Sabrina Carpenter and Shania Twain surprise ACL Fest with an epic duet, Riize makes history as the first K-pop group at ACL, Doechii powers through her set like a pro, Austin FC clinches a playoff spot, the USMNT is coming to Austin, free events fill the weekend of October 10-12 including the Horror Film Festival and Cirque du Soleil, and Austin's haunted places get spotlighted just in time for spooky season. Your daily dose of good news from Travis County with Steve Rhode.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Sabrina Carpenter's Massive ACL Festival Crowd
• Riize Makes History as First K-pop Group at ACL Fest
• Doechii Slays Her ACL Fest Set
• Austin FC Qualifies for MLS Playoffs
• Mauricio Pochettino on Playing in Austin
• Free And Fun Events in Austin - October 10-12
• Austin's Most Haunted Places

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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.