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May 15, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw

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Austin Population Hits 1 Million

For the first time, Austin’s population has reached 1 million residents, the city announced on Thursday. The latest U.S. Census Bureau data says a total of 1,002,632 people live in Austin, making it the 12th largest city in the U.S. [City of Austin]

Texas Book Festival Launches Imprint

Texas Book Festival, which is held annually in downtown Austin, is launching the publishing imprint Burro Libro Press. Authors can submit manuscripts June 1-30. [CultureMap Austin]

LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue Cookbook Now Available

If you’ve been wanting to cook like a Michelin-star chef, now’s your chance. “New School Barbecue: Recipes for Next-Level Smoking and Grilling” from LeRoy and Lewis pitmaster Evan LeRoy is now available wherever books are sold. Here’s a BookPeople link! [LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue]

Couples Left in Limbo After Desert Door Distillery’s Sudden Closure

Soon-to-be-wed couples are searching for new venues weeks from their wedding days after Desert Door Distillery in Dripping Springs suddenly closed. The venue has been giving refunds to couples. [KVUE]