City Cast Austin
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July 17, 2025 · Kelsey Bradshaw
🎉 Y’all. We are so, so close to reaching our first membership goal! Only 48 hours remain in our launch campaign and I’m a little sad about it. I love bragging about the work we do here and all the fun perks that come along with supporting said work. Don’t you want to hang out with us and get ad-free podcasts?!
If you haven’t joined yet, there’s still time! We need 15 more neighbors to support us so we can keep our work free from paywalls. Becoming a member also lets us know this newsletter and podcast has helped you feel more in touch with Austin!
What's CITY Talking About?
🌧️ Recent Rains To Bring More Humidity
With record-breaking rainfall totals in Central Texas so far this month, more humid days are possible as wet soil starts to dry out, forecasters say. [KXAN]
💔 2 Iconic Restaurants Closing
- Jim-Jim’s Water-Ice on Sixth Street will close after September, the shop announced this week. [Jim-Jim’s Water-Ice]
- JewBoy Sub Shop will have its last day on Sunday, owner Mo Pittle announced. Pittle teased something new saying, “Stay tuned for our next journey starting next month. Details forthcoming.” [JewBoy Sub Shop]
💿 Austin’s Best DJ Parties, According to an Austin DJ
Austin seems to be having a DJ moment, from morning sets at coffee shops and cumbia yacht rock popups. DJ Chorizo Funk has all the insider info on the best venues and DJ events in Austin. [City Cast Austin 🎧]
🚓 Chief Davis Wants To Reorganize APD
In an email obtained by the Austin American-Statesman, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said she wants to reorganize the department in an effort to help with an officer shortage. Dozens of officers from specialized units would be reassigned to street patrol under Davis’ plan. [Austin American-Statesman]
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What To Do
Thursday, July 17
- 📚 Tiny Tails to You! Petting Zoo Storytime at BookPeople | Downtown Austin
- 🎥 “Strange Days” at Paramount Theatre | Downtown Austin
- 🎭 “Bring It On: The Musical” at Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater | Zilker
- 🎶 The Drop-In at the Long Center | Bouldin Creek
- 🌇 Golden Hour Tour at Laguna Gloria | Tarrytown
Friday, July 18
- 🎭 “Bring It On: The Musical” at Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater | Zilker
- 🧑🎨 Summer Stock Austin’s Sneak Peek 2025 at McCoullough Theater | UT Campus
- 💜 Purple Martin Party at Round Rock Crossing Shopping Center | Round Rock
- 😆 George Lopez at ACL Live at The Moody Theater | Downtown Austin
- 🪩 I Heart Kpop at Elysium | Downtown Austin
- 🏋️ Fitness in the Park: Summer Series with Habitat at Zilker Park | Zilker
- 🎤 “Bye Bye Birdie” at Tex-Arts | Lakeway
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