According to Forbes, the world’s richest people are wealthier now than they've ever been, and more billionaires have made it onto the 2025 World's Billionaires List than ever before. And after being dethroned from the No. 1 spot in recent years, Austin billionaire Elon Musk has reclaimed the title as the world's richest person in 2025.| CultureMap Austin
For reasons known only to him, writer/director Ethan Coen has made the late-in-life pivot from his longtime partnership with his brother, Joel, to making quirky movies about lesbians with his queer wife, Tricia Cooke. They started with Drive-Away Dolls in 2024, and are now back with a completely different type of story in Honey Don’t.| CultureMap Austin
For the past four years, the Front Festival has taken over some of Austin's most iconic venues for three days of independent film, music, pool parties, and art, all from women and LGBTQ+ artists. This year over Labor Day weekend (August 28-31), the festival is back and bigger than ever, with a new venue added to the roster.| CultureMap Austin
A new apartment analysis by RentCafe has confirmed renters living in Austin may struggle to find a decent-sized apartment for $1,500 a month.| CultureMap Austin
Austin renters on the hunt for a roomy new apartment on a budget may be surprised to learn they won't have to compromise much on space compared to last year, according to a new report from apartment rental marketplace RentCafe.| CultureMap Austin
After making his name in the comedy world, writer/director Zach Cregger surprised many by making the highly effective horror comedy Barbarian in 2022. That success made his follow-up film much anticipated, and he’s surprising again with the much darker Weapons, a title that serves to intrigue even as it's only slightly less random than his previous effort.| CultureMap Austin
Austin still has a youthful population in 2025, but none of us are getting younger. Older Austin residents who are nearing their retirement years may be contemplating making changes to help ease into the next phase of life. And Austin homeowners who are concerned about getting older in their current homes – but don't want to get caught up in the city's fluctuating real estate market – are finding solutions through home renovations that specifically accommodate for the future.| CultureMap Austin
Concerts, movies on kayaks, and pirate-themed cocktails are on the agenda in the days to come. Explore buccaneer life at the Shipwreck’d bar pop-up, or watch a family-friendly movie on the water at Rowing Dock. Check out the top seven things to do in Austin this weekend. For a complete list of events, go to our calendar.| CultureMap Austin
Texans can save money on clothing, school supplies, and more during the 2025 statewide sales tax holiday running Friday, August 8, through Sunday, August 10.| CultureMap Austin
Although the Corporation for Public Broadcasting — which supported NPR and PBS with federal funds — has lost funding and is shutting down, all is not lost for the public media outlets. In Austin, NPR and PBS continue to retain most of their overall funding, and have plans to fill the gap going forward.| CultureMap Austin
A new festival is lighting up a nearby city most Austinites don't spend much time in: Temple, Texas. The inaugural Tanglefoot Festival will be held September 12-13 with live music, newly announced barbecue masters, and more. Ticket proceeds and other funds raised will support Central Texas flood victims.| CultureMap Austin
People certainly haven't stopped moving to Austin, but the flow of newbies to Texas has slowed down significantly — including in the capital city.| CultureMap Austin
A report by the Texas Workforce Commission has record-breakingly positive news about the job market in Texas: For the 10th consecutive month, the state has set a record-high level for jobs, with more than 40,000 jobs added during the month of May.| CultureMap Austin
Two of Austin's most cherished hangouts — Uptown Sports Club and Meanwhile Brewing Co. — are teaming up for a special barbecue dinner series featuring four accomplished local chefs.| CultureMap Austin
