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🚨 New THC restrictions
September 11, 2025 · Kelsey Bradshaw
🦝 Omg? Cedar Park police have rescued three raccoons from dumpsters this week and the pictures of the animals are cuuuuuute!
What's CITY Talking About?
✍️ Abbott Signs THC Restrictions
State officials will have to restrict the sale of THC products to people 21 years or older, and require stores to check IDs when selling such items after Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order on Wednesday. [Houston Chronicle]
🚓 1 Arrested After Zilker Park Manhunt
A man was arrested on Wednesday after Austin police said he shot a woman he was with and an officer in Zilker Park and then fled, leading to a shelter-in-place order. The suspect then entered a Barton Hills home, where a person inside shot him. [Austin American-Statesman]
🌮 Why Austin Tacos Rule
No matter where you fall in the Austin vs. San Antonio taco wars, you have to admit Austin has a pretty good taco selection. But you probably don’t know what makes our tacos standout in Texas. [City Cast Austin 🎧]
🖼️ Selena Exhibit Opens in San Marcos
A new exhibit showcasing the life of iconic singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez through photographs, fashion sketches, and more, is now open at the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University. The exhibit will be on view through Dec. 6, 2026. [Texas State University]
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What To Do
Thursday, Sep. 11
- 🎤 American Artists Project Presents: Unstoppable Voices at The 04 Center | South Lamar
- 😂 Lip Service: A Live Advice Comedy Show at East Austin Comedy | East Austin
- 🎹 Piano Night at Mama Merlot's Speakeasy | Buda
- 😋 Rieslings Uncorked: A Guided Tasting at Central Market Austin Westgate | Westgate
- 🎉 Road Runnin To Be Champs at Lit Lounge | Downtown Austin
- 🎨 Community Art Night at The Healing Temple | East Congress
Friday, Sep. 12
- 🤗 Fiesta de Bienvenida at Bullock Texas State History Museum | Downtown Austin
- 🎂 Pushing 30 by Abby Govindan at Fallout Theater | Downtown Austin
- 🎷 Jazz in The Crescent Room: John Burnett's Bluesette Trio Returns at Chez Zee American Bistro | Highland Park
- 💅 Polish + Periods at Cute Nail Studio | Central East Austin
- 🕵️ Who Killed The Love Interest? A Murder Mystery Event at Captain Quack's Soundspace | Westgate
- 🎵 6th Annual Other Voices: A Tribute to the Songs of Nanci Griffith at Cactus Cafe | UT Campus
- 🎤 Urban Music & Cultural Fest 2025 at Moody Amphitheater | Downtown Austin
- 🏍️ MotoAmerica Superbikes at Circuit of the Americas | Elroy
🗣️ Remember that screaming club I mentioned the other day? Amanda O’Donnell at Texas Monthly actually went to scream and her dispatch from the night is lovely!
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