🌧️ Brace for rainy Labor Day weekend

🌧️ Rain Expected for Labor Day Weekend

It could be rainy this weekend and during the day on Labor Day, National Weather Service forecasters say. Thunderstorms are also possible. [National Weather Service]

• Keep in mind: Personal watercrafts are not allowed on Lake Austin today through Tuesday. [Austin Police Department]
• City officials are recommending carpooling to Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park this weekend as parking capacity will be limited. [City of Austin]

💬 Why Austinites Saved Cheer Up Charlies

Cheer Up Charlies announced its possible closure earlier this month, and within days, they had enough money to pay back their overdue rent. Austinites stepped up in a big way for the popular bar, proving it really is that beloved. [City Cast Austin 🎧]

✈️ Planned Airport Expansion Just Got Bigger

Austin City Council members voted on Thursday to allow Austin-Bergstrom International Airport officials to go ahead with a 10-year contract for seven airlines: Southwest, Delta, United, JetBlue, Spirit, American, and Alaska. [KUT]

🎸 ‘Austin City Limits’ New Season Schedule Is Out

The 51st season of “Austin City Limits” will premiere on Oct. 4 with singer FINNEAS. The lineup for the new season includes Charley Crockett, Jon Batiste, Kelsea Ballerini, and more. [ACL TV]