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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Friday brings relief from the heat with cooler mornings ahead, plus new Korean dining discoveries worth exploring and creative opportunities to connect with your community. Austin's film scene continues growing with more job opportunities, and our local high school athletes are making us proud. Your daily dose of what's getting better in Travis County. Sign up for episode notifications and contact me at TapYourNews.com

A person died after being pulled from Lake Travis Sunday afternoon despite rescue efforts, reminding locals about water safety. Austin FC scored a dramatic stoppage-time victory over Seattle Sounders 2-1 at Q2 Stadium. Round Rock opens its first high-level NICU at Baylor Scott & White. The weekend heat continues with potential midweek relief and rain chances. Get your local news at TapYourNews.com

A deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler backs up I-35 near Tech Ridge Boulevard while arrest warrants are issued for a hate crime at Barton Springs. Plus, free entry to 30+ museums this Sunday, Austin ranks as a Top 10 coffee city, and Cedar Park reports second rabid bat this week. Get your Friday morning Travis County news update. TapYourNews.com

It’s Wednesday, September 17, and we’re bringing you Travis County’s morning scoop. Today’s show covers the $4.5 million fire at The Domain, a Kyle man facing federal charges after Austin robberies, and the return of Fantastic Fest. We’ve also got news on film casting in Austin, a community feedback session at the Carver Museum, and a Rapid Fire list to make your day better. Stick around for your dad joke of the day… and a smile to-go.

Travis County was shaken when an Austin police officer was shot near Zilker Park on Azie Morton Road. KVUE reports the officer is recovering, but the incident raised big questions about safety in one of Austin’s most familiar spots.

We’ll also dig into the confusion: Austin’s emergency alert system failed to send a shelter-in-place, and Barton Hills parents are demanding answers after a lockdown was lifted too soon. On the brighter side, East Austin now has a brand-new 40-unit domestic violence shelter providing refuge and support for families in crisis.

Plus — from weekend festivals and a new Tiger Woods–backed mini golf spot to today’s fresh dad joke — we’ll help you start the day both informed and smiling.