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| What Austin's Talking About |
| El Naranjo Will Close Next Month | El Naranjo will close on July 18 due, in part, to high costs of goods, labor, and rent. The restaurant has operated in Austin for more than 15 years. [Austin American-Statesman] | | Hot Summer Nights Lineup Is Out | Hot Summer Nights, an annual free music festival in Austin’s Red River Cultural District, is a little over a month away and the lineup just dropped. It includes the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Libby and the Loveless, and Blakchyl. [The Red River Cultural District] | | ERCOT Predicting Record Electricity Demand This Summer | The summer’s electricity demand could be higher than what the state recorded last year, Electrical Reliability Council of Texas officials said. The state is on track to use 92,211 megawatts this summer, compared to 83,679 megawatts in 2025. [The Austin Chronicle] | | P. Terry’s Launches Employee Ownership Program | P. Terry’s Burger Stand owners announced this week that employees will be able to take part in an ownership and profit-sharing program. Employees that have worked at P. Terry’s for at least two years can participate in the program. [KUT] |
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| | | Sweetness is a key ingredient in Brenham. Whether sharing a scoop of ice cream or unwinding at a local festival, our hospitality is a tradition. From heritage storefronts filled with curated treasures to our rolling hills, discover a getaway as authentic as it is refreshing. Come find your sweet spot. | | Start planning at visitbrenhamtexas.com! |
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| Where To Celebrate Juneteenth 2026 in Austin |
|  | Spectators watch a Juneteenth Parade in Galveston, Texas. (Go Nakamura/Getty Images) |
| Juneteenth is right around the corner, y’all! The holiday celebrates the day in 1865 when remaining enslaved people in Galveston were notified that they were free, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. | | Celebrations for this year’s Juneteenth, which is next Friday, kick off this weekend in the Austin area. | | Here’s what you should add to your calendar: | | Party at Freedom + Juneteenth | Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park is hosting a free Juneteenth party on June 14 that includes a vendor market, DJ sets, food, and more. The fun starts at 5 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. | | Celebrate at the Library’s 100-Year Juneteenth Community Cookout | Austin Public Library is celebrating Juneteenth and the library’s 100th anniversary at the Carver Branch in East Austin on June 14. Head over between noon and 3 p.m. for food, music, dancing, games, crafts and a Dominoes tournament. The event is free to attend. | | Get Your Steps In at the Annual Juneteenth FunRun | The city’s African American Cultural and Heritage Facility is hosting a fun run at 8:30 a.m. on Juneteenth. The run follows the same route as the parade later that day and is free to attend. | | Walk in a Parade and Then Head to a Festival | The annual Juneteenth parade starts at 10 a.m. on June 19 at the intersection of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Leona Street. The route goes south on Chicon Street and ends at Rosewood and Boggy Creek parks. The Central Texas Juneteenth Festival starts in the parks at noon and goes until 9:30 p.m. | | Hang Out at the Carver | The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural, and Genealogy Center is hosting its Juneteenth event on June 20 starting at 11 a.m. The kickback is free to attend and includes barbecue, music, hands-on activations, shopping, and more. | | Reflect at the Neill-Cochran House Museum | The Neill-Cochran House Museum is hosting a day of reflection and celebration on June 21 from noon to 4 p.m. The event is free to attend and includes barbecue, live music, and tours. |
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