New Member Introductions

New to town or new to the board? Say hello, tell us what part of Austin you landed in.

2 threads/8 posts/7mo ago

General Austin Talk

City news, weather, growth, politics, and the general state of Austin.

6 threads/50 posts/2mo ago

Traffic, Transit & Getting Around

I-35, MoPac, toll roads, CapMetro, Project Connect, parking, and the airport run.

2 threads/16 posts/2mo ago

Housing & Neighborhoods

Renting, buying, and which neighborhood actually fits you.

2 threads/17 posts/2mo ago

Food & Drink

Barbecue, tacos, patios, new openings, and the places that used to be better.

4 threads/34 posts/3mo ago

Live Music & Events

Venues, shows, ACL, SXSW, Rodeo, and the small rooms worth your time.

21 threads/111 posts/16d ago

Parks, Trails & Outdoors

The Greenbelt, Hill Country trails, hiking, biking, camping, and green space.

1 thread/5 posts/3mo ago

Lakes, Rivers & Swimming Holes

Barton Springs, Lady Bird Lake, Lake Travis, paddling, boating, and swimming holes.

1 thread/11 posts/3mo ago

Fishing & Hunting

Bass on Travis, catfish on the Colorado, fly water in the Hill Country, gear, guides, leases, and hunting season.

2 threads/28 posts/2mo ago

Home & Garden

Yard work in Texas heat, native plants, remodels, contractors, HVAC, pools, and keeping a house standing here.

0 threads/0 posts/2mo ago

Mom Talk

Schools, childcare, pediatricians, playgrounds, and everything else parents in Austin trade notes on.

1 thread/10 posts/3mo ago

Jobs & Local Business

Hiring, the tech scene, small business, permits, and making a living here.

2 threads/21 posts/2mo ago

Buy / Sell / Trade

Local classifieds for members. Meet in a public place.

1 thread/10 posts/3mo ago

Recommended Service Providers

Plumbers, pest control, lawn care, HVAC, roofers and more. Who actually shows up and does good work in the Austin area.

22 threads/179 posts/1mo ago

Off Topic

Everything that does not fit anywhere else.

1 thread/11 posts/3mo ago