Contents
In this Issue:
Links to deals all over town!
Event Calendar
Restaurant Spotlight
Click any image below to find deals on all your favorites!
Around Town This Month!
Band Together Texas
AUG 17 - Band Together Texas (Moody Center)
Band Together Texas is a star-studded benefit concert aimed at supporting communities devastated by the July 4th Central Texas floods
Aug 22–24 - PBR Team Series – Gambler Days (Moody Center)
High-energy professional team bull riding competition with thrilling performances and regional sports excitement.
Aug 23–24 Austin Pride Parade & Festival (Fiesta Gardens)
One of Texas’s largest and most inclusive LGBTQ+ celebrations featuring parade, live music, drag performances, food, vendors, and family-friendly funSep 6 - Bat Fest (Congress Avenue Bridge)
A beloved Austin tradition featuring the nightly emergence of ~1.5 million bats, live music, kids' activities, costume contests, and street fair atmosphere.Sep 6 - University of Texas Longhorn Football (D.K.R. Memorial Stadium)
Home Opener VS SJSUThe Longhorns launch their 20 football season.
Sep 13, 2025 - ¡VIVA México! Cultural Celebration
(Mexican-American Cultural Center)
A festive showcase of Mexican culture with music, dance, visual arts, and community engagement.Sep 13 - 14, 2025 - Fall Pecan Street Festival
(Hill Country Galleria)
A free, bi-annual juried street fair offering arts, crafts, live music, food, and community ambiance.
Bat Fest 2024
Hops & Thyme in Lakeway
Nestled in Lakeway, Hops & Thyme delights with a fresh, scratch‑kitchen menu from standout smash burgers to crispy brussels sprouts and innovative seasonal plates, each dish crafted daily without the freezer.
They offer one of the area’s most expansive, shady patios (dog and family‑friendly), live music on the weekends, and a rotating lineup of craft beers (typically around 36 on tap) and cocktails. The atmosphere truly strikes the perfect balance between relaxed and lively.
Under the ownership of longtime locals Andrew Rincon and Jacque Wilson, the team fosters a warm community‑oriented vibe.
That’s it for this Month.
Thank you for reading this months edition of the Lone Star Spotlight! Stay tuned next month for even more deals and ideas of what to do around Austin!
The Lone Star Local Family
