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March 9, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw
👀 You may have noticed the newsletter got a little makeover! Isn’t it cute?
What's CITY Talking About
Austin City Council May Hire an Outside Auditor
Despite having an audit office already, Austin City Council members are considering spending money to hire an outside auditor to help determine how the city could save money. But many are wondering why council members are even suggesting this. [City Cast Austin 🎧]
Suspected Buford’s Shooter Accused of Assaulting Tesla Employee
Ndiaga Diagne, the man accused of killing three people and injuring 15 others last week outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden, was named in a lawsuit last year. Diagne is accused of assaulting a fellow Tesla employee. [Austin American-Statesman]
South Lamar Half Price Books Is Moving
The Half Price Books store near the intersection of South Lamar Boulevard and Menchaca Road is moving two miles east. The new store will be at 2607 S. 1st St., the company said. [Half Price Books]
Restaurant Road Trips To Try
Austin has many great restaurants, but if you’ve been feeling the urge to get out of town, try this guide of restaurants that are worth a drive! [Eater Austin]
Sponsored Content
The LBJ Library Gets a Glow-Up
The LBJ Presidential Library reopens its updated permanent exhibit on March 7. Through immersive storytelling, interactive experiences, and historic documents, visitors can explore the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson and the pivotal events of the 1960s that continue to shape America today.
Where Is This?
Congratulations to Mike F. for guessing the last “Where Is This?” correctly! This photo was taken outside Sam's BBQ in East Austin. The barbecue joint has been open since 1957!
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What To Do
Monday, March 9
- 🤠 Queer Two-Step Night at Sagebrush | South Austin
- 🎤 Lady Gaga at the Moody Center | UT Campus
- 🎭 26/27 Broadway in Austin Season Announcement at Bass Concert Hall | UT Campus
- ❓ HBO QUIZZO: “Heated Rivalry” at Mohawk Austin | Downtown Austin
Tuesday, March 10
- 📸 Pete Souza at Paramount Theatre | Downtown Austin
- ✍️ Tween Writing Workshop with Badgerdog at Austin Public Library Howson Branch | Tarrytown
- 🧑🍳 Cooking Club at Austin Public Library Central Library | Downtown Austin
- 🎭 “The Great Gatsby” at Bass Concert Hall | UT Campus
- 🚲 Bike Night at Circuit of the Americas | Del Valle
Wednesday, March 11
- 📚 Bestie Wonderland Storytime! at BookPeople | Downtown Austin
- ❓ “A Court of Thorns and Roses” Trivia at Pinthouse Pizza - S. Lamar | Barton Hills
- 🎭 “The Great Gatsby” at Bass Concert Hall | UT Campus
- 🎶 Porchella 2026 at East 41st & Barrow Avenue | Hancock
- 🐶 Must Love Dogs Singles Night at BARk House Social | Govalle
👋 Bye! I’m off to see Lady freaking Gaga at the Moody Center!
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