What We'd Add to the 40 Best Austin Bars List
How did Matthew Odam pick the 40 bars that “capture the spirit of Texas’ capital city,” for his recent Austin American-Statesman guide? Well, it wasn’t exactly the way that you might think. Odam joins...
22 Okt 202433min
Why Kirk Watson Wants To Keep Being Austin’s Mayor
In our final “Mayoral Mondays” episode, host Nikki DaVaughn interviews Austin mayoral candidate, current Mayor Kirk Watson. Watson was first mayor of Austin from 1997 to 2001, and was then elected to ...
21 Okt 202438min
Our Favorite ACL Fest Moments, the Plan for Congress Avenue, and The Case for Early Voting
This week’s Friday News Roundup is not one to miss, with City Cast Austin’s recap of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, a chat about the plan to convert Congress Avenue into a pedestrian plaza, an...
18 Okt 202436min
What You Missed From the Cruz-Allred Debate
Texas is a battleground in the race for the state’s senate seat — held by Sen. Ted Cruz for more than a decade through scandals, bad press, and a seemingly growing number of haters. But his last chall...
17 Okt 202435min
Is Your City Council District on the Ballot?
Half of the seats on the Austin City Council are up for election this year, and let’s be honest, these are the races where local voters have the most impact and are also impacted the most. To break do...
16 Okt 202434min
Why Kathie Tovo Wants To Be Austin’s Next Mayor
In our fourth episode featuring interviews with mayoral candidates, host Nikki DaVaughn interviews Kathie Tovo, who’s no stranger to Austin City Hall. After years serving on neighborhood associations ...
15 Okt 202433min
Disruptive School Threats, Another Dance Club Is Closing, and Art by Unhoused Austinites
For today’s Friday News Roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by producer Rishi Bajekal and Hey Austin newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw to discuss a few stories from this week’s headlines. On the ag...
11 Okt 202438min
The Rules of Two-Stepping in Austin
If you’re new here, it’s time you’ve tried two-stepping. And if you’re not, then it’s time to dust off those boots and join Austin’s thriving two-stepping scene. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by the p...
10 Okt 202431min
