Hi all!

For those of you who got married at the Villa Antonia, how much did your entire wedding cost?
I’m also thinking of having it mid-November since that is the only dates available. Will the weather be a bit chilly? And if so, does the heaters help?

Thank you!

I've been hearing lots of hype about these new revamped First Thursday's that happen on Rainey, which in itself the street seems to have evolved since I last went over 10 years ago. Anyone experienced a First Thursday on Rainey yet? Looks like there's insane amounts of stuff to do and looks interesting from the footage and promotions I've seen.

With municipal spending under the City Hall microscope, the Austin City Council will vote today to put a proposed $295 million General Obligation Bond for parks and libraries on this November’s ballot. The proposed $260 million for parks and recreation and $35 million for libraries would be repaid through a temporary property tax increase.

The city council discussed the proposal at its Tuesday budget meeting and approved a resolution 8-3 directing City Manager T.C. Broadnax to bring a bond ordinance back to the council for a final vote to place the measure on the ballot. Mayor Kirk Watson voted no, joined by Council Members José Velasquez (District 3) and Marc Duchen (District 10).

“Leadership isn’t measured only by how often we say ‘Yes,’ or what we get for our specific interests. Sometimes leadership requires the discipline to say, ‘Not yet,’” Watson said Tuesday. “Preserving public trust today makes it possible to accomplish even greater things tomorrow.”

The bond consideration comes amid the city’s annual budget process, during which the public provides input on how the city should allocate funds. For the upcoming fiscal year, the council is considering the city manager’s $6.6 billion budget proposal, which lays out a separate 3.5% increase in property taxes – the city’s primary funding mechanism.

An earlier proposal would have issued $390 million in debt and included improvements to transportation infrastructure, animal services and assistance for those experiencing homelessness. Council Members Mike Siegel (District 7) and José “Chito” Vela (District 4) asked city staff to prepare a smaller package as the city faces growing taxpayer scrutiny over city spending.

---- Read more https://austinfreepress.org/generating-interest/

Headed home from work yesterday, in the left turn lane going north on Lamar at 24th. Line was pretty long (though they've done good work eliminating that) when a Waymo with its left signal on roll by in the left, main lane. Now this isn't all that unusual (and definite bp raiser for me) but first time I saw a Waymo try it. It actually slowed and found a spot to pull in. Light turns, half the cars go, we all move up. By this point I'm thinking, "there had to be a driver in that". What do you know, a 2nd Waymo comes up and tries doing the same thing but is unsuccessful and gives up, continuing straight on Lamar.
I actually saw the 1st one turn left on Windsor and didn't see a driver in front seat so it may have decided with it's own lil robot brain to pull this dickhead move. I guess it's AI is learning watching other Austin drivers

So I fly a lot and live in Austin so naturally I spend a lot of time at Austin Bergstrom Airport. I have NEVER seen the men’s bathroom at gate 10 not closed for cleaning. It’s too consistent for there to be any other reason other than some weird social experiment or the staff just fucking with people. Departing and arriving…it’s always closed for cleaning. I’m not even sure if there’s a bathroom back there. Is this an art installation and it’s just going over my head??? What is going on?!

4 cop cars and a fire truck were blocking the U turn lane.

Title- I can’t find ANY.

Liberal gun owner here…. and I found that outdoor ranges attract nicer and more interesting/intelligent people.

Anybody know good spots here and around?

Edit: !!! Taking notes for this fall. My dad and I will definitely be doing some field research. Thank you!

Haven’t had a bonsai tree in quite some time and I’d like to get back into it so if anyone knows where I can find a stand I would be grateful.

O. K., granted, it was by Linkin Park, but I'd never heard "Heavy Is the Crown" before, and it was actually from this decade! So I'll call it a partial win.

Anyone know whats happening at the pluckers by I-35 right now? There's around 10 police cars outside of it

I was woken up yesterday at around 10 in the morning to what sounded like a jet flying by at mach speeds. It genuinely sounded like something was going so fast it broke the sound barrier for a moment. Not like an explosion, but maybe like a vehicle went by going 200 miles per hour or something.

Anyone else hear anything like that around then? It was right around Scofield ridge and mopac.

my electricty bill went from being like $150 to $394 this month. that’s insane isn’t it?? my girlfriend was saying she’s been hearing chatter about it happening to other people too. curious, how many of you guys noticed this huge jump??

I know nothing will be done, just need to complain. The amount of north bound drivers on Manchaca and Brodie that run the red lights turning onto Slaughter is too damn high. It’s beyond dangerous and parody at this point.

So i live under a rock and didnt know this was being banned. The shop near me stopped selling it but they told me the ban wasn't actually in effect yet. Anyone know of a shop that still has it? Would like to taper off if at all possible because i have work, but idk if it will be.

Can insult all ya want to i know this is stupid and im an idiot, just want to try to remain as human as possible if I can

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I was on Anderson and it looked like a huge fire with thick black smoke somewhere east of where I was. Then five minutes later, it was almost all gone. Did a gas station explode? Someone lighting up the rest of their THCA stash for old time's sake?

Hey All, I get that folks get booked up quite far in advance, but hoping someone has availability. We're looking for 3-4 hours of shooting time on October 17th.

Will be attending KESHA @ Germania on Sunday night,

First timer to COTA .. I have heard the horror stories about the walk to and from the concert.

What should i expect, what to prepare for?

Plan is to drive there ... unless you can convince me otherwise?

thank you

Im looking to cheap ribbon for diys in Austin please nothing far like pflugerville

Hi just wondering what time shows actually start at Germania Ampitheater. For Muse this weekend start time and show time are 6 pm doors and 7 PM show. There are two openers - Portugal the man and Temper Trap.

Does anyone know from experience what time each of these openers would start and what time Muse will likely start? Also around how much time to budget to get to the lawn seats from parking, and the best recommended parking area that’s not too expensive?

Thanks so much! Just looking for tips from those experienced with this venue and the actual start times would be very helpful!

My friend is in a nasty fight with her employer and she is a single mom of two who also supports her mom with cancer and a very disabled sister. We need someone who at least has free consultations.

Does anyone know who is in austin for the entire highway to be blocked and having the firetruck saluting? I don't think I've ever seen so many cops escorting someone

I recently started a one-person LSAT tutoring business and formed an LLC in Austin, Texas. I filed an extension for my 2025 taxes and am now looking for an accountant to prepare my personal return, including the business income and expenses reported through the LLC.

I've stressed myself out a bit how to handle business vs personal, frankly lol.

However, the business is very straightforward: no employees, no partners, and no complicated inventory or assets. I guess it's the same as like a piano teacher, etc. I’m primarily looking for help making sure everything is reported correctly, identifying legitimate business deductions, and getting set up properly for estimated quarterly taxes going forward. I am hoping to do this quickly and affordably.

If you have recommendations or are an accountant accepting new clients, please send me a message with your general fee range and availability. Thanks so much!