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🌧️ It’s about to rain for a week
March 5, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw
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What's CITY Talking About
Accused Buford’s Shooter Had History of Domestic Violence, Records Show
Ndiaga Diagne, the man suspected of killing three people and injuring others in a shooting outside of Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden on Sunday, had a history of committing family violence, a state civil court judge in Bexar County said in 2022. Diagne’s ex-wife was given full custody of the couple’s two sons. [Austin American-Statesman]
- Travis County District Attorney José Garza is not pursuing charges against the Austin police officers who shot and killed Diagne. [KXAN]
Rain Possible Through Tuesday
Thunderstorms and showers are possible for today, tomorrow, and into next week, National Weather Service forecasters say. On Saturday, there’s a 90% chance of rain during the day. [National Weather Service]
Your Guide To March
March is a big month in Austin. We’ve got festivals galore, a time change, new food to try, and more. Start with this guide to have your best March ever! [City Cast Austin 🎧]
New Bar Open on Rainey Street
Bar Hacienda has soft-opened at 70 Rainey St., the location formerly occupied by the Tipsy Alchemist. The cocktail bar offers dancing and coffee. [Austin Business Journal]
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What To Do
Thursday, March 5
- 🫶 Amplify Austin Day | Citywide
- 🎨 APL 100 Art Workshop: Help Shape the Centennial Art Installation at Austin Public Library Central Library | Downtown Austin
- 📕 Nicholas Boggs: “Baldwin: A Love Story” at Harry Ransom Center | UT Campus
- 💬 Teen Social at Austin Public Library Central Library | Downtown Austin
- 📚 YA for Adults Book Club at Austin Public Library Spicewood Springs Branch | Sonesta West
Friday, March 6
- 💿 Ed West DJs at Drinks Lounge | Holly
- 🎤 Cardi B at the Moody Center | Downtown Austin
- 😆 Michelle Buteau at Bass Concert Hall | UT Campus
- 🧑🎨 Public Opening for “Sable Elyse Smith: Clockwork” at the Jones Center | Downtown Austin
- 👯 The Jigglewatts present: Burlesque In Bloom at 29th Street Ballroom | North University
- 👑 Drag Tribute to “RIOT!” at Elysium | Downtown Austin
- 🪩 “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.” Listening Party and Harry Styles Drag Tribute Show at Cheer Up Charlies | Downtown Austin
- 🤠 Cowboy Breakfast at the Long Center | Bouldin Creek
Saturday, March 7
- 🌳 It’s My Park Day | Citywide
- 🌱 March Plant Swap at Zilker Botanical Garden | Zilker
- 🪩 Neon Rainbows’ Midnight Rodeo at Chess Club | Downtown Austin
- 😆 Akaash Singh at Paramount Theatre | Downtown Austin
- 🐍 Texas Wildlife Day at Texas Science & Natural History Museum | UT Campus
- 🎶 Blood Orange at ACL Live at The Moody Theater | Downtown Austin
- 🫧 Big Bubble Rave at Empire Control Room and Garage | Downtown Austin
✈️ Did y’all see that Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is closing its South Terminal on April 1? That means Allegiant and Frontier flights will fly out of the Barbara Jordan Terminal.
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