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Williamson Reporter · Georgetown, TX
Nearby: Georgetown, TXFor diners seeking fresh sushi, bold Asian flavors and an upscale dining experience, Ichiro Asian Bistro & Wine Bar offers a combination of Japanese-inspired cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, fine wines and live entertainment in Georgetown. Located at 1500 Rivery Blvd., Suite 2120, Ichiro has established itself as a popular destination for everything from leisurely lunches to romantic dinners and special occasions. The restaurant specializes in sushi and Asian-inspired dishes, with an emphasis on presentation, flavor and an elevated dining experience. Guests can pair their meals with selections from the restaurant’s wine offerings or enjoy handcrafted cocktails. Ichiro has also earned strong customer recommendations. Its Facebook page reports that 96% of reviewers recommend the restaurant, based on 216 reviews. Weekend dining and live entertainment Ichiro promotes weekend dining with lunch service from noon to 3 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and dinner service from 4 to 10 p.m.
Williamson Reporter · Georgetown, TX
Nearby: Georgetown, TXThe Pit BBQ, a longtime Georgetown barbecue restaurant that is currently listed as permanently closed, is preparing to reopen under new ownership, according to an announcement posted Friday on the restaurant’s Facebook page. The restaurant, located at 2427 Williams Drive, has served the Georgetown community for more than 40 years. In a Facebook announcement, the new owners confirmed they are working behind the scenes to reopen the restaurant and are completing the final steps required by the city before welcoming customers. “We’re currently wrapping up the final steps with the city and a few other details that need to fall into place before we can officially open our doors,” the owners wrote. The announcement comes amid growing speculation about when the longtime barbecue establishment might return. The owners acknowledged rumors of a possible reopening before Thanksgiving but cautioned that no official opening date has been established.
The Daily Texan · Austin, TX
Nearby: Austin, TXGallery • 11 Photos Makenna Morgan From left to right, KATSEYE members Lara Raj, Daniela Avanzini and Yoonchae Jeung perform "Hootie Frutti" at Moody Center on Nov. 10, 2026. Los Angeles-based girl group KATSEYE performed an electrifying set at Moody Center on Nov. 10. Fans young and old screamed the lyrics to opening songs “Hootie Frutti” and “Internet Girl” and fan favorites like “PINKY UP” and “Gabriela.” Although the group consists of six members, only four are performing on the ‘Wildworld Tour,’ including Lara Raj, Daniela Avanzini, Yoonchae Jeung and Megan Skiendiel. Skiendiel returned to the stage with modified choreography in Austin following a concussion diagnosis that had forced the cancellation of three previous shows.
The Daily Texan · Austin, TX
Nearby: Austin, TXFor seven of the nine players on the Texas women’s golf roster, home is a long flight away. For them, “home” might mean a quiet town in the English countryside or a bustling city in southern Taiwan. But in Austin, their different versions of home unite through familiar meals, homesickness and the occasional conversation about a grocery store thousands of miles away. Junior Isla McDonald-O’Brien grew up in Shrewsbury, England, a town about 40 miles west of Birmingham that looks straight out of “Downton Abbey.” Moving from Shrewsbury to the U.S. came with plenty of adjustments, and one thing Americans quickly noticed was her accent. Advertisement “I still get (comments about) it every day,” McDonald-O’Brien said. “Like if I go to the supermarket, everyone’s like, ‘Oh my gosh, I love your accent.’” After three years in the U.S., she has picked up some American expressions as well. When she returns to England, those new words stand out just like her accent does in Texas.
The Daily Texan · Austin, TX
Nearby: Austin, TXNo two shifts are the same for Michael Procopio, a senior officer at the Austin Police Department. One moment, he may be checking his emails, and the next, he’s responding to a call in a car with sirens that wail through the streets. Procopio has worked at APD for 13 years. He has seen changes in his department, including seeing the University of Texas Police Department expand patrol into West Campus, increasing the collaboration between the two. The major differences between the departments are the types of calls they receive, although their responses and investigative practices are similar. The departments cover UT campus and surrounding resident areas where they interact with students each day. The Baker section of APD, which Procopio serves, surrounds UT campus, including the Drag and parts of North and West Campus. UTPD handles on-campus calls and incidents. Advertisement In September, UTPD’s budget increased by $7 million to boost pay for its 117 sworn officers.
The Daily Texan · Austin, TX
Nearby: Austin, TXGallery • 6 Photos Izabella Hernandez Liana Flores performs "So mysterious" during her Autumn 2026 North American headline tour, Austin show at 3ten Austin City Limits on Tuesday night Nov. 10. British Singer/Songwriter Liana Flores gave a soulful performance Tuesday night, Nov. 10 at 3Ten Austin City Limits, with support from Allie Sandt. Sandt opened the night with songs off her debut album In Pursuit of a Good Time, such as title track “In Pursuit of a Good Time,” “I’m With The Band,” and her heartfelt 2025 single “Jacks Song.” Sandt’s music is free spirited and whimsical. Both Sandt and Flores are beautiful vocalists and guitarists who combined provide a soothing and cozy night of music. Flores is currently on tour across Europe, the U.S. and Mexico performing her 2026 EP And so it goes… alongside her previous works. Songs that stood out throughout the night were “So mysterious,” “Here to stay” and “rises the moon.”
Victoria Advocate · Austin, TX
Nearby: Austin, TXLt. Gov.-elect Vikki Goodwin and state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, a Houston Democrat who is poised to become the next speaker of the Texas House, have announced bipartisan transition teams. Longtime Texas political operative Angela Hale will serve as executive director of the transition team for Goodwin, an Austin Democrat. Its co-chairs are outgoing Democratic state Rep. Chris Turner of Grand Prairie; former Democratic state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, the party’s 2014 nominee for lieutenant governor; and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, also a former Democratic state senator. “I understand the immense responsibility of this position and I am ready to take it on,” Goodwin, a four-term state representative, said at her first Capitol press conference since being elected. “The voters sent a message on Tuesday evening: Texans want change and they want their elected leaders to be effective.” Rounding out the leadership team are former GOP state Sens. Kel Seliger, a foe of current Republican Lt.
The Austin Chronicle · Austin, TX
Nearby: Austin, TXThe Austin Spring 2027 arts calendar just keeps getting thinner. First, Moontower Comedy Festival announced that it will be skipping its usual dates next year and returning in 2028. Now Austin Film Society has confirmed that next year it will be moving the Texas Film Awards from its normal March schedule to September 24. The award ceremony, which centers around the induction of moviemaking legends to the Texas Film Hall of Fame, is AFS’ biggest fundraiser and a key date for Lone Star State filmmakers. This shift had been rumored for a few months, with conversations centering around an October date. However, with that month already packed with major events like F1, Austin City Limits, and the Austin Film Festival, the society has settled on the penultimate Friday in September. The awards were established in 2001 by Austin Chronicle and South by Southwest cofounder Louis Black and Texas Tribune founder Evan Smith.
The Austin Chronicle · Austin, TX
Nearby: Austin, TXThe Austin FC experience was never supposed to be this. Marrying America’s growing pro soccer obsession with the burgeoning, hip city of Austin – at the time, the largest U.S. market without major pro sports – was supposed to be kismet. A no-brainer, can’t-screw-it-up, paradigm-shifting kind of deal. How wrong we were. Six years in, the norm for Austin FC isn’t harmonious success, it’s sputtering ineptitude. The novelty and trendiness of the club’s early seasons have been thoroughly replaced by apathy and embarrassment as the club wraps up another failed season. 2026 was, without question, Austin FC’s worst campaign yet. For the fourth time in six seasons, the club missed the playoffs, and this time it wasn’t particularly close. Austin’s eight wins marked its fewest in an MLS season and its 14th-place Western Conference finish represents a new low for the franchise.
The Austin Chronicle · Austin, TX
Nearby: Austin, TXProject Connect to Reach AUS?: On Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Austin Transit Partnership announced that it is working to add a rail line extension connecting Project Connect to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The three-mile extension will stretch from the Yellow Jacket Station planned to be constructed in Southeast Austin to a station at the airport. ATP’s recent commitment to include public transit access to the airport comes after the plan was scaled back from 27 miles to its current design of 9.8 miles. ATP is now working with AUS leadership to incorporate the rail line into the airport’s ongoing expansion. ATP Executive Vice President Lindsay Wood told KXAN that the current plan is to use “no new taxpayer dollars” for the expansion. Still, the project needs to secure billions in federal funding for plans to move forward. City Expected to Revisit ICE Policy: With state Rep.
Chicago Reader · Austin, TX
Nearby: Austin, TXIngebrigt Håker Flaten Credit: Juliane Schütz One measure of a musician is the caliber of the artists who play with them. Norwegian bassist Ingebrigt Håker Flaten has played with grand masters of free jazz and improvised music, including Alexander von Schlippenbach, Joe McPhee, and David Murray, and he’s sustained lengthy relationships with peers such as Dave Rempis, Rodrigo Amado, Rob Mazurek, and Mats Gustafsson. Ascending stars—among them Signe Emmeluth, Marta Warelis, and Amalie Dahl—want him in their bands when they aren’t playing in his. In every setting, Håker Flaten provides a fleet pulse, pile-driver force, and graceful abstraction, whether he’s playing acoustic or electric bass. These qualities bring out the best in his collaborators. When Håker Flaten first emerged in his home country in the 1990s, his calling card was his versatility. He proved equally persuasive playing mainstream, avant-garde, fusion, and acid jazz, and he can still excel in pretty much any setting.
