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💔 Lammes Candies to close
April 28, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw
🍺 Morning! Amy’s Ice Creams has a new, limited-edition flavor out and it’s buzzy. The Raspberry Summer Shandy is made with Shiner beer and is available at all Amy’s locations.
What's CITY Talking About
Lammes Candies Is Closing
After 141 years in business, Lammes Candies is shutting down. The store’s Round Rock location is already closed and the flagship on Airport Boulevard will be open “a bit longer,” a note from the business says. [Austin Business Journal]
APD’s Rules on ICE Have Changed
The Austin Police Department changed its rule on how officers deal with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in order to keep several public safety grants Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to pull. Officers and supervisors are now being told they “should, when operationally feasible” contact ICE if a person has an ICE administrative warrant. [KUT]
Texas’ New Congressional Map Upheld by Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling on Monday, allowing Texas to permanently use its new congressional map in the 2026 midterms and future elections. The map split Travis County into four districts and moved District 35 out of the area completely. [The Texas Tribune]
Burger Bash Tickets on Sale
Tickets for Austin Monthly’s annual Burger Bash event on June 13 are now on sale. Tickets start at $45 and include 25 burger tastings, fries, dessert, and non-alcoholic drinks. [Austin Monthly]
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What To Do
Tuesday, April 28
- 💃 Latin Gems at Equipment Room
- 🎥 “Bell, Book and Candle” at Hyperreal Film Club
- 📚 In-Person & Virtual True Crime Book Club at Austin Public Library Menchaca Road Branch
- 🎶 Ashnikko at ACL Live at The Moody Theater
- ❓ Sports Trivia at Pinthouse Brewing
Wednesday, April 29
- 💬 The People and Places Keeping Austin Weird at LBJ Library
- 💃 Spring Swing Dance Workshop at Austin Public Library Twin Oaks Branch
- 📺 Survivor Social at Central Machine Works
- 🎶 A Night With David Lee Roth at ACL Live at The Moody Theater
- 😆 An Evening with David Sedaris at Paramount Theatre
Thursday, April 30
- 🎙️ 2026 State of the County Address at Austin PBS
- 🎶 Ari Lennox at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q
- 🤠 Maren Morris at ACL Live at The Moody Theater
- 😆 An Evening with David Sedaris at Paramount Theatre
- ❓ Musicals Muzingo (Music + Bingo) at Punch Bowl Social
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