City Cast Austin
😮 Crosswalk removal is costing thousands
August 5, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw
♥️ Hello, hello! We're doing a membership campaign this week and it has me thinking about how for us, "neighbor" is a verb. It's how you show up for this city and with every story, event recommendation, and guide we bring you, you get the information and context you need to be your best Austinite self.
When you become a City Cast Austin Neighbor this week, you help us keep doing that. And as a new member, you’ll get a special thank you gift: a beautiful custom-made pennant that shows off your Austin pride!
It will look great on your wall and we can all match! Just join City Cast Neighbors to snag yours! Now, let’s get into the news. 👇
What's CITY Talking About
A Shady Grove-Inspired Restaurant Is Now Open
Shady Grove is back! Sort of! A Little Shady, a Shady Grove-inspired restaurant, is now open in Kyle. The restaurant’s menu includes some “greatest hits” from the iconic Shady Grove, which closed in 2020. [A Little Shady]
Crosswalk Removal Is Costing the City Thousands
Austin has already spent roughly $28,000 to remove rainbow crosswalks and other road murals following a state directive. But as the city plans to spend $13,500 more, the total cost will be more than $41,000 and could rise from there. [Axios Austin]
Goats To Return to the Trail
Goats will be clearing out brush, including poison ivy, on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail on Saturday and Sunday near Austin High School. The goats are part of a Trail Conservancy program and help get rid of unwanted vegetation. [KVUE]
Barton Springs Pool Fish May Be Due to Recent Flooding
A Barton Springs Pool regular spotted a large fish, possibly an Asian grass carp, in the water recently and thought someone might be sneaking into the popular swimming hole and releasing the animals. But Austin officials say fish in the pool may be because of recent flooding. [Austin American-Statesman]
What To Do
Wednesday, Aug. 5
- ❓ “Bob’s Burgers” Trivia at The Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen
- 🎥 “The Last Picture Show” at State Theatre
- 🐦 Barton Springs Bird Walk at Barton Springs and Zilker Park
- 🌱 Plant Swap and Plant Giveaway with Seedy Society at Austin Public Library Terrazas Branch
- 🍺 Songwriter’s Happy Hour at Hole in the Wall
- 🌝 Summer Evenings at LBJ Presidential Library
Thursday, Aug. 6
- ❓ Horror Movies Trivia at 1972 ATX Women’s Sports Pub
- 🐈⬛ CatVideoFest 2026 at Hyperreal Film Club
- 🐶 Puppet-Making Workshop at Pease Park
- 🎥 “Reservoir Dogs” at State Theatre
- 🎶 The Drop-In at the Long Center
- 🍦 Austin PBS Community Day at Amy’s Ice Creams & Phil’s Ice House
- 🍿 Sound Unseen Austin 2026 at AFS Cinema
Friday, Aug. 7
- 🎶 Simple Plan at Moody Amphitheater
- 🎵 The Mavericks & Friends at ACL Live at The Moody Theater
- 🍺 Summer Picnic Party No. 3 - Beer Release at Meanwhile Brewing Co.
- 💜 Purple Martin Party at Greenlawn Crossing
- 🪩 The Crafty Adult: Disco Ball Ornament Workshop at Austin Public Library Southeast Branch
- 👏 Now or Never! Louder Together! Vol. 2 at 29th Street Ballroom
- 🤠 Hoedown Throwdown Part IV at Hole in the Wall
- 🎉 Let’s Fund Good: The Beatles Album Party at Chess Club
☕ Bye! I’m off to visit the Cenote on East Seventh Street for the first time!
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