🗣️ Why Austinites call 311

☔ Austin Saw More Rain This Week Than All of Feb. 2024

A total of 1.23 inches of rain fell throughout the city on Tuesday, according to data from the National Weather Service’s main Austin weather station Camp Mabry. Only 0.99 inches fell during the entire month of February last year. This week isn’t done yet, either. Rain fell on Wednesday and chances for showers return on Friday. [National Weather Service]

💔 Valentine’s Day Doesn’t Have to Suck

Isn’t Valentine’s Day the worst? These days, it’s all about spending money and doing too much. But writer Rose McMackin is revealing her tips on how the holiday can still be fun and meaningful. [City Cast Austin 🎧]

🤙 Why Are We Calling 311?

Thousands of service requests are submitted through Austin 311 every month – January saw a whopping 22,607 calls alone. But what are Austinites calling about? This story breaks down requests by type and the most common kind are noise complaints. [KXAN]

👯 Happy Galentine’s Day!

Today is all about the gals. Roughly 1 million Galentine’s Day events are happening throughout the city today ahead of Valentine’s Day tomorrow. I’m eyeing some crafting events. 👀 [365 Things Austin]