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December 12, 2024 · Kelsey Bradshaw
⛔ Hello, hello! The latest update on our local conspiracy theorist: Alex Jones gets to keep his website Infowars for now, after a federal judge this week blocked a sale to satirical website The Onion.
What's CITY Talking About?
🖼️ Elisabet Ney Museum To Close for Renovations
Austin’s Elisabet Ney Museum will close on Dec. 30 for renovations, including restoration of exterior wood doors and windows, and roof repairs. The city expects the museum to reopen in the summer of 2026. [City of Austin]
🔥 Travis County Ends Burn Ban
Travis County officials let a burn ban expire on Wednesday, since recent rain has led to improved drought conditions and reduced fire risk. [Travis County]
- Even so, Travis County was still experiencing severe and extreme drought in some parts as of Wednesday. [U.S. Drought Monitor].
🎙️ How To Give the Best Gifts
Big celeb on the podcast alert! Blue Genie Art Bazaar cofounder Dana Younger is on the City Cast Austin podcast today sharing tips like what makes the perfect gift, and how to buy art for friends. If you are also straggling behind in your holiday gift shopping, this is the episode for you. [City Cast Austin]
🎶 Free Week 2025 Lineup Announced
The Red River Cultural District’s Free Week lineup includes local acts like Ringo Deathstarr, Ghetto Gala, Rattlesnake Milk, the Crack Pipes, and dozens more. Free Week runs Jan. 3-4 in downtown Austin. [The Austin Chronicle]
What To Do
Thursday, Dec. 12
- 🐦 Birds in the Landscape at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | 8 a.m. | $8 and up | Circle C Ranch
- 🌈 Rainbow Market at Lovebirds | 5 p.m. | Free | East Austin
- 🪩 Nolan Potter’s Nightmare B4 Xmas! at Hotel Vegas | 6 p.m. | $24.08 | East Sixth Street
- 🎄 Jelly's 12th Annual Christmas Jam at ACL Live at 3TEN | 7 p.m. | $25 and up | Downtown Austin
- 🎻 Spanish Harlem Orchestra at Austin PBS | 7:30 p.m. | $29 and up | North Austin
- 🎥 “White Christmas” at Paramount Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | $12 | Downtown Austin
Friday, Dec. 13
- 🐦 Birding at Pease Park | 7:30 a.m. | Free | Old Enfield
- 🐶 Community Volunteering: Make Dog Toys with APA! at Austin Creative Reuse | 1:30 p.m. | Free | Windsor Park
- 👹 Krampusnacht at Live Oak Brewing | 7 p.m. | Free | Del Valle
- 🎸 Gary Clark Jr. at Domain NORTHSIDE | 7 p.m. | Free | Domain
- 🧸 Krampus Toy Drive at Mohawk Austin | 8 p.m. | $13 | Downtown Austin
👋 Bye!
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