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🤘 Best football season ever?
August 28, 2025 · Kelsey Bradshaw
⛰️ Happy Thursday! Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has acquired 1,720 acres of land in Uvalde County for a new state park!
What's CITY Talking About?
🎤 Austin’s Mama Duke Headed to ‘AGT’ Finals
Austin rapper Mama Duke is on her way to the “America’s Got Talent" finals after receiving a golden buzzer from Mel B on Tuesday. [Austin American-Statesman]
🏈 Could This Longhorn Football Season Be the Best Ever?
The Texas Longhorn football team is about to embark on a very hyped up season: They’re ranked No. 1 for the first time ever and a Manning is quarterback. But is this team worth all the hype? [City Cast Austin 🎧]
🚰 Austin out of Stage 2 Drought Restrictions
The city is relaxing watering restrictions for the first time in two years, after recent flooding caused a large rise in reservoir water levels. Lawn watering will still be restricted, but starting Sept. 2, Austinites can water over an extended period of time, between 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. [KUT]
🚓 UTPD Expanding West Campus Patrols
The University of Texas at Austin Police Department has extended its patrol area of West Campus to reach North Lamar Boulevard. A new West Campus Patrol District has also been created. [The Daily Texan]
What To Do
Thursday, Aug. 28
- 🎥 “You’ve Got Mail” + “Empire Records” at Paramount Theatre | Downtown Austin
- 💃 Club Cumbia with Flor de la Frontera at Volstead Lounge | East Austin
- 💎 Rhinestones & Leather: Drag, Music & Night Market at Cheer Up Charlie’s | Downtown Austin
- ❓ Disney Movies Trivia at Vintage - Bookstore & Wine Bar | East Austin
- 🏍️ Motogarden at Central Machine Works | Govalle
- 🎉 The Front Festival 2025: Opening Night Swim at The LINE Hotel Austin | Downtown Austin
Friday, Aug. 29
- 🐛 Arty Party - Bugs! at Laguna Gloria | Tarrytown
- 🎥 “Addams Family Values” at Hyperreal Film Club | East Austin
- 🧑🦲 Bald & Boujee - The Pitbull Party at Empire Control Room & Garage | Downtown Austin
- 👄 “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Paramount Theatre | Downtown Austin
- 🎶 Sabrina Carpenter Album Release Party! at Drinks Lounge & Records | Holly
- 🍺 ABGB Anniversary Weekend - South Austin Jug Band at ABGB | Galindo
- 🌭 De Nada Cantina Block Party at De Nada Cantina | Govalle
- 🎉 The Front Festival 2025: Independent Music Showcase at Antone’s | Downtown Austin
🛝 Bye! I’m off to figure out when I can get to Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels before they close for the season!
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