🚌 CapMetro is getting tap-to-pay

🚌 CapMetro Switching To Tap-To-Pay in March

Say goodbye to Capital Metro’s QR code fare system. The agency is switching to tap-to-pay on its buses and trains in March. Riders will be able to pay using Apple Pay or Google Pay. [KUT]

🪄 Keeping Red River’s Magical Music Scene Alive

Nicole Klepadlo, the interim director of the Red River Cultural District, is on the City Cast Austin podcast today talking about how the district has built support for the beloved downtown area. She also gives us the scoop on where to grab a bowl of late-night pasta. 👀 [City Cast Austin]

🐦 APH Issues Warning After Dead Birds Tested Positive for Bird Flu

Austin Public Health officials issued a public health advisory after wild birds found dead in North Austin this month tested positive for bird flu. [Austin Public Health]

🥂 Need a Mocktail?

Whether you’re doing Dry January or not, it’s good to know where the best mocktails in town are. I’m bookmarking this list. [Eater Austin]

Y’all! I’m so proud of us. I got so many responses to the first “Where Is This?” of 2025! Since it was the first one of the year, and because I make the rules around here, I’m featuring all the winners.

Congratulations to Tisha V., Marc V., John R., Kim F., and Rachel for guessing correctly that this photo was taken at Coconut Club downtown.

Here’s hoping this week’s photo gets even more guesses:

Do you know where this photo was taken? Respond to this email with your best guess to be featured in next Monday’s newsletter.