Zilker Park recovery after a muddy ACL Weekend One
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Weekend One of ACL is in the books, but the weekend weather left Zilker Park in a muddy mess. People online are calling it a "swamp" and "ACL Mudfest." Now comes clean-up and restoration ahead of Weekend Two. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports from South Austin.

Mud, rain delay doors for ACL Saturday, lineup adjusted

Doors were delayed Saturday for the Austin City Limits Music Festival because of muddy conditions inside the park.

Rain, mud, and music: ACL 2026 kicks off Weekend One at Zilker Park

Heavy rainfall transformed the Austin City Limits Music Festival grounds into a mud-covered playground, but dedicated music lovers proved that wet weather could not dampen the festival spirit.

Operation “Protect Our Parks”: 4 arrested on drug, gun charges

The Austin Police Department has arrested four people as part of a coordinated investigative operation in the Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool areas.

2026 ACL Music Festival: Festival goers weigh safety, travel concerns amid wet weather

With heavy rain expected across Central Texas this weekend, festival goers heading to Austin City Limits (ACL) are weighing safety, travel conditions, and tickets as they decide whether to brave the weather or stay home.

2026 ACL: Wet weekend expected for music festival
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With the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival kicking off this weekend, city officials are reminding people to be prepared for wet weather. So far, there are no changes to ACL events.

2026 ACL Music Festival: Organizers preparing for wet weather

With the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival kicking off this weekend, city officials are reminding people to be prepared for wet weather. So far, there are no changes to ACL events.

2026 ACL Music Festival: CapMetro bus routes to Zilker Park

CapMetro is providing several options for festival goers to get to the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival.

Women describe attacks near Zilker Park by same man

Two women living near Zilker Park said they were attacked by the same man two years apart. Now, after another encounter this weekend, they are afraid he will be back on the streets again.

Women attacked by same man near Zilker Park
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Two women living near Zilker Park said they were attacked by the same man two years apart. Now, after another encounter this weekend, they are afraid he will be back on the streets again.

ACL 2026: Could we see some rain, mud during Weekend One?

ACL is just days away and while the forecast is bringing cooler temperatures, it could also bring a lot of rain and potentially mud.

Heavy rain, possible flooding during ACL 2026
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ACL is just days away and while the forecast is bringing cooler temperatures, it could also bring a lot of rain. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has more on what music fans could expect this weekend.

ACL Music Festival 2026: Who's performing this year?

The lineup for the Austin City Limits Music Festival is out. See who the headliners are and who else is performing.

ACL 2025 kicks off Weekend Two at Zilker Park

Tens of thousands bought tickets and poured into Zilker Park on Friday afternoon to kick off Weekend Two of the annual music festival.

2025 ACL Music Festival is back in Zilker Park

Austin’s biggest music festival is back, and thousands are packing into Zilker Park for day one of ACL.

City prepares for 2025 ACL Music Festival

Austin's biggest music event is back, and the city is gearing up to welcome 75,000 people a day. Whether you're going or not, there are things you'll want to know ahead of the packed two weekends ahead.

Sister of woman killed by suspect in Austin officer-involved shooting speaks out

The man who shot an Austin police officer and shot and killed a woman in Zilker Park last week is now facing an additional felony charge. The woman’s sister is relieved to hear that the man is now charged with the murder