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Heat Advisory until Sunday 12:00 AM.

• Today101° / 78°Overcast, about the same as yesterdayAir quality 31 — good
• Record for September 11100°Today is on track to beat it

Austin at a glance

About Austin, Texas

Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas. With a population of 961,855 at the 2020 census, it is the 12th-most populous city in the U.S., fifth-most populous city in Texas, and second-most populous U.S. state capital, while the Austin metro area with an estimated 2.55 million residents is the 25th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Wikipedia → The median age is 34.5 and the median household income $91,461. About 58.2% of residents hold a college degree. 27.5% of workers work from home, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The MailerDot Austin newsletter delivers free local news, weather, events, and community stories every morning — a 5-minute read covering what's happening in Austin today.

What's in the Austin daily digest

• Local Pulse — the top local headlines, summarized.
• Today's Outlook — the Austin forecast with one practical line on what to wear or skip.
• What's On Around Town — events, markets, and shows in the next day or two.
• Spotlight & Story — a short feature on a local place, business, or person.

Recent Austin editions

• September 11, 2026 — Sci-Fi Gathering in Midtown and Four Weekend Outings
• September 10, 2026 — Ten-Foot Lake Lowering Opens Window for Shoreline Repairs
• September 9, 2026 — Stronger Mold Protections for Renters, Plus Five Wednesday Shows
• September 8, 2026 — Masonry Work Starts Today Along Barton Springs Eastern Lawn
• September 7, 2026 — Holiday Hours for City Pools and Trails, Plus Tonight's Best Live Sets
• September 6, 2026 — Over 100 Neighborhood Menus Are Teaming Up Against Hunger
• September 5, 2026 — Hidden Mechanical Owls Downtown and Five Saturday Shows
• September 4, 2026 — Bat Fest Turns 20 on the Bridge This Weekend
• September 3, 2026 — Where Infill Housing Is Taking Root, Plus Five Thursday Shows
• September 2, 2026 — Temporary Evidence Warehouse Leased on Springdale Road
• September 1, 2026 — Greenbelt Trail Expansion in Circle C and Free Soul Blues on South Lamar
• August 31, 2026 — New Zoning Guardrails in the Works for Large Data Centers
• August 30, 2026 — Japan Summer Festival at the Long Center & Classic Screenings Downtown
• August 29, 2026 — Shaded Boardwalks Along Waller Creek and Five Weekend Concerts
• August 28, 2026 — New City Rules in the Works for Rental Housing Mold
• August 27, 2026 — Reclaimed Water Pipeline Coming to Riverside Drive
• August 26, 2026 — Big Overhaul Planned for Walter E. Long Park
• August 25, 2026 — Shoal Creek Trail "Middle Gap" Restores Continuous Greenway Pathway
• August 24, 2026 — 2-Alarm Flea Market Fire Extinguished — Weekday Events & Open Houses Ahead
• August 23, 2026 — Planned Fall Lake Drawdown Gives Shoreline Owners Time to Prepare

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