Austin, TX news on Saturday, October 24, 2026
In Austin, TX on Saturday, October 24, 2026: Viva La Vida Festival, Texas-Ole Miss game, F1 racing today. Also: Downtown Austin streets closed this weekend for F1 and Viva La Vida Festival; plan alternate routes; Austin Energy crews completed installation of the 60th Annual Zilker Holiday Tree. Weather: Partly cloudy and mild today, 64–82°F with light winds and no rain expected.
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Headlines
- 43rd Annual Viva La Vida Festival and Parade happening today in Austin, celebrating Latino culture.City of Austin (.gov) ·
News & local government
Safety & emergencies
- Austin family reports neighbor accused of stealing and dumping their cat 100 miles away.KXAN Austin ·
Traffic & transport
- Downtown Austin streets closed this weekend for F1 and Viva La Vida Festival; plan alternate routes.KXAN Austin ·
Events & going out
- Cold War Kids play free Longhorn City Limits show before Texas–Ole Miss football game today.Austin American-Statesman ·
Business & new openings
Sports
- No. 7 Texas Longhorns face Ole Miss today at home in football; game time available via FOX Sports.KEYE ·
Community & volunteering
- Austin Energy crews completed installation of the 60th Annual Zilker Holiday Tree.City of Austin (.gov) ·
Notices, lost & found
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