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🤯 Why Lorne Michaels called UT
February 18, 2025 · Thank you to Natalia Aldana, an editor at City Cast, for writing today’s article on how to prep your home for allergy season.
🤧 Did everyone enjoy the long weekend? Today’s newsletter is a little bit allergy themed. Please commiserate with me and my stuffed up nose!
What's CITY Talking About?
🏠 The History of Austin’s Short-Term Rental Rules
Austin City Council members will consider an ordinance this month that would change regulations of short-term rentals, including requiring costly licenses. How did we get here? Daniel Word with the city’s Development Services Department and City Council Member Marc Duchen explain. [The Austin Common Radio Hour]
😷 What To Do To Survive Austin Allergies
If you’re reading this through itchy eyes, you’re not alone. Allergies are already messing with us and more pollen is on its way. It might be time to rethink your allergy regiment. [City Cast Austin 🎧]
🚴 It’s Illegal To Park in a Bike Lane Now
After Austin City Council approved new parking rules, you can now be ticketed $50 to $300 for parking in a bike lane. [KUT]
👏 How UT Got ‘SNL’ Archives
I was hoping someone would write this story! Ever since the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin announced it had acquired “Saturday Night Live” Creator Lorne Michaels’ archives, I have been dying to know how that happened. Why Austin? Why UT? Well, can you believe Michaels contacted UT first? [Texas Monthly]
What To Do
Tuesday, Feb. 18
- 📚 All Ages Storytime at Austin Public Library Central Library | 10 a.m. | Free | Downtown Austin
- 🎨 Crafternoon: All-Ages Black History Month Edition! at Austin Public Library
- Southeast Branch | 4 p.m. | Free | Franklin Park
- 🎤 Dunk Tank at Creek and the Cave | 6 p.m. | Free | Downtown Austin
- ♥️ Rom Coms Trivia at Bouldin Acres | 7 p.m. | Free | Bouldin Creek
- 🎶 KVRX Presents: All This & Heaven Too - A BHM Showcase at Chess Club | 8 p.m. | $13.37 | Downtown Austin
Wednesday, Feb. 19
- 🦺 Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up at Pleasant Hill Branch Library | Free | 3 p.m. | Sweetbriar
- 🎶 OUTsider Fest at The Vortex | 6:30 p.m. | $69 and up | East Austin
- 🧛 Twilight Saga Trivia at Pinthouse Brewing | 7 p.m. | Free | McKinney
- 🎙️ The Bill Simmons Podcast Live! at Paramount Theatre | 8 p.m. | $39 | Downtown Austin
- 💰 Voces Unidas: RAICES Fundraiser at Empire Control Room & Garage | 8 p.m. | $20 and up | Downtown Austin
- 😆 Ladies Night Comedy at the Velveeta Room | 9 p.m. | $10 | Downtown Austin
👋 Bye! I’m off to read this story about whether or not Austin men are lying about their political affiliations on dating apps. 😨
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