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😯 Buc-ee’s gets an F

March 16, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw

😯 Hello, hello! Did y’all see how long the line was at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport over the weekend?!

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Buc-ee’s Gets ‘F’ Rating

The Better Business Bureau gave Buc-ee’s an ‘F’ rating over the gas station’s apparent nonresponsiveness to customer complaints. Customers reported not being able to contact Buc-ee’s with complaints. [Austin American-Statesman]

How Vending Machines Are Helping Local Artists

Austin Mini Art stocks small vending machines throughout the city with tiny prints made by local artists — an idea that’s taking off. The company has expanded to five machines and artists say it’s helping them reach a bigger audience. [KUT]

Can Protesters Keep Surveillance Cameras off Our Roads and Parks?

The city recently scrapped a plan to add surveillance cameras to local parks after a large outcry by protesters against the measure, and the same thing happened last year with license plate readers. But can Austinites keep this up? [City Cast Austin 🎧]

Historic Downtown Building May Be Demolished

Austin’s Historic Landmark Commission approved a plan to demolish a small building at 809 Congress Ave. near the Paramount Theatre. Now the plan goes to the city. [Austin Business Journal]

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Where Is This?

An artwork made with purple, red, orange, and yellow ribbons.
Isn’t this so cool?! (Eva Ruth Moravec/City Cast Austin)

Congratulations to Audrey K. for guessing last week’s “Where Is This?” correctly! This photo was taken at the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. Titled “Sunclipse,” the new installation hangs 20 feet in the air and is inspired by Austin’s purple sunsets.

Can you guess where this week’s photo was taken?

A construction site with just the facade of a building remaining.
Hint: We talked about this spot on last week's Friday News Roundup! (Photo courtesy of City Cast Austin Neighbor Brittney Martin)

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