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🚌 CapMetro won’t strike
August 12, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw
📰 Have y’all read this story about data centers yet? Data centers are using nondisclosure agreements and shell companies to keep their plans for Texas towns secret.
What's CITY Talking About
$6.6 Billion Budget Approval Process Starts Today
Austin City Council members will start the adoption process for the 2026-27 budget today. Members are expected to discuss restoring social service funding and potentially decreasing a proposed property tax hike. [City of Austin]
Several City Pools Close This Weekend
Many city pools will have their last day of the swim season on Sunday. Pools include Shipe, Givens, Dick Nichols, and Brentwood, among others. [Austin American-Statesman]
CapMetro Employees Won’t Strike
CapMetro workers will not strike after reaching a tentative agreement with subcontractor Keolis. The agreement includes wage increases, more vacation days, and a better work-life balance. [KXAN]
UT Approves Dismount Zone for Electric Bikes, Scooters
Starting Aug. 24, people on electric bikes, scooters, and other mobility tools will have to dismount and walk their vehicles through parts of the University of Texas at Austin campus. University officials say the move is to help increase safety. [The Daily Texan]
What To Do
Wednesday, Aug. 12
- 🎥 "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" at State Theatre
- 🧑🌾 Community Volunteer Workday at Zilker Botanical Garden
- 🧘 Chair Yoga at Austin Public Library Milwood Branch
- ❓ Radio Roof Snake Trivia at Radio Coffee & Beer (South)
- 🎵 The Montvales at 04 Center
- 🍿 "Thelma and Louise" at Hyperreal Film Club
Thursday, Aug. 13
- 🎵 Ella Langley at Moody Center
- 🎥 "The Misfits" at State Theatre
- 🍿 Family Film Night: "Monsters University" at Austin Public Library Howson Branch
- 🎭 "Singin' in the Rain" at Zilker Hillside Theatre
- 🍺 Shakespeare But One of Us is Drunk: "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at The Vortex
- 🛒 "Supermarket Woman" at Hyperreal film Club
- 🧊 Summer Film Series: "Ice Age" at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- ⚽ Austin FC vs. Club América at Q2 Stadium
Friday, Aug. 14
- 📚 Téa Obreht: "Sunrise" at First Light Books
- 🎵 Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire at Moody Center
- 🐟 A Live One - Phish Tribute at ACL Live at 3TEN
- 🎥 "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" at State Theatre
- 🀄 Morning Mahjong at Austin Public Library Howson Branch
- 🎭 "Singin' in the Rain" at Zilker Hillside Theatre
- 🍺 Shakespeare But One of Us is Drunk: "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at The Vortex
- 🍿 "Johnny Mnemonic" in Black and White at Hyperreal Film Club
- 📖 Chang-rae Lee: "A Tender Age" at BookPeople
- 🌈 Rebels in Rhinestone at The Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen
🏀 The San Antonio Spurs will play the Houston Rockets in Austin this year! The teams will face off at the Moody Center on Oct. 23 as part of the NBA’s Opening Week.
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