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| What Austin's Talking About |
| Multiple Waymo Robotaxis Blocked Ambulances During Buford’s Shooting, City Says | Up to five Waymo robotaxis blocked an area set up for ambulances on West Sixth Street during the March mass shooting at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden, Austin public safety officials revealed this week during a meeting. No Waymo officials attended the meeting. [Austin American-Statesman] | | Austin Pride Parade, Festival Theme Revealed | The theme for Austin’s annual Pride parade and festival on Aug. 22 is Viva La Resistencia. Organizers say the theme is about focusing on community resilience. [KXAN] | | New Poll Shows Talarico Ahead of Republican Opponents | State Rep. James Talarico is up 40% to 33% against U.S. Senator John Cornyn and 42% to 34% against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a new University of Texas at Austin poll. A runoff election on May 26 will determine which Republican will face Talarico in November. [Axios Austin] | | Meow Wolf Art Bathhouse Planned for Austin | Meow Wolf co-founder Corvas Brinkerhoff is bringing a new immersive art project to Austin next summer. Subversive, a 20,000 square foot bathhouse with saunas, steam rooms, and cold plunges, is expected to open next to Terry Black’s Barbecue on Barton Springs Road next summer. [Tribeza] |
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| The Best Cinco de Mayo 2026 Events in Austin |
| | Looking for places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? We've got the guide for you. | | What Is Cinco de Mayo? | Cinco de Mayo is not to be mistaken for Mexican Independence Day, but rather a day celebrating Mexico's unlikely defeat of the French in the 1862 Battle of Puebla. The holiday gained broader popularity in the U.S. during the Chicano Movement of the 1960s, when it was embraced as a way to celebrate Mexican-American identity and culture. | | Celebrate at the Cinco de Mayo Festival | Mexic-Arte Museum is hosting a not-to-miss celebration that is free and family friendly. Head over to Republic Square on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and enjoy a variety of food vendors, an artisan market, interactive booths, and so much more. | | Listen to a Live Mariachi Band | Mariachi Classico brings traditional mariachi music to this Cinco de Mayo event in Southpark Meadows on Saturday. The event runs from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and also features a set from DJ Kenny Duet, face painting, a complimentary photo booth, drinks, and more. | | Get a Free Taco | Hotel Vegas is giving away free tacos with a featured drink purchase on May 5 for their Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza. The party starts at 3 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m. with performances by The Latin Dukes, El Tule, and tons of DJs. | | Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Güero's Taco Bar | What better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than with this beloved Tex-Mex spot that's been serving Austin for 40 years?! Güero's Taco Bar is throwing a birthday bash on May 5 with proceeds benefiting the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians. Enjoy music, tacos, and margaritas from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | | See a Ballet Folklórico Performance | Roy Lozano's Ballet Folklórico de Texas is performing at Center Stage at Eastvillage on May 5 to present Mexican heritage through rhythm, colorful costumes, and dynamic movements. The free event runs 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will feature mariachi music, tequila tastings, and bites from EastVillage Market. |
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| Elissa Castles | City Cast Austin's Elissa Castles and Kelsey Bradshaw edited this week's newsletters. |
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