • 2h ago

Ask Austin Wood fence replacement - builder recommendations?

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That's about it - looking for to replace a wood fence and would appreciate recommendations from people for quality local builders/companies. Thanks!


r/Austin • • 2h ago

Ask Austin Any recommendations on a medspa?

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I know there’s a few posts out there, but some comments I either haven’t heard of the place and/or I check their profile and it seems like an account dedicated to promoting the place so obviously not a real recommendation

I’ve looked at westlake derm, peachy, and it’s a secret med spa.
I’m looking specifically for masseter Botox for both tmj pain for cosmetically.
I’m trying to ideally keep it around or under $800 but don’t wanna be botched


r/Austin • • 3h ago

Traffic ATX Parents of New Teen Drivers

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Who are you using for car insurance coverage? We were quoted a ridiculous amount by our current provider (with the good grade and driving school discount). We understand insuring a teen is expensive but $1k/month is excessive.


r/Austin • • 3h ago

News Customer sues after finding cow tooth in taco from Torchy's Tacos

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r/Austin • • 5h ago

Pics Views from Town Lake

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r/Austin • • 5h ago

(City of Austin Utilities)

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r/Austin • • 5h ago

Ask Austin Antique and antique rug buyers in Aus/Hou?

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We’re working to clean out a family member’s house about an hour from Austin and it has a lot of old antiques (many with the tags from when they were bought that gives their details) and antique rugs. Are there good antique appraises/buyers that I can contact who can come appraise and sell stuff for us? thanks!