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Morgan O’Neal

City Editor

Morgan is a Tennessee native who lives and works in downtown Austin. Before 6AM City, she wrote for Texas Highways and led the digital team at Community Impact. If she’s not out and about in the city, she’s likely paddleboarding on Lady Bird Lake, playing with her cat Louie, or making beaded jewelry

A lively group of people enjoying a sunny day by the pool at an outdoor bar. They are seated under white umbrellas with scalloped edges, with drinks in hand. Some are waving their arms and smiling with excitement, creating a joyful, relaxed atmosphere. The people are dressed in colorful, casual summer outfits, with one person wearing a vibrant tropical shirt and another in a graphic tee that reads 'Your Hole is My Goal.' In the foreground, there is a pool with shimmering water.
Sports
East Side Mini Open tees up for sixth year
Score a hole-in-fun at east Austin’s charitable mini-golf showdown.
September 25, 2024
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A rendering of Cesar Chavez St. over I-35, with green space to the background and walkways with gardens bordering the street.
City
Our Future 35 to unveil cap and stitch plans
Austinites are invited to take a first look at the Vision Plan before it heads to Austin City Council.
September 25, 2024
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People walking around in rainbow light inside Ellworth Kelly's "Austin."
Culture
Sketch your plan for Austin Museum Day
Over 30 museums in the area will offer free admission, special programming, and activities for Austin Museum Day’s 27th annual celebration.
September 19, 2024
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A variety of pressed sushi with various fish and toppings sit in a geometrical pattern on a black table.
Food
Aburi Oshi Sushi is coming to Austin
Aburi Restaurants, which operates Canada’s first-ever Michelin-starred sushi restaurant, is bringing a new to-go concept to Austin.
September 17, 2024
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A large crowd of people, some dressed in Oktoberfest costunes, stand in a crowd holding steins. Above them, many different flags hang from the ceiling.
Events
Prost, Austin: Oktoberfest brews + events
Looking for a German beer or an opportunity to wear your Oktoberfest attire? You’ve come to the right place.
September 17, 2024
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City
Celebrate National Voter Registration Day in Austin
Here’s when, where, and how to register to vote in Austin.
September 16, 2024
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A white Waymo Engineering self-driving vehicle parked on the side of a street. The car, a Jaguar I-PACE electric SUV, is equipped with multiple sensors and cameras on the roof, indicating its autonomous capabilities. The background features a large office or commercial building, and a few people stand nearby, casually chatting or observing the vehicle.
Business
Uber x Waymo partnership to bring driverless rideshares to Austin
Hundreds of new autonomous cars are coming to the Capital City, with the first fleet arriving in early 2025.
September 13, 2024
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Two orange cocktails, one with the Texas Longhorn logo attached to it, sit on a white table in front of buckets of beer. In the background, large green plants reach to the ceiling of an outdoor patio.
Sports
Where to eat + drink on Texas Longhorn game days
Get your horns (and pinkies) up — here’s where to get the best deals when the Longhorns take the field.
September 11, 2024
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A serene lakeside scene with a colorful inflatable watermelon tube and a blue float resting on grassy ground near the water’s edge. A colorful beach bag and water bottles are also in the foreground. The lake is calm, surrounded by lush green trees and distant hills, with a small boathouse visible on the far shore. The sky is overcast, with clouds hanging above the peaceful landscape.
Culture
This, not that: Alternatives for popular Austin attractions
Looking for things to do, but keep running across the same old stuff? Check out these local-approved (not-so) hidden gems.
September 11, 2024
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A crowded indoor market under a large white tent filled with shoppers browsing various booths displaying art, antiques, and other vintage items. Many shoppers are wearing wide-brimmed hats and casual attire. The atmosphere is lively and bustling, with people closely examining the items on display, which include framed paintings and decorative artifacts.
Travel and Outdoors
Take a day trip to Marburger Farm Antique Show
The five-day festival draws vintage designers + collectors, musicians, and celebrities to Round Top, Texas.
September 9, 2024
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An outdoor bar and seating area in the evening, filled with people enjoying drinks and conversation. The setting features long wooden picnic tables under string lights and a large ceiling fan. The bar area is partially enclosed with a wooden slatted design and illuminated by round hanging lights. In the background, a building with purple lighting and a sign that reads 'COSMIC' adds to the vibrant atmosphere.
Culture
Party like a local: How to celebrate a birthday in Austin
You can have your cake and eat it too — here’s how we recommend spending a birthday in ATX.
September 9, 2024
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A construction site in front of a mid-century modern building with stone walls and a circular glass entrance. A small green excavator is parked in front of the building, surrounded by piles of rubble and construction materials. An orange traffic cone and a portable handwashing station are visible in the foreground, along with a large tree providing some shade to the area.
City
Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse construction makes waves at Barton Springs Pool
Let’s take a look at what still needs to be done before the project’s estimated completion in summer 2025.
August 30, 2024
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Culture
Your first look at Creek Show 2024
The 10th anniversary exhibition will bring in alumni artists + designers to create enchanting, light-based installations.
August 28, 2024
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An overhead view of a lively pool party. People are gathered in and around a pool, enjoying drinks and conversation. The pool features a shallow area with steps and a deeper section where groups of people are socializing. A large, gold inflatable shaped like an anchor floats in the shallow part of the pool. The guests are dressed in swimwear, and the scene captures the relaxed, fun atmosphere of a summer pool gathering.
Events
Plan your Labor Day weekend in Austin
Whether you want to sip a cocktail by the pool or chow down on a cheeseburger flight, here are six things to do in Austin over the holiday weekend.
August 26, 2024
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A vibrant park scene in the late afternoon with a large group of people gathered on a grassy field. In the background, the modern Austin skyline features a mix of unique and towering skyscrapers, including a building with a distinct, slanted design. People in the park are engaged in various activities, such as stretching, conversing, and walking, enjoying the warm, golden light of the setting sun. The atmosphere is lively and communal, with the clear blue sky adding to the open, welcoming ambiance.
Culture
Deepen your sense of community by finding a third place in Austin
Third places are public, informal gathering spaces that you frequent in your community. Here’s a list of opportune third places ready for you to become a regular.
August 20, 2024
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A light grey cocktail with a dried citrus slice is the focal point of the photo, with plates of colorful dishes surrounding it. Queso and a margarita are blurry in the background.
Food
Round Top restaurant takes over Ellis’ kitchen in Downtown Austin
Y Comida will serve elevated comfort food at the cocktail bar through the end of the year.
August 20, 2024
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A rendering of a spacious and modern airport terminal with large windows allowing natural light to fill the space. The terminal features a mezzanine level where a few travelers are seated or walking with luggage. Below, the ground level is bustling with people shopping and dining at various retail and food outlets. The high ceiling with exposed beams adds to the airy feel of the space. A colorful mural is visible on one wall, and a plane can be seen taking off outside the window, indicating the terminal's proximity to the runway.
City
Unpacking the Austin airport’s West Gate Expansion
Come spring 2026, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will feature a new outdoor balcony with skyline views + more.
August 16, 2024
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A little blue house with a red door.
Real Estate
Home inventory up in Austin: buyers search outside of city limits
Sales decreased since last July in Travis County, but increased in surrounding areas like Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, and Caldwell counties.
August 16, 2024
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A clothing rack displaying a variety of summer dresses organized by color. On the left, the dresses are predominantly white, transitioning to shades of pink, orange, and red in the center, and moving into greens and blues on the right. The dresses feature different styles, including lace, solid colors, and a striped multicolored design. The wooden hangers and the assortment of colors create a vibrant display.
Business
Calling all fashionistas: Le Garage Sale returns to Austin soon
The semi-annual shopping experience — fueled by 140+ boutiques + brands — has dressed Austinites since 2001.
August 14, 2024
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An array of six colorful cocktails displayed on a polished bar top, each in a different style of glass. The background features a well-stocked bar adorned with festive Christmas lights. A digital countdown clock is visible above the bar.
Food
Sip in the South Pole at Lala’s new location
Sleigh all year at the Christmas bar’s new spot in south Austin.
August 12, 2024
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The Eiffel Tower sparkles at night with the Olympic rings.
Sports
How many Olympic medals have Austin athletes won so far?
Here’s how athletes who live, train, or went to school in Austin are performing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
August 8, 2024
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The exterior of the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas; the marquee hangs on the entrance of the historic brick building, along with a vertical dark green sign that says "Paramount". A few cars line the street in front of the venue.
Arts
Shop The Paramount Theatre’s archives at estate + vintage poster sale
Take home vintage and collectible items used in shows and events at the iconic Downtown theater.
August 8, 2024
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