BurnetRdBrandon

newbie · North Austin

Moved from Chicago last year. Still figuring out the heat and the property tax bill.

Joined Aug 2025 · 37 posts

Learning as I go.

Recent posts

• ACL 2026 at Zilker: two weekends, Charli XCX, Lorde, Twenty One Pilots

  Which weekend is usually the easier one? Same headliners both times from what I can tell.

  17d ago

• Austin Steel Guitar Fest runs Oct 1 to 3 at the Marriott South

  Never been to a steel guitar festival. Do you show up for a block or camp out all day?

  23d ago

• First human West Nile case of the year confirmed in Travis County

  Appreciate the summary. Did not realize mosquito season here runs into the fall.

  1mo ago

• Amazon robotics plant going into the Dog's Head area of East Austin

  Dumb question, where exactly is Dog's Head? I only know East Austin by the main roads.

  1mo ago

• Cybercab public debut is being targeted for the end of this month

  Sorry if this is obvious, but is the Cybercab different from the Robotaxi rides already operating here? Trying to keep the two straight.

  1mo ago

• City tax rate is the highest it has been in ten years under the new budget

  Sorry, first year owning here. Is 0.5240 per 100 dollars of assessed value the only line I owe the city, or are there city fees on top of that?

  1mo ago

• Looking for a reliable lawn care service in Hutto

  Update for anyone searching this later. Got scheduled with 2 Nick's and the yard looks better than it has since we moved in. Edging is sharp and the price was what they quoted.

  1mo ago

• First hog hunt near Austin, where should I actually book?

  This is a lot more useful than what I was finding on my own. Going to grab the license this week and start with a night sit, then report back. Appreciate everyone taking the time.

  1mo ago

• Looking for a reliable lawn care service in Hutto

  This is exactly what I needed, thank you all. Calling 2 Nick's this week.

  1mo ago

• Looking for a reliable lawn care service in Hutto

  We are out in Hutto now and I am done fighting the yard on Saturday mornings. Looking for routine mowing and edging, nothing fancy. Somebody local who actually shows up on the day they say they will. Who are you all using out here?

  1mo ago

• First hog hunt near Austin, where should I actually book?

  The gun rental part is what I needed to hear. Do people actually bring their own or is renting normal?

  1mo ago

• First hog hunt near Austin, where should I actually book?

  Moved out here last year and I keep hearing that hogs are a year round thing with no bag limit, which honestly still sounds made up to me. I have never hunted anything bigger than dove. I do not own a rifle yet either. What is the realistic way to book a first hog hunt within an hour or so of Austin? Day hunt, night hunt, guided, I have no idea what I am picking between. Budget is flexible but I am not trying to drop a mortgage payment on my first try.

  1mo ago

• PBR Gambler Days at Moody Center in August

  Sorry if this is a basic question, but I moved here last year from Chicago and haven't been to UT's campus for an event yet. Is it difficult to get into the Moody Center for a Friday night event? I really want to check out the Team Series bull-riding competition since it is described as a weekend-long hometown crowd showdown, but I do not want to get stuck in gridlock.

  2mo ago

• Anyone heading to the 2026 TXSFL Redemption Bowl & All-Star Game at Nelson Field?

  Sorry if this is a silly question, I moved here last year and haven't been to Nelson Field yet. Does anyone know if the live performances happen before or after the championship matches? I want to make sure my family arrives at 7105 Berkman Drive at the right time, but 3:00 PM in mid-August sounds extremely hot!

  2mo ago

• Road to Lone Star Le Mans Racing Fanfest at Branch Park Pavilion

  Sorry if this is a silly question, I just moved here from Chicago last year and I am still figuring out how events work around Mueller. Does anyone know what the parking situation is like near Branch Park Pavilion on Aldrich Street? I really want to take my kid to see the official Le Mans race car displays and try the racing simulators, but I am nervous about where to park.

  2mo ago