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March 12, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw
🫨 Have y’all seen this insane Zillow listing? For $7.9 million, you can own the home at 400 Academy Drive, which was built with granite left over from the Texas Capitol.
What's CITY Talking About
Former Cenote Building Nearly Totally Demolished
The city stopped construction at 1010 E. Cesar Chavez St., the former home to cafe Cenote, after developers demolished more of the historic building than they said they would to bring in California-based chain Urth Caffé. Only the facade of the 19th-century building remains. [The Austin Current]
The Best New H-E-B Chip Flavors
H-E-B is always cooking up something good and today, it’s chips. This story ranks new potato chip flavors like dill pickle ranch and pizza. [Texas Monthly]
APD Wants Help IDing Window Peeper
The Austin Police Department is asking for information on a man who is accused of peeping into windows in at least four incidents across town, the most recent being in Hyde Park. People with information can contact the department by calling 512-974-5068. [CBS Austin]
Immigrants Forgo Healthcare as ICE Activity Increases
The number of immigrants in Austin showing up at the benefits clinic by Casa Marianella, a nonprofit helping refugees, has greatly declined since the start of last year, as activity by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents has ramped up in the area. [KUT]
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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.
What To Do
Thursday, March 12
- 🥳 South By San José at Hotel San José | Bouldin Creek
- 🎶 Future of Music 2026 Featuring Lola Young at ACL Live at The Moody Theater | Downtown Austin
- ❓ “Sex and The City” Trivia at Vintage - Bookstore & Wine Bar | East Austin
- 🎥 “Hamnet” at Hyperreal Film Club | East Austin
- 🎉 Meanwhile Presents: Out by Southeast at Meanwhile Brewing Co. | McKinney
- 🎭 “The Great Gatsby” at Bass Concert Hall | UT Campus
- 🪩 Hotel Vegas & Volstead’s 15th Anniversary Party | East Austin
Friday, March 13
- 🥳 South By San José at Hotel San José | Bouldin Creek
- 🎶 THE STAGE at SXSW: Don Toliver at Moody Amphitheater | Downtown Austin
- 🎤 Future of Music 2026 Featuring Fuerza Regida at ACL Live at The Moody Theater | Downtown Austin
- 🎉 Meanwhile Presents: Out by Southeast at Meanwhile Brewing Co. | McKinney
- 🎭 “The Great Gatsby” at Bass Concert Hall | UT Campus
- 🔊 Sips & Sounds Music Festival at Auditorium Shores | Bouldin Creek
- 🐕 The Austin Chronicle Presents: Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Day Party at Hotel Vegas | East Austin
Saturday, March 14
- 🥳 South By San José at Hotel San José | Bouldin Creek
- 🎶 THE STAGE at SXSW: Junior H at Moody Amphitheater | Downtown Austin
- 🎤 Future of Music 2026 Featuring BigXthaPlug at ACL Live at The Moody Theater | Downtown Austin
- 🤠 Ed West DJs: Lonestar Brunch at Hotel Vegas | East Austin
- 🦕 Dino Days at Zilker Botanical Garden | Zilker
- 🎨 Blanton All Day: Color Splash at Blanton Museum of Art | UT Campus
- 🎉 Meanwhile Presents: Out by Southeast at Meanwhile Brewing Co. | McKinney
- 🎭 “The Great Gatsby” at Bass Concert Hall | UT Campus
- 🔊 Sips & Sounds Music Festival at Auditorium Shores | Bouldin Creek
🍣 Before I go, some fun news: Rainey Street gets a sushi restaurant for the first time ever next week!
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