Good Morning Travis County is your daily, family-friendly good news fix — packed with the top local feel-good stories from Austin and surrounding neighborhoods. Whether you’re sipping coffee in South Congress, stuck in traffic on MoPac, or walking your dog near Zilker, we’ve got the smart news you need in five minutes or less.
Good Morning Travis County - You Daily Does of Good News
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Good Morning Travis County is your daily, family-friendly good news fix — packed with the top local feel-good stories from Austin and surrounding neighborhoods. Whether you’re sipping coffee in South Congress, stuck in traffic on MoPac, or walking your dog near Zilker, we’ve got the smart news you need in five minutes or less.
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October 8, 2025
Late-Night Shawarma, #1 Spa Resort & Middle School Salsa Business | Good Morning Travis County - Good News
<p>Houston food truck Al Shami opens first Austin location October 25 with late-night shawarma until 4 a.m., Lake Austin Spa Resort named top destination spa in the U.S., ACL Fest Weekend One draws huge crowds to Zilker Park, new Wicked Oaks Festival launches with 60+ artists October 25-26, historic Buda Train Depot gets restored by 2026, Travis County launches $21M child care scholarship program for 1,000 families, and Ojeda Middle School students learn entrepreneurship through salsa-making class. Your daily dose of good news from Travis County with Steve Rhode.</p><p>Links mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://austin.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/al-shami-opening-guadalupe/">Al Shami Food Truck Opening on Guadalupe</a></li><li><a href="https://www.chron.com/life/travel/article/lake-austin-spa-resort-visit-21089053.php">Lake Austin Spa Resort Named #1 in U.S.</a></li><li><a href="https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/acl-fest-2025-w1-photos/">ACL Fest 2025 Weekend One Photos</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ravermag.com/blog/austins-new-wicked-oaks-festival-launches-with-charity-programs-60-artists-october-25-26">Wicked Oaks Festival Launches</a></li><li><a href="https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/hays-county/buda-train-depot-restoration/269-fd055456-0bbb-4b09-8c6c-4dc237695080">Buda Train Depot Restoration</a></li><li><a href="https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/raising-travis-county-child-care-scholarships/269-6b293f38-d955-4325-8cb5-20ee39b6912f">Travis County Child Care Scholarships</a></li><li><a href="https://www.kvue.com/article/news/education/schools/salsa-class-ojeda-middle-school-del-valle-lessons/269-f92e3e58-d2de-49ca-9fd6-9bbe9f33a30f">Ojeda Middle School Salsa Business Class</a></li></ul><p>Join the email list at <a href="https://tapyournews.com/">TapYourNews.com</a> to get notified when new episodes drop.</p><p>Check out Steve's true crime podcast at <a href="https://truecrimeunheard.com/">TrueCrimeUnheard.com</a></p>
October 7, 2025
Lunch Debt Wiped Out, Dell Children's Top 10 & Guerrilla Art Treasure Hunt | Good Morning Travis County - Good News
<p>A generous donor paid off all student lunch debt in Taylor ISD, Dell Children's heart program ranks in the national top 10, an Austin man with Parkinson's is competing in NeuroPong at the Senior Olympics, and a local artist is leaving tiny artworks around town for strangers to discover in an artsy treasure hunt. Your daily dose of good news from Travis County with Steve Rhode.</p><p>Links mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li>Taylor ISD lunch debt paid off: <a href="https://www.kxan.com/news/local/taylor/donor-pays-off-taylor-isd-lunch-debt/">https://www.kxan.com/news/local/taylor/donor-pays-off-taylor-isd-lunch-debt/</a></li><li>Dell Children's top 10 heart program: <a href="https://www.statesman.com/news/healthcare/article/austin-childrens-hospital-top-10-program-us-news-21083389.php">https://www.statesman.com/news/healthcare/article/austin-childrens-hospital-top-10-program-us-news-21083389.php</a></li><li>Austin man competing in Senior Olympics NeuroPong: <a href="https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-parkinsons-neuropong-st-george-utah/269-da2e218a-36d8-45c0-b8ac-1933d9985087">https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-parkinsons-neuropong-st-george-utah/269-da2e218a-36d8-45c0-b8ac-1933d9985087</a></li><li>Guerrilla art around Austin: <a href="https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2025-10-07/this-is-my-thing-guerrilla-art">https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2025-10-07/this-is-my-thing-guerrilla-art</a></li></ul><p>Join the email list at <a href="https://tapyournews.com/">TapYourNews.com</a> to get notified when new episodes drop.</p><p>Check out Steve's true crime podcast at <a href="https://truecrimeunheard.com/">TrueCrimeUnheard.com</a></p>
October 6, 2025
ACL Fest Magic, Austin FC Playoffs & Free Fun Weekend | Good Morning Travis County - Good News
<p>Sabrina Carpenter and Shania Twain surprise ACL Fest with an epic duet, Riize makes history as the first K-pop group at ACL, Doechii powers through her set like a pro, Austin FC clinches a playoff spot, the USMNT is coming to Austin, free events fill the weekend of October 10-12 including the Horror Film Festival and Cirque du Soleil, and Austin's haunted places get spotlighted just in time for spooky season. Your daily dose of good news from Travis County with Steve Rhode.</p><p>Links mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.statesman.com/entertainment/music/article/sabrina-carpenter-acl-fest-crowd-photos-21085558.php">Sabrina Carpenter's Massive ACL Festival Crowd</a></li><li><a href="https://www.statesman.com/entertainment/music/article/acl-festival-k-pop-riize-21085470.php">Riize Makes History as First K-pop Group at ACL Fest</a></li><li><a href="https://www.statesman.com/entertainment/music/article/doechii-acl-fest-lineup-setlist-saturday-21081026.php">Doechii Slays Her ACL Fest Set</a></li><li><a href="https://www.statesman.com/sports/mls/article/mls-playoffs-austin-fc-21085753.php">Austin FC Qualifies for MLS Playoffs</a></li><li><a href="https://www.kxan.com/video/mauricio-pochettino-on-playing-in-austin/11132207/">Mauricio Pochettino on Playing in Austin</a></li><li><a href="https://austinot.com/free-and-cheap-events-in-austin-october-10-october-12-2025">Free And Fun Events in Austin - October 10-12</a></li><li><a href="https://www.statesman.com/news/article/most-haunted-cities-places-austin-driskill-ghosts-21075391.php">Austin's Most Haunted Places</a></li></ul><p>Join the email list at <a href="https://tapyournews.com/">TapYourNews.com</a> to get notified when new episodes drop.</p><p>Check out Steve's true crime podcast at <a href="https://truecrimeunheard.com/">TrueCrimeUnheard.com</a></p>
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