City Cast Austin
🤢 Measles detected in Austin
July 23, 2025 · Kelsey Bradshaw
🐪 Happy Hump Day! Do I have any “King of the Hill” fans reading this newsletter? Starting July 28, you’ll be able to find the show’s fictional Alamo brand beer at H-E-B and other retailers.
What's CITY Talking About?
🤢 Measles Detected in Austin Wastewater
Austin Public Health officials are urging residents to keep their measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines up to date after traces of measles were found in Travis County wastewater this month. [Austin Public Health]
🤔 Are We Still in a Drought After Recent Rain?
Austin has seen record-breaking rainfall so far this month, and it’s had a positive effect on drought conditions, the city’s water supply, and watering restrictions. [City Cast Austin 🎧]
🎶 ‘Austin City Limits’ Hurt by Federal Cuts
The folks at “Austin City Limits” are worried about the impact cuts on federal funding for public broadcasting will have. Executive Producer Terry Lickona said Austin’s PBS station is set to lose $3 million, which will hurt the show. [Billboard]
🚛 New Shady Grove Concept Headed to Kyle
A Little Shady, a new restaurant and tavern, is expected to open in Kyle early next year. The restaurant is an offshoot of Austin’s Shady Grove, which closed five years ago. [Austin Business Journal]
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What To Do
Wednesday, July 23
- 🏛️ Texas Senate and House Select Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Hearing at the Texas Capitol | Downtown Austin
- 🎥 “Car Wash” at Paramount Theatre | Downtown Austin
- 🖼️ Free Week at the Jones Center | Downtown Austin
- 📰 Teen Journalism: Tell Your Community's Story: Part 2 at Austin Public Library Central Library | Downtown Austin
- ⚽ 2025 MLS All-Star Game at Q2 Stadium | North Burnet
- 🎶 Augustana at The 04 Center | South Lamar
- 🎤 80’s Karaoke at Volstead Lounge | Central East Austin
Thursday, July 24
- 🎶 Hot Summer Nights in the Red River Cultural District | Downtown Austin
- 🎭 Summer Stock Austin 2025 Disney's “Mary Poppins” at McCullough Theatre | UT Campus
- 📣 “Bring It On: The Musical” at Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater | Zilker
- 🎵 The Drop-In at the Long Center | Bouldin Creek
- 🖼️ Free Week at the Jones Center | Downtown Austin
- 🧑🎤 Broadway Babes at Cheer Up Charlie’s | Downtown Austin
👋 Bye! I’m off to make a reservation at Neighborhood Sushi!
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