City Cast Austin
😎 Mayor Kirk Watson: The interview
June 11, 2024 · Kelsey Bradshaw
🚀 IT’S LAUNCH DAY! The podcast is here! Our team is buzzing with excitement, and is so grateful to Tecovas, our exclusive launch sponsor and Western wear favs for their support! By the way, tell me: What’s on your summer bucket list? Do you want to go to Barton Springs Pool every day? Are you trying all of Austin's barbecue this summer? Tell me yours! 👇
What's CITY Talking About?
🎙️ Mayor Kirk Watson On Austin’s Future
It’s our inaugural episode! Host aficionado Nikki DaVaughn sits down with Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, who’s currently on a return tour of duty at City Hall. Watson talks motorcycle life, Austin housing issues, his grandkids, and more. [City Cast Austin]
🔎 UT Investigating Student Protestors
University of Texas officials are investigating and may discipline students who were arrested this spring during pro-Palestine protests. The university sent letters to at least six students saying they may have violated two rules – failing to comply with university directives, and disrupting teaching and learning. [KUT]
🏘️ City Seeks More Shelter Space
With the Marshalling Yard Temporary Emergency Shelter’s pending December closure, the city is exploring private real estate spaces that could fill the gap and serve as a homeless shelter in March. [Austin Monitor]
❌ Attempt To Remove Travis County DA Garza Fizzles Out
The Bell County Attorney who was appointed to hear evidence against Travis County District Attorney José Garza filed a motion to dismiss the suit over the weekend. An investigation found that Garza’s office did not refuse to prosecute certain crimes, a key allegation in the lawsuit. [Austin American-Statesman]
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What To Do
Tuesday, June 11
- 🎶 Blues on the Green at Zilker Park | 7 p.m. | Free | Zilker
- ❄ “Frozen” at Bass Concert Hall | 7:30 p.m. | $35 and up | UT Campus
- 🤠 Two-Step lessons at Sagebrush | Time | Free | South Austin
🚃 Some fun news before you go: The Zilker mini train re-opens tomorrow! The train, formerly known as the Zilker Zephyr, opens on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Zilker Park under its new name the Zilker Eagle. (How many times can I say “Zilker” in one sentence?)
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