🍖 Why Austin is a #1 BBQ spot

Austin Named Best Barbecue City in the U.S.

Yelp has released its list of the 10 best barbecue cities in the country using its own data, and Austin is ranked No. 1, highlighting the city's consistently good brisket and use of simple seasonings. [Yelp]

Krieg Volleyball Courts To Close Until 2027

The sand volleyball courts at Krieg Athletic Complex off South Pleasant Valley Road will close on July 20 for an installation project on a reclaimed water line. The Roy G. Guerrero Colorado Metropolitan Park trail near the city’s new pedestrian bridge will also be rerouted because of this project. Construction is expected to be finished in late May 2027. [Austin Parks and Recreation]

South Congress Is Getting Another Boot Store

The Canadian-based Alberta Boot Company appears to be moving into the former Vespaio lot on South Congress Avenue. According to state filings, construction on the store is set to begin Aug. 1 and end on Oct. 31. [Austin Business Journal]

New Polls Show Paxton and Talarico Are Tied

Two recently released polls show Texas Senate candidates Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico are neck-and-neck. One poll has the race tied at 47-47, and another has Paxton up by just 1 percentage point. [Austin American-Statesman]