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☕ A $60 cup of coffee???
April 8, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw
🦦 So much fun animal news has been happening lately! This cutie river otter was captured on video at a Lake Austin home.
What's CITY Talking About
Is Austin's $60 Cup of Coffee Worth It?
Austin has been ranked one of the top cities in the U.S. for coffee and it makes sense. Austin has hundreds of coffee shops to try, including one that’s serving a cup for $60. Apparently, the price is all about the beans the shop uses. [City Cast Austin 🎧]
Katz’s Deli Comeback Finally in Motion, Records Show
Construction on a new Katz’s deli on West Sixth Street will start in September, records filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation show. The rebuild is expected to be complete by March 2027. [Austin Business Journal]
Hotels Lost Millions With Shorter SXSW
Hotels sold roughly 20% fewer rooms during this year’s shorter, seven-day South by Southwest festival, losing $10.5 million in revenue, Visit Austin data shows. But, when comparing this year’s festival to the first seven days of 2025, demand for hotels was up 12%. [Axios Austin]
Fredericksburg Has 13 Miles of Wildflowers
Yes, I’m sharing another wildflower guide because this one is too good to not mention! The Willow City Loop in Fredericksburg is 13 miles long, filled with wildflowers, and you can do it by car if walking or cycling isn’t your jam. [Texas Monthly]
What To Do
Wednesday, April 8
- 🎶 The Format at ACL Live at The Moody Theater
- 📖 Off Book at State Theatre
- 😆 Vir Das at Paramount Theatre
- 🀄 Introduction to Mahjong at Austin Public Library Twin Oaks Branch
- 👏 2026 City of Austin Career Expo at Palmer Events Center
- 🎾 Fitness in the Park: Beginner Pickleball at Gus Garcia District Park
- 🎸 Music on the Trail at Rainey Street Trailhead
Friday, April 10
- 🎤 Lamb of God at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
- 🐦 Earlybirds Club at ACL Live at 3TEN
- 😆 Roy Wood Jr. at Paramount Theatre
- 🥳 Flock Party Friday at Hornsby Bend
- 🎶 Zara Larsson at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q
- 🫶 Community Volunteer Event: Good Deeds Day at Rosewood Park
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