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🐦 Rare shorebirds visiting Austin
July 1, 2025 · — Natalia Aldana
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🎙️ Your Guide to July 2025 in Austin
The heat dome is here, and we hope your AC is working. Luckily for you, there are a bazillion things to do indoors this July, and we’ve got you covered right here. We’re sharing our best tips and recommendations for what to eat in Austin this month, what to do right here in town, and our favorite day-trips, for Austinites who need a break. [City Cast Austin]
🏈 Texas State Heads to Pac-12
After weeks of speculation, Texas State University just greenlit a $5 million buyout to leave the Sun Belt for the Pac-12, which means they’re set to join the 2026-27 season along with other teams. The Bobcats are entering as the ninth overall pick. [Austin American-Statesman 🔐]
⚖️ City Manager Ethics Complaint Dismissed
Austin’s ethics commission dismissed a complaint against former interim City Manager Jesús Garza, who faced allegations after hiring two consultants after the 2023 winter storm for $554,000 without City Council approval. [KUT]
🏫 State Edu. Board Approves Native Studies Course
The Texas State Board of Education has renewed the American Indian/Native Studies elective course for high schools, despite some Republican opposition that claims it doesn’t align with state law. The course has been approved for classes statewide. [Texas Tribune]
What To Do
Tuesday, July 1
- 📚 All Ages Storytime at Austin Public Library Central Library | Downtown Austin
- 🎥 “North by Northwest” at Paramount Theatre | Downtown Austin
- ❓ Taylor Swift Trivia at Pins and Wheels at Playland | North Shoal Creek
- 😨 Horror Book Club: “The Chalk Man” at Austin Public Library St. John Branch | St. John
Wednesday, July 2
- 🎥 “Zodiac” at Paramount Theatre | Downtown Austin
- 🎶 Jimmy Eat Wednesday – 10 Year Anniversary at Empire Control Room & Garage | Downtown Austin
- 🎨 Summer Make & Take at Bullock Texas State History Museum | Downtown Austin
- 🎧 Kicking the Bucket Podcast Club at Austin Public Library Spicewood Springs Branch | Barrington Oaks
- 🎉 Los Juanos (Tour Kickoff Party!) at Hotel Vegas | East Austin
🐦 Calling all bird lovers! (Which is all of us, right!?) The Piping Plover and Brown Booby will be visiting us this month, and they’re a rare sight to see in Central Texas. Here’s where you can check out these sweet birdies!
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