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🫶 Where to celebrate dad this year
June 16, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw
⚽ Hello and please, don’t talk to me about my beloved Spurs. 😢 I’m still recovering from the NBA Finals and need to move on to other sports, OK?! Luckily, I have a great guide for us on where to watch the World Cup in Austin!
What's CITY Talking About
More Thunderstorms Expected Today
Showers and thunderstorms are possible through the afternoon, National Weather Service meteorologists say. Dozens of roads were closed on Monday due to flooding. [National Weather Service]
- Barton Springs Pool is closed until further notice after rain overnight Sunday flooded the area. [City of Austin]
- More than 3 inches of rain was recorded during the day on Monday, the most recorded in a day since 2022, Meteorologist Avery Tomasco reported. [CBS Austin]
How To Make Breakfast-Taco Nachos
I can’t believe I’ve never considered this! Breakfast-taco nachos include all the things you love about the classic Texas meal and puts ‘em on a sheet pan for sharing. [Texas Monthly]
Why Austin Is Experiencing a Wildflower Superbloom
Steady rain in Austin recently is why more wildflowers than usual are popping up on roadsides and in meadows. Summer could also see an uptick in lush greenery if the rain keeps up. [Axios Austin]
AISD Ends School Year With Nearly $100 Million Deficit
Austin Independent School District is ending its 2025-26 year with a $95 million deficit due, in part, to low enrollment numbers. This comes as the district is facing a possible budget deficit of $181 million for the next fiscal year. [Austin American-Statesman]
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What To Do
Tuesday, June 16
- 🧀 Antonelli's Cheese Presents: 100 Years of Cheese Tasting! at Austin Public LIbrary Twin Oaks Branch
- 📘 Lauren Hough: "Monster of Land" at First Light Books
- 🎤 Radio Talent Show at Radio Coffee & Beer (South)
- 🔊 BYO Vinyl Night at The ABGB
- 🧘 YTX Summer Sunset Series at Republic Square Park
Wednesday, June 17
- 🎥 Juneteenth Movie Night: "Just Mercy" at Austin Public Library Hampton Branch
- 🎶 Audrey Hobert at ACL Live at The Moody Theater
- 🐍 Radio Roof Snake Trivia at Radio Coffee & Beer (South)
- ⚽ World Cup: England vs. Croatia at The ABGB
- 🎤 Thievery Corporation at Emo's
Thursday, June 18
- 🍕 Stories About Pizza at AFS Cinema
- 🎶 Summer Walker at the Moody Center
- 🪩 Disco Ball Ornament Workshop at Austin Public Library Spicewood Springs Branch
- 📚 Ben Fountain: "Rasputin Swims the Potomac" at First Light Books
- 🎵 The Drop-In at the Long Center
👋 Bye! I’ve got to go see what all the fanfare about “Yesteryear” is about. Let me know if you’re reading it, too!
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