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June 23, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw
🥰 Barton Springs Bridge turned 100 over the weekend and the photos are sooo cute! Austinites turned out with signs and music.
What's CITY Talking About
Barton Springs Pool Reopens
Barton Springs Pool has reopened after flooding caused city officials to close the pool last week. Staffers removed tree branches, aluminum cans, fish hooks, and other debris from the water and reinstalled the diving board and lifeguard stands. [City of Austin]
JABS Burgers Is Getting a Brick-and-Mortar
JABS, a popular burger trailer, will move into its first brick-and-mortar location by the end of the year. The new spot will be at 120 E. Riverside Dr. near Pho Please. [CultureMap Austin]
Police: Person Hit by Train Expected To Survive
A person hit by a Union Pacific train early Monday is expected to survive, Austin police said. The person was hit at 3:30 a.m. at a railroad crossing at Duval Road near the Domain. [KXAN]
State To Vote on Adding Bible Stories to Public School Curriculum
The State Board of Education will vote this week on a revamp of the current social studies curriculum that includes adding stories from the Christian Bible and minimizing teachings on racial, geographic, and cultural diversity. The vote is scheduled for Friday. [The Texas Tribune]
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What To Do
Wednesday, June 24
- 🎥 “The Last Picture Show” at the State Theatre
- 🖼️ 35x35x35 Exhibition Opening + Reception at Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum
- 🎶 Ariana Grande at the Moody Center
- 🎙️ Tiny Desk Contest On The Road 2026 at Emo’s
- 🫶 An Evening for Malin at Pease Park
- 🐍 Austin Reptile Shows just for kids! at Austin Public Library Ruiz Branch
👋 Bye! I’m planning a trip out to Sculpture Falls now that water has returned to Barton Creek Greenbelt!
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