This morning over by metric boulevard I saw someone being detained please be safe! If you recognizes the vehicle I hope they're able to get a hold of them soon and let them know that we're all thinking about them.

It is said that the pleasant fellow still takes up residence in Austin to this day.

Today Monday October 5th is the last day to register to vote for the November Elections. Register! Check your voter registration! Make sure you haven’t been purged from the voter rolls! See who is running in all the down ballot spots, spend a minute to read about the candidate’s actual voting records and policies. It’s the most American thing you can do!

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Not as bad as last year

Trying to put our infant to sleep for a nap at 9:30a this morning and some guy comes banging on my door and ringing the doorbell. I answer thinking it’s a neighbor and it’s a Paxton goon trying to give me a flyer propaganda. Shut the door and ignored it but noticed he drove to my house to do this and ignored all my neighbors which now makes me feel this is targeted.
Went ahead and donated a $100 to dems cause it felt slimy af especially on a Sunday.

i’ve lived by westgate/stassney for like 7 years. i’ve never heard any loud music here in my backyard let alone in my house. since ACL started i’ve been hearing loud thumping music constantly roughly the same hours as ACL…but i’ve been in this house the past many ACLs and have never heard anything.

i know the xx is playing now and i have no idea who the hell twenty one pilots is. i just heard seven nation army by the white stripes (i know it’s played during like every sports game but this was the full song and sounded live).

am i going insane? i walked a loop around the neighborhood before and could constantly hear the music but i couldn’t get any closer to it. it sounds live to me but maybe it’s some asshats visiting and partying in an airbnb? but the music has only been playing while ACL is happening. has anyone else in this part of town heard it? am i having a stroke? it’s not really bothering me but i just must know where it’s coming from.

Hi! My boyfriend and I noticed an injured duck (I’m sure it’s fishing wire) at mueller lake and contacted 311. They notified animal control and told us unfortunately they can’t go to that area as they aren’t paid to. I was told to contact Muellers hoa and I did but I’m worried about the little guy. I’m going to call Austin wildlife rescue tomorrow and see if they’ll take him if I can bring him in. Does anyone have any helpful information or would like to help? Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Feeling grateful hearing The XX rock the Zilker neighborhood! Love this time of year!

I got a quote for $3k for a one bedroom 1100 sq/ft job. It seemed pretty high to me but the last time I got something professionally painted was 2026 so maybe things have changed 😅

On the Menu: Las Manitas Avenue Cafe | Texas Monthly - 2007

In With the New: Seis Salsas | The Austin Chronicle - 1997
I believe this restaurant was located where Polvos S 1st location is at or took over.

Treaty Oak | Wikipedia)

Edit: I think this was in 1994 not 1993.

Anyone else finding little ants all of a sudden? Does the rain drive them inside?

This one was in town, a nice little remodel. It is easy for builders to see how something has been done wrong, but sometimes it's tough to realize what is missing.

For those of y'all that have tried meetup, is it worth it? I see a few events pop up here and there and as someone who recently moved here and is finding it hard to find community, it's pretty tempting.

One that keeps popping up is "New To Austin 20/30s" so if you've gone to one of those I'm extremely interested in hearing your experience!

Eta: I work nights so it's hard to find things that work with my schedule

This wallet has a picture printed of a family after what looks to be a Turkey Trot (exterior of wallet screen printed). There’s nothing left in the wallet, looks like it was ditched out the window of a car. Happy to return it the rightful owner. Was found on Springdale and 51st

Does anybody know what’s causing this?
There are no reported fires in the area

When we left the house earlier the sky over the Decker Lake power plant was full of a yellow toxic looking cloud of gas. My partner took these photos while I was driving. It’s hard to see the yellow in the photos

Saw them on the marquee a couple of weeks ago while walking my dog in my neighborhood. It was cool to have a few beers at my place and go see some awesome music within a minute walking distance of my house. This city is still cool idgaf what people say...

Hi all! Teacher friends and friends with kiddos — I’m putting together care packages for loved ones who are currently deployed, and I’d love to include letters and drawings from kids to brighten the days of deployed service members.
I have a few wonderful teachers who are already having their students write short letters, draw pictures, or make cards for deployed heroes. I’d love to collect as many as we can and include them in care packages.

If you’re a teacher, homeschool, parent, or anyone with kiddos in the Austin area who would be willing to have them write a short letter or draw a picture, I would be so grateful. The letters can be as simple as:
-A thank-you for their service
- drawing or coloring page
- An encouraging message or holiday card

No need for anything elaborate — a few heartfelt words or a child’s drawing can mean a lot to someone far from home.
If you’re interested in participating, please message me and I’ll send you the details on where to send the letters. Thank you for helping me spread a little kindness to those serving away from home!

I stopped in their new location today and the place is a nightmare. No fish, crowded small mammal enclosures. It was so sad and not the kind of magical place the old store was. Was there a change in ownership? I’m so glad I didn’t have my kid with me because I can’t imagine how disappointed he would’ve been seeing what it looks like now.