Preservation Austin honors ten longtime local businesses for Legacy Business Month, K-pop superstars Twice bring their world tour to the Moody Center next April, Texas Children's Hospital uses advanced robotics for pediatric brain surgery helping Austin-area kids, a new law creates a 100-mile trail connecting the State Capitol to the Alamo, and downtown gets bold new bars at The Driskill and Veracruz. Your daily dose of good news from Travis County with Steve Rhode.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Preservation Austin honors legacy businesses
• Twice K-Pop concert at Moody Center
• Texas Children's Hospital robot surgery
• 100-mile trail from Capitol to Alamo
• Driskill and Veracruz new bars

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The Driskill Hotel opens a new Victorian-themed bar downtown, Birdie's restaurant owners land on Time magazine's Time100 Next list, 19 rescued dogs find new hope at Austin Humane Society, Austin celebrates Arts & Humanities Month all October, and Nine Inch Nails announces a 2026 Moody Center show. Your daily dose of good news from Travis County with Steve Rhode.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Birdie's Time100 recognition: https://austin.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/birdies-malechek-ezekiel-time-100/
• Victorian Bar at Driskill Hotel: https://www.statesman.com/entertainment/dining/article/driskill-hotel-victorian-bar-april-bloomfield-21073605.php
• 19 rescued dogs for adoption: https://www.fox7austin.com/news/19-dogs-rescued-from-bastrop-county-home
• Arts & Humanities Month: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-celebrates-national-arts-humanities-month-with-fall-festivities/
• Nine Inch Nails concert: https://www.kvue.com/article/entertainment/music/nine-inch-nails-moody-center-austin-2026-tour/269-542faada-536e-414b-b20f-41bb53fd2621

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Eight new climbable forts debut at Wildflower Center this Saturday, East Austin's Birdie's makes Time Magazine's Next 100 list for redefining modern restaurants, Texas Roadhouse brings 210 jobs to Leander next month, and Austin FC plays for its first major championship. Your daily dose of good news from Travis County with Steve Rhode.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Fortlandia at Wildflower Center: https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/fortlandia-2025-wildflower-center/
• Birdie's owners on Time's Next 100 list: https://www.statesman.com/entertainment/dining/article/time100-next-honors-austin-chefs-changing-food-21067140.php
• Texas Roadhouse opening in Leander: https://www.statesman.com/business/article/leander-texas-roadhouse-new-restaurant-21075243.php
• Austin FC U.S. Open Cup final: https://www.statesman.com/sports/mls/article/us-open-cup-final-sam-surridge-owen-wolff-21074585.php

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