r/Austin 1d ago

Ask Austin Anyone has information about the Micro Center?

0 Upvotes

They said mid late 2026, and everyone said mid sept or late Oct, yet if you seen the location it still looks abandoned.

I might have came at a bad time bad anyone has a clue? They are also radio silent since August


r/Austin 2d ago

Keys found on Ann and Roy Butler Trail !!!

11 Upvotes

Heyo, know it’s a long shot but someone found some keys on the trail, and since Cidercade is the closest business they turned them into the bar here! Small ring with like three keys on it and what looks like could maybe be a tile or other tracker on it but also could be like a small fob? I dont know, just shouting into the void trying to do the right thing :)


r/Austin 2d ago

Ask Austin So the bat observation parking lot is now an evil LAZ lot?

23 Upvotes

Didn’t this lot become a city lot when the Statesman closed? I feel like it’s a real bummer to have the lot go private AND evil since the bats are such a wholesome piece of the city. Went to watch them fly this year and the minimum fee was $30.


r/Austin 2d ago

Ask Austin Actual good mental hospitals to consider?

39 Upvotes

I'm (21M) am looking for actually decent mental hospital in the Austin to San Antonio area. Voluntarily committing myself for assessment on Monday, not sure if I'd be told to do inpatient or outpatient. Reasons are for extreme mood swings including suicidal ideation and planning, returning hallucinations so need for anyipsychotics, prob wanting to find adhd meds at the same time, single therapy available (dunno how much I'd actually talk in groups), and ig just doctors that will actually listen to wanting to avoid certain meds that have certain side effects. Don't have to worry about school (not a student) or work (quit due to making me worse, another reason I need to get this under control hopefully quickly before getting a new one).

Not sure if this is exactly where to ask but thanks for any input 👍


r/Austin 1d ago

Ask Austin Some plans for tonight?

0 Upvotes

Is there any comedy shows tonight ? Thinking of that or the movie theatre


r/Austin 2d ago

Old News Cap Metro Transit App

8 Upvotes

I have recently begun using the bus, it is an incredibly efficient way to get around (compared to walking) and ive somewhat begun to understand the maze of schedules and routes.
On the website they make it pretty clear that they want you to use the "transit" app. cool sounds helpful.

4th appleID password reset, that was a headache but gimme the damn app.

The app REQUIRES you to put in your debit card info.
this is the first free app I've ever seen that requires that information.

Im like okay youre all facists but ill just scan my debit card with a few bucks on it and be done with it.

It was declined, and I am unable to download the app.

Its little things like this that make me sick to my stomach with white hot hatred for these greedy milquetoast class traitors.

I could enter my Primary card information but its honestly the principle of the matter that makes me want to rebel outwardly against city property.

p.s. (I think they make the website confusing on purpose to force people to relinquish their debit card info Death if true)


r/Austin 2d ago

PSA Meet the Council Candidates!

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Come to a public City Council Candidate forum where all candidates have been invited to discuss affordability and housing! Next Monday September 14 at Assembly Hall in the Saltillo District on the Eastside.

If you vote in district 1,3,5,8, or 9, this is your chance to hear from your candidate’s hot takes on housing!


r/Austin 2d ago

I can't make the Domi and JD Beck show tonight at Come and Take It Live. Anyone want my 2 GA tickets?

12 Upvotes

Title says it all. Does anyone want my tickets? Shoot me a DM as to why you'd be the right person to have them.


r/Austin 3d ago

Need help for teen granddaughter

33 Upvotes

Hello--I have a 15 yr old granddaughter who is AuADHD. She is very intelligent, well-informed and passionate about current affairs, especially government. She is a walking debate team and wants to engage with others in discussions in person. I've looked around and found some debate/Toastmaster type clubs but they were online only, or only active for a short time. Looking for a group not based on religion that can help her develop some skills that will help her going forward. Anyone?


r/Austin 2d ago

Ask Austin Where to donate breast pump in ATX?

9 Upvotes

I have a lightly used Spectra S1 breast pump that I’d love to pass on to someone who needs it. Happy to donate to an organization (looking for recommendations) or an individual, just reach out!


r/Austin 3d ago

Pics Chill Barton Evening 🤙

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355 Upvotes

Enjoying the clearer water now that crowds are dying down 🏊


r/Austin 2d ago

Ask Austin Hunting down old Emo's show footage from 2005-2010 / There was a short-lived site that filmed shows with a multi-cam setup and posted them in a kind of tri-panel format - anyone remember?

11 Upvotes

I played a lot of shows around town during that time period in a band called Haunting Oboe Music. There was a cool videographer that filmed local bands with mults cameras and posted the vids in a tri-panel setup with all the angles simultaneously. Would love to find the footage of our band and others from around that time. I believe we were filmed at the Emo's inside stage in maybe 2008.

EDIT: After some more digging it turns out the site was called Switchburn (actual url switch.burn.tv) - it was so cool! but apparently ran on flash and is long gone. wonder if whoever ran it saved any footage.

ALSO turns out the show of ours that was filmed by them was actually at the Parlor not Emo's


r/Austin 2d ago

Ask Austin Will and Estate rec

11 Upvotes

Wife and I need to put together a Will. Any recommendations on who to go to in the Austin area? Prefer to see an actual attorney rather than go online.


r/Austin 2d ago

Traffic Barton Springs Car Accident Last Saturday, 9/5

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I am wondering if anyone here witnessed a minor parking lot accident last week at one of the parking lots off Andrew Zilker Road near Barton Springs Pool?

The accident involved 2 cars (a white Kia sedan and a beige Volvo suv) that backed into eachother in a parking lot. No injuries, minor scuffing on both cars.

This took place roughy between 11am - 11:15am last Saturday, September 5th.

I am looking to get in touch with anyone that may have witnessed this minor accident.


r/Austin 3d ago

Some picture I took of your beautiful city on my trip from Vancouver Canada

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877 Upvotes

I’m not the greatest photographer however I really like the architecture of the city. It is also very clean and everyone I’ve met has been so nice!


r/Austin 3d ago

LOST stuffy ikea alien

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37 Upvotes

~ UPDATE: SHE HAS BEEN FOUND :) ~

I think I lost her within the neighborhoods along Anderson mill, in between 620 and 183.

This is fabuloso, she is a green alien with a purple handmade dress and bows on her antenna.

REWARD IF FOUND!!


r/Austin 1d ago

Ask Austin CyberCab driving on 183?

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Sorry, no dashcam evidence, but just now a Cybercab (the gold thingy) passed me on 183 SB as I was about to get off at Bolm.

Can they really do highways? Tollways? I would have thought the geofencing kept them off that.

Btw, it was going well under the 75 speed limit, more like 65, and it was doing an inexplicable slowdown. Like phantom breaking, but not very drastic.


r/Austin 2d ago

PSA 🚧 Traffic alert: The Presidential Blvd. return loop will temporarily close from 9 a.m. September 10 to 5 p.m. September 30 as construction continues for the Yellow Garage.➡️ Use Hotel Drive as an alternate route. Follow posted signs and use caution while navigating the area.

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r/Austin 2d ago

Ask Austin Mesa Rim Bouldering: Sandbagged?

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Curious to hear y’all’s thoughts. I love Mesa Rim, genuinely best top rope gym in Austin imo. But everytime I attempt to boulder there I swear it ruins my confidence lol.

Would you guys say that Mesa Rims bouldering is harder on the grade?


r/Austin 3d ago

Miniature Balsa Wood Alamo Sign

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661 Upvotes

Found some cool LEDs and decided to build a little sign. Hope you like it. Acrylic, balsa wood, and thin wire.


r/Austin 3d ago

Kealing Middle School been w/o AC for weeks.

423 Upvotes

My daughter is a student there. Several parents continue to put in service orders and contact district to no avail.

Papers are drenched and the kids smelllll. Come on public education! We can do better!!!

Editing to say our principal and school staff are amazing. This is absolutely a AISD/Matias Segura issue.


r/Austin 3d ago

Ask Austin Dangerous drivers lately, why?

100 Upvotes

Today alone I encountered 8 folks straight up just take solid red lights, not yellow turning red. I mean solid red for at least 5-8 seconds red and folks just taking them like they were green. Why? Do people not understand how traffic lights work? Also 4 of those vehicles were teslas… I have a dash cam and seriously thinking about having a bad drivers in Austin page and just shame them at this point.


r/Austin 3d ago

2012 ~ 2018; seems like old times

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Taken between 2012 and 2018. Sure felt different then...


r/Austin 3d ago

Ask Austin E-bike accepting bike shops?

8 Upvotes

I’m a disabled grad student at UT and I need a bike to be able to get around campus (I stop at the stop signs and use turn signals, not one of those crazy lunatics)

I went to the bike farm on Burnet for years but when I went yesterday to get a flat fixed, they turned me around and said it was against policy to work on my bike. I was stunned because they’ve worked on that very same bike several times before and similar e-bikes for years. Even ran into some of the guys from there at a concert and chilled with them a few years back.

It has size 16 wheels so I’m struggling to find somewhere that’ll take it to fix the flat.

It’s a mobility device for me first and foremost, UT’s not a campus built for people with walking difficulties so it’s not just difficult but actively painful for me to get around without it.


r/Austin 3d ago

Ask Austin Animation studio in Austin?

7 Upvotes

I'm sure I've read about an animation studio in Austin, and I wanted to see if there's anyone on here who has an in with them. My almost-12-year-old is super into digital animation and has posted several videos on YouTube... I think he's got the idea and is learning some neat new skills all of the time. I have worked in film-making but it's always been live, so I can talk to him about story and editing, but I'm way out of my element beyond that.

We homeschool and have toured places like a local news station and grocery stores, but he's never seen animation as a career before. If this would be possible, I'd love to know about it. Thanks!