Two of my favorite events are happening this weekend.

The 4th Annual Ice Cream Festival is taking place tomorrow, August 14th from 10:00am – 7:00pm at Waterloo Park. Admission is $5.00, kids under 8 get in free.

There will be games, activities, contests and live entertainment including an ice cream eating contest with special guest competitive eating champion Joey Chestnut who’s known for winning four consecutive Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contests. Ice cream vendors including... Full Story

It came a little later this year, but the day has finally arrived. Starting today through Sunday shoppers can purchase clothing items, backpacks and school items under $100.

With most school districts in the greater Austin area, Monday is the first day back to school. You can bet stores are going to be packed with parents and children purchasing last minute items.

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Another great weekend to live in Austin!

The Grand Opening of the new Twin Oaks Branch Public Library, located at 1800 S. Fifth Street, is taking place Saturday, August 21 at 10:00 a.m. There will be a building dedication ceremony, live music by the swinging Academy of Jazz Players, food & drink from local vendors.

Like cupcakes? Cupcake Smackdown 2.0 is also being held tomorrow at Le Cordon Bleu and The Westin Hotel from 11:00am... Full Story

It’s no surprise that Austin continues to top the nation’s best lists. This time the city came in first as best city to live and work in for the next decade according to Kiplinger Magazine.

One of their main criteria was searching for cities coming up with innovative ways to create jobs & businesses thereby boosting the economy. We have the four main fields that are thriving in job creation: government, education, healthcare and technology.... Full Story

What better way to embrace the heat than attend the 20th Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival. I’ve been and trust me, it’s not as torturous as it sounds:)

Sample and purchase hot sauce from local vendors such as Aztexan, Big Daddy’s Hot Sauce, Granddaddy’s Sweet Southern Heat, and Jaime’s Spanish Village. There will also be live music from David Garza, El Tule and Distant Lights. If you haven’t been, try it out!

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