Category: News
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Austin and Pflugerville Community Organizations to Host Emergency Town Hall Following Recent Violence
Community leaders and advocacy organizations across Austin and Pflugerville are coming together Thursday evening, May 7, 2026, for an emergency town hall focused on addressing recent acts of violence impacting Central Texas neighborhoods. The community gathering, organized in partnership with 10,000 Fearless Austin, Austin Justice Coalition, Tomorrow’s Promise Foundation, and several additional local organizations, will…
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ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026 Reveals Star-Studded Night-by-Night Lineup
The countdown to the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture is officially on. Organizers have unveiled the highly anticipated night-by-night concert lineup for this year’s festival, bringing a mix of legendary icons, Grammy-winning artists, and rising stars to Caesars Superdome from July 3 through July 5 in New Orleans. With returning favorites, major festival debuts, and…
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Huston-Tillotson Softball and Baseball Head to Postseason, Marking a Defining Moment for Rams Athletics
A major moment is unfolding for Huston-Tillotson University athletics as both the baseball and softball programs head into the postseason, signaling a powerful era of growth, resilience, and competitive momentum. In their first season competing in the HBCU Athletic Conference, the Rams are making an immediate impact across multiple sports, with both teams earning spots…
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ABC Kite Fest Returns to Zilker Park with Family-Friendly Fun on April 11
Spring in Austin means one thing: kites filling the sky over Zilker Park. The beloved ABC Kite Fest is back on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., bringing with it a full day of free, family-friendly programming and community celebration. As one of the largest and longest-running kite festivals in the…
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7 BIPOC & AAPI Events and Showcases to Experience at SXSW 2026
From cross‑cultural music showcases to film community meetups and cultural houses, SXSW’s ecosystem each year includes a vibrant mix of official events and independent activations. Below are six experiences worth checking out during SXSW 2026 — from live music to community connections. 1. Taiwan Beats The Taiwan Beats Showcase and Day Party is one of…
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Pierce Washington Talks SXSW, His New Album Budrow, and the Power of Faith in Music
At this year’s South by Southwest, artist Pierce Washington is returning with a deeper sense of purpose and a growing platform. While many performers see SXSW as a breakthrough opportunity, for Washington it represents something a little different: evolution. This year marks his third time performing at the internationally recognized music festival, and he says…
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SXSW Debuts New Festival Format as Austin Convention Center Renovation Reshapes the Event
With its longtime headquarters under construction, SXSW is bringing film, music, and tech programming together at the same time across downtown Austin. For the first time in its history, South by Southwest—better known as SXSW—is trying a new format that brings its major festivals and conferences together simultaneously. The shift comes as the Austin Convention…
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ESSENCE Festival 2026 Announces First Wave of Performers, Leading with the Ladies
The first wave of performers for the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture has been announced, and the message is clear: the women who shaped the culture are still leading it. Presented by Coca-Cola, the festival revealed the first artists scheduled for its signature Evening Concert Series at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The Wave…
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Heath Donell Creech Day Celebrates a Visionary Who Helped Shape Black Austin
On March 7, the city of Austin pauses to recognize the lasting legacy of Heath Donell Creech, a visionary community builder whose influence helped shape the cultural landscape of the city. Self-proclaimed as the “Godfather of Austin,” Creech dedicated his life to uplifting Black culture, strengthening community institutions, and ensuring that Black stories in Austin…