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  Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool Rehabilitation December 2025 Project Update Construction work is expected to be completed in Spring 2026. As with any construction project, schedules are projected as accurately as possible and dates are subject to change due to the nature of construction and weather conditions. Announcements Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool partially reopened on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The partial reopening includes the park and pool side restrooms, the pool side shower, the dressing spaces within the building, the lifeguard office, first aid area, breakroom and locker room. Entry to the pool has moved to the east side of the building.  The front parking lot has fully reopened, except a small area on the west side that remains fenced off for ongoing construction work. The building’s main entrance at the rotunda and the west side remain closed to the public for construction. Completed Tasks ...

 

  SXSW 2026 is officially a downtown village. No Convention Center. 7 days of Music, Film & TV, and Innovation. Dedicated clubhouses. More showcases. Easier flow. SXSW going back to its roots feels right. Full breakdown. Click here for the @ATXConcertblog info direct link. SXSW 2026 Is Rewriting the Playbook, Here’s What You Need to Know December 16, 2025 SXSW 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most significant shifts in the festival’s history and honestly, it feels like a return to what made SXSW special in the first place. With the Austin Convention Center officially out of the picture, SXSW is transforming downtown Austin into a fully walkable SXSW Village, built around three main Clubhouses: Music, Film & TV, and Innovation. For seven straight days, the festival will live across some of Austin’s most iconic venues, hotels, and theaters, putting discovery, accessibility, and Austin itself back at the center. A Downtown SXSW Village Instead of one centralized hub, SXSW 2...