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February 24, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw
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What's CITY Talking About
Wall To Run Through Big Bend National Park, CBP Plan Shows
A 112-mile border wall through Big Bend National Park is part of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection project under President Trump’s “Smart Wall” plan. A petition against the wall has more than 20,000 signatures. [Marfa Public Radio]
- Thousands of people visited Texas State Parks, including Big Bend Ranch and Austin’s McKinney Falls, in 2025, new data shows. [KXAN]
Early Voting Numbers Are Up in Travis County
More than 48,000 people in Travis County have cast a ballot in the Democratic primary and 12,500 in the Republican primary as of Monday morning, according to data from the Travis County Clerk and Secretary of State. Those numbers are a big increase from 2022. [City Cast Austin 🎧]
PreCheck Still Available at Austin Airport
Travelers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport can still use TSA PreCheck during the partial government shutdown. Global Entry is temporarily unavailable, the airport said. [Austin-Bergstrom International Airport]
Spotting AI During the Texas Primaries
AI-generated content and other misinformation can run rampant during election season. This guide is a great place to start if you’re not sure how to determine what’s real and what’s not. [The Texas Tribune]
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What To Do
Tuesday, Feb. 24
- 😆 Chris Fleming at Paramount Theatre | Downtown Austin
- 📚 George Saunders: “Vigil” at LBJ Auditorium | UT Campus
- 🎪 Cirque Mechanics: “TILT! A Circus Thrill Ride” at Bass Concert Hall | UT Campus
- 📕 Graphic Novel Book Club at Austin Public Library Central Library | Downtown Austin
- 🎥 “Cadillac Records” at Hyperreal Film Club | East Austin
Wednesday, Feb. 25
- 🦕 Night at the Museum at Texas Science & Natural History Museum | UT Campus
- 🎥 “Comrades: Almost A Love Story” at Hyperreal Film Club | East Austin
- 📚 Y'all Means All Book Club: “Don't Let Me Go” at BookPeople | Downtown Austin
- ❓ “Bridgerton” Trivia at Pinthouse Pizza - South Lamar | Barton Hills
- 🔆 Insights: Design Shine at UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum | Zilker
Thursday, Feb. 26
- 🏀 Texas Women’s Basketball v. Georgia at the Moody Center | UT Campus
- 🤠 DISCO CUNTRY CLUB: Sapphic Linedance Party! at Elysium | Downtown Austin
- ♥️ A Public Radio Meet-Cute (and Friend-Cute) at Central Machine Works | Govalle
- 🥳 Teen Social at Austin Public Library Central Library | Downtown Austin
- ⭐ A Centennial Chart Reading at Austin Public Library Windsor Park Branch | Windsor Park
👋 Bye! I’m off to see comedian Chris Fleming at Paramount Theatre tonight! I can’t freaking wait!
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