Zilker’s Tiny Train Is Coming Back

The Eagle (formerly the Zephyr) has almost landed

"...Finally, some good Zilker news – the Zilker Eagle is back...."

Aug. 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

First-Ever Comprehensive Plan Looks at Zilker's Future

The Zilker Park Vision Plan starts rolling

"...its first community meeting to gather input for its Zilker Park Vision Plan, a comprehensive attempt to safeguard the..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Politics Gift Guide 2021: Ain't That Good News

Some gift ideas for the politically and civically minded

"...ensure such debates take place on fact-based soil. Trains, Eagles, Parks..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Tiny Train Time: The cutie new Zilker Park mini train – called the Zilker Eagle –..."

June 21, 2024 News Feature

The Newbie’s Guide to Green Spaces in Austin

Discover these iconic parks and outdoor spaces

"...Zilker Park is the biggest and most popular park in..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Chronolog Post by Jasmine Iman Wright

17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest

Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz

"...find out top our picks for national acts playing Zilker Park here. Angel WhiteSaturday, 1:45pm, Tito’s stage..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Headlines

"...On: Idled since last year by storm damage, the Zilker Zephyr tiny train is now “permanently closed,” its operators..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature

It's Time to Party With Holiday Lights, Gremlins, and More Events

Fill your week with bright and shady things to do

"...Through December 23, Zilker Park..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...of the Austin Climate Equity Plan and proceeds from Zilker Park's Zilker Eagle miniature train, among other business. Read..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature

50 Years of Rolling Stones

Today, I’m as old as rock & roll itself

"...From the Vault: Hyde Park Live 1969, out on Eagle Vision...."

Aug. 7, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...blocking Border Patrol agents from reaching the river in Eagle Pass, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security doubled down..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

Art, Theatre, Film, and More Events for the Weekend

Take a peek at our recommended events

"...Saturday 30, Austin Eagle..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin's Best Breweries of 2022, Power-Ranked

It's Top of the Hops VII!

"...Brewery nominee, ABW upped its game by putting Fire Eagle IPA and the beloved Pearl Snap into 16-ounce tallboys...."

Oct. 12, 2022 Food Post by Eric Puga

Top 15 Austin Breweries

Our semiannual power ranking of local brewhouses

"...of smoked lagers. And we're here for it. 7) Zilker Brewing (NEW)..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the state is building an 80-acre base camp in Eagle Pass for Texas National Guard troops. The base will..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature

Top 20 Austin Breweries of 2020

It's time for our annual Central Texas Brewery Power Rankings

"...Probably Awesome, Tahitian Dreamin', Everyday Friday, Friends With Benefits (Zilker collab series), and To the Cloud can only deal..."

Nov. 11, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

Critics Poll

"...Caligiuri: Rolling Stones, Zilker Park..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Music Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...stealth candidate in the virtual charter school sweepstakes is Eagle Academies, which has proposed a new statewide virtual charter..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Qmmunity: The Optimist Weighs In

Staying positive these days is like being an 84-year-old Al Pacino trying to read names at the Oscars – a struggle!

"...Saturday 5, Zilker Park..."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: We’re All in This Together

There’s lots to do in queer Austin even after the circus is out of town – and non-queer people can come, too!

"...Friday 14, the Austin Eagle..."

March 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

Texas Craft Brewers Festival Debuts Beer List

The Texas-only beer celebration returns to Austin

"...to think about when you’re shopping at the Giant Eagle in Muskogee, Oklahoma...."

Sept. 1, 2016 Food Post by Eric Puga

Playback: ACL Fest – Can't Stop the Music

ACL Fest met both supply and demand. Mostly.

"...bosses Charles Attal and Charlie Jones as they readied Zilker Park for the second ever ACL Fest...."

Oct. 18, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Council: Next Stop, ACL Fest

Even the Dais Denizens have to take a break every once in a while

"...and this week there's the looming music festival in Zilker Park. Nevertheless, the draft agenda has been posted for..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

2015 Austin City Limits Music Festival Lineup

Foo Fighters, Drake, the Weeknd, and Deadmau5 top fall fest

"...the fall fest, running Oct. 2-4 and 9-11 at Zilker Park's Great Lawn...."

May 5, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Lionel Richie

Commodore spotting at Justine’s

"...impressions stemming from his out-of-this-world showing Sunday night at Zilker Park. “Either you fell in love listening to me,..."

Oct. 8, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

News Ticker: July 11

All the news that's fit to blog

"...have killed him to include at least one flaming eagle?..."

July 11, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Playback

'Good Day Austin' anchor Joe Bickett says adios, the Scottish Rite Theater, Good Music Club, and Spider House say hello again, and Emo's owner Frank Hendrix goes cable

"...gold curtains, and Freemason symbolism including a two-headed golden eagle perched above the stage and the stained glass portrait..."

May 25, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Off the Record

The 2011 Austin City Limits Music Festival draws to a close, as does Emo's outside on Sixth Street

"...Festival, setting a new benchmark for pop spectacle at Zilker Park. Complete with stunning ballet accompaniment, West delivered a..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Desk:

"...the destruction of Barton Springs, claims Bill Bunch, legal eagle for the SOS Alliance...."

Aug. 30, 1996 News Feature

Public Notice

"...Saturday, it's a Daylight Bluegrass Dance, featuring the Double Eagle String Band and other twangy types (noon-4pm on the..."

May 5, 1995 Column