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🚛 Who’s moving in?
March 19, 2025 · Kelsey Bradshaw
🥒 Good morning! I can’t stop thinking about the incredible quotes in this story about what went wrong at a pickle festival in New Braunfels. For example, one attendee said they “didn’t even get one pickle” because of a difficult entry process.
What's CITY Talking About?
⛔ NTSB Investigating Highway Construction After Deadly Crash
Construction on Interstate 35 may have played a role in last week’s crash that left five dead. The National Transportation Safety Board is now investigating the safety of highway construction zones after an accused intoxicated semi-truck driver crashed into a slew of vehicles that were backed up because of overnight road work. [KUT]
📈 What’s Happening Within Austin’s City Limits?
U.S. Census Bureau data shows that the Austin metro area — which stretches from Round Rock to San Marcos — is now the 25th most populated metro area in America. City Demographer Lila Valencia is helping us zoom in on the population inside of city limits. [City Cast Austin 🎧]
🚒 Crabapple Fire 85% Contained, but Concerns Remain
The 9,800-acre Crabapple Fire, near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, is 85% contained. Still, officials are concerned about heightened fire weather conditions, including 30 mph wind gusts and low humidity, today. [Fox 7 Austin]
↙️ How SXSW Has Changed
This postmortem on South by Southwest is super interesting. It gives theories on how the festival’s music portion fell. [Texas Monthly]
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What To Do
Wednesday, March 19
- 🎥 Teen Film Fest: “I Saw the TV Glow” at Austin Public Library Central Library | 1 p.m. | Free | Downtown Austin
- 🗣️ Know Your Rights Training & Fundraiser with ACLU TX at Cheer Up Charlie’s | 6:30 p.m. | $10 suggested donation | Downtown Austin
- ❓ “Star Wars” Trivia at Pinthouse Brewing | 7 p.m. | Free | McKinney
- 🤠 ProRodeo & Walker Hayes at Rodeo Austin | 7 p.m. | $30 and up | Decker Lake
Thursday, March 20
- 🧘 Toddler Yoga at Zilker Botanical Garden | 10 a.m. | $3 and up | Zilker
- 🎥 Teen Film Fest: “Wonka” at Austin Public Library Central Library | 1 p.m. | Free | Downtown Austin
- 🐴 ProRodeo & Luke Grimes at Rodeo Austin | 7 p.m. | $30 and up | Decker Lake
- 📋 Queer Film Theory 101 at The Highball | 7:30 p.m. | Free | Zilker
- 🏳️🌈 Pride Night at Bob & Jean at ZACH Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | $33 and up | Zilker
- 🎶 Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue at ACL Live at the Moody Theater | 8 p.m. | $44 and up | Downtown Austin
- 🎤 Karaoke at Volstead Lounge | 9 p.m. | Free | East Austin
🪷 Anyone else watching this season of “The White Lotus?” How do we feel about Leslie Bibb’s character from Austin? Let me know by replying to this email!
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