A Change of Location but the Same Spirit at South Congress Books

After more than a decade the store finds a new home on Kerbey Lane

"...storefront housing thousands of vintage and used books on South Congress Avenue represented the realization of Sheri Tornatore’s dream..."

Feb. 5, 2023 Arts Post by Joelle DiPaolo

Torchy's Tacos Is Coming to Former Fran's on South Congress

Homegrown chain to create flagship store at former burger joint

"...expensive lease on the original Fran's Hamburgers location on South Congress in 2013. We've learned the rapidly expanding Torchy's..."

June 13, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

goop MRKT Austin Pops Up on South Congress

Gwyneth Paltrow's home goods, vibrators available through April

"...From Friday, March 1 (just in time for the South By Southwest wave) through Sunday, April 28, goop MRKT..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Design Post by Sarah Marloff

Saving South Congress - for Whom?

This weekend's street fest raises questions about the future of the Southside's main drag

"...Is the fabric of the South Congress strip wearing thin? Neighbors on both sides of..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

New Tricks on South Congress

A Community Policing Success Story

"...anecdote: A friend and his young son were on South Congress around dusk, why I don't remember, when they..."

June 14, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Bennu Coffee’s New Place on South Congress

The popular caffeinery spawns a new edition near all those bats

"...formerly known as Dominican Joe at the corner of South Congress and Riverside...."

July 18, 2017 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Tenant Wanted on South Congress

"...In Magnolia Cafe's early days on South Congress, the only source of neighborhood color seemed to..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

South Congress Cafe to 86 Deck?

Jury finds restaurant guilty of violating agreement it made with city to bring eatery into compliance with city building and zoning code

"...The South Congress Cafe, the upscale spin-off of local Tex-Mex chain..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Hopdoddy Goes Fusion, Tso's Gets a Jjim/Bom Bonus, Antonelli's Appears IRL, Garrison Bros x South Congress Cafe, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...like the cheese-and-charcuterie pairing they’ll present at Easy Tiger’s south location on Wed., June 9 …..."

May 12, 2021 Food Post

Glossier Is Coming to South Congress

The cult fave internet makeup shop pops up for a limited time only

"...the “customer first” beauty company is popping up on South Congress this week...."

Oct. 21, 2019 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

The Meteor Turns a Convenience Store Into a Neighborhood Hang for a New South Congress

Before and after noon, diners find craveable carbs and chill vibes

"...Down at the end of the no-longer-seedy stretch of South Congress on the edge of the Bouldin neighborhood is..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Austin Police Open Internal Investigation Into South Congress Stabbing

Governor baselessly blames "lawlessness" via tweet

"...was stabbed while opening the Freebirds World Burrito on South Congress, which he managed. Aguilar, 34 and the father..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

South Congress Avenue at Monroe Station

"...neighborhood station and avenue uplift (Urban Design Associates) This South Congress station is proposed at Monroe Street to serve..."

Nov. 28, 1997 News Feature

Sunrise on South Congress

El Sol y La Luna: A Bright New Place to Dine

"...1224 South Congress, 444-7770..."

Sept. 29, 1995 Arts Feature

C3-Backed Superstition Nightclub to Open at Riverside & South Congress

At the long-vacant former site of La Bare

"...the building near the intersection of East Riverside and South Congress – which at one time housed a second..."

Nov. 10, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Bats at the South Congress Bridge

"...of this species – take flight from beneath the South Congress Bridge to feast on insects along Lady Bird..."

July 9, 2018 Photo Gallery

Honk! TX 2017: A Night on South Congress

"...brass bands playing for free at Jo’s Coffee on South Congress...."

April 3, 2017 Photo Gallery

South Congress Landlords Hurting Austin

"...Editor, So, the landlords are kicking out shops on South Congress so that they can charge more to people..."

Jan. 12, 2004 Postmarks

A Look Inside South Congress’ New Superstition Nightclub

C3-Backed dance venue pays homage to Seventies disco

"...hands of NoCo Hospitality, the team behind the (sac)religious-themed Congress Avenue cocktail bar and nightclub, Higher Ground. The team..."

Dec. 29, 2022 Music Post by Christina Garcia

South Congress and South First

July 30, 2021 Food Feature

South Congress & South First

June 14, 2019 Food Feature

South Congress & South First

May 4, 2018 Food Feature

South Congress & South First

May 5, 2017 Food Feature

South Congress and South First

May 6, 2016 Food Feature

Hopdoddy Goes Fusion, Tso's Gets a Jjim/Bom Bonus, Antonelli's Appears IRL, Garrison Bros x South Congress Cafe, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

May 14, 2021 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Luv Doc Recommends: The South Austin Celebration

South Congress Avenue, Saturday, September 4, 2004

"...hungover from First Thursday, take heart: Saturday down on South Congress you’ll find a whole street full of hair..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Column by The Luv Doc

Celebrity, South Austin Style

The Mayor of South Austin

"...When Danny Young talks about his arrival in South Austin from Kingsville 23 years ago, he doesn't simply..."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature

Cap Metro Quits Congress

Buses re-routing to Guadalupe-Lavaca corridor

"...If you're waiting for the bus on Congress Avenue, get ready for a walk. As of today,..."

June 3, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Batfest Flies to South First Street

Fest schedule resolved; reservations about Downtown closures continue

"...Bridge, will be moving one bridge west, to the South First Street bridge...."

Aug. 13, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

South Austin Secede!

Our second installment in a series about South Austin explores the roots of "Bubba" and the rivalry between North Austin and south of the river.

"...he says, puffing on a cigarette in his mother's South Austin home, a house that's occupied a rural lot..."

April 13, 2001 Features Feature by Rob D'Amico

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