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What to know about Austin's final Dell Match Play

Dell Match Play reigning champ Scottie Scheffler plays a hole at Austin Country Club last year. Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Austin Country Club's final Dell Match Play — and the last PGA match play for at least a couple years — kicked off Wednesday, bringing the game's top golfers and thousands of visitors to town for the four-day tournament.
Driving the news: PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan confirmed earlier this month that this year's World Golf Championship Dell Technologies Match Play would be the final one at Austin Country Club, although he didn't rule out a match-play event at another location in the future.
Bite club: Stuffed cabbage in Round Rock

Don't fail to order the stuffed cabbage. Photo courtesy Galambos Family Hungarian Food.
On a trip to the Round Rock Ikea recently — who isn't always on the hunt for a good convertible sofa? — I stopped by Galambos Family Hungarian Food, a trailer tucked into the nearby outlet mall.
The big picture: Turns out the best stuffed cabbage in Central Texas is by the parking lot of a Calvin Klein discount store.
Things to do in Austin this weekend, March 17-19

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There's plenty to do in Austin this weekend between SXSW, the recently rescheduled Luck Reunion and St. Patrick's Day.
Catch free live music during the conclusion of SXSW's music festival:
How to navigate free events, parties around SXSW

Natalie Prass performs at South By San José on March 16, 2018 in Austin. Photo: Lorne Thomson/Redferns)
You don’t need a badge or wristband to experience the fun of South by Southwest.
Yes, but: We know it's overwhelming to keep track of what's going on. We've got you covered with a quick guide for tracking the best free shows, parties and beyond:
How to escape SXSW

The outdoor area of Armadillo Den in South Austin, a perfect escape from SXSW crowds and tourists. Photo: Courtesy of Consumable Content
The traffic and crowds aren't for everyone — We've rounded up a few ways Austinites can escape South by Southwest.
🎶 Find music and shows away from the crowds in South Austin at the Armadillo Den's expansive indoor and outdoor bar at 10106 Menchaca Rd. Find the den's full "Jam in the Van" lineup here (March 10-19).
Things to do in Austin this weekend, March 3-5

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There's no shortage of happenings in ATX this weekend.
🐎 Hustle over to Austin Rodeo's free Cowboy Breakfast till 8am Friday at the Long Center for the Performing Arts.
Where to eat and drink before an Austin FC game
Tacos from food truck Con Todo, located at Celis Brewery near Q2 Stadium. Photo: Bob Gee/Axios
Q2 Stadium is within walking distance of five breweries, each with food trucks offering tacos (and a few other things).
Why it matters: It's less fun watching soccer on an empty stomach.
Austin chefs collaborate on slave quarters restoration

The former slave quarters at the Neill-Cochran House Museum. Photo: Courtesy of Tara Dudley via NCHM
Three Austin chefs are collaborating to support a project to restore the city’s last known intact slave dwelling.
The big picture: The Neill-Cochran House Museum, on San Gabriel just west of the intersection of West 24th and Guadalupe streets, is working on a restoration and reinterpretation of slave quarters on its property.

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