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Austin braces for busy weekend as Formula 1, Texas football and other events draw crowds
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kevin Baskar , as published by KXAN-NBC
· October 23, 2026
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Austin city leaders and airport officials are preparing for one of the busiest weekends of the year, with Formula 1, Texas football and several other major events expected to bring large crowds and increase traffic across the area.
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