🌱 Patch AM: Have you seen this 73-year-old man missing in Austin?

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In today's newsletter:

• Have you seen this 73-year-old man missing in Austin?
• Do you have video from the night of this North Austin mystery?
• What led to the deadly shooting at downtown Austin’s Cambria Hotel?

Also on today's calendar: The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Austin, TX (January 2026) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 57 and low of 40 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 39.
• Monday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 63 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Silver Alert issued for missing 73-year-old man in Austin (cbsaustin.com) — A Silver Alert is active in Austin for 73-year-old Charles Evans, who police say has a cognitive impairment and was last seen Friday evening using a walker. Law enforcement believes he is in danger and is asking anyone with information to call Austin Police at 512-974-5000 immediately. Stay alert and share details with neighbors who may have seen him.
   

2. Family seeking answers after the mysterious death of their loved one in North Austin (kvue.com) — A grieving family is asking North Austin residents for help after 32-year-old Josh Prosser was found with fatal head injuries on a Metric Boulevard sidewalk, and his electric bike disappeared. Austin police say the case remains an active death investigation and are urging anyone with information or video from the area to contact APD as the family searches for answers.
   

3. Austin police arrest deadly Cambria Hotel shooting suspect, city's third homicide of 2026 (cbsaustin.com) — Austin police have arrested 20-year-old Maximilian Salinas in connection with Monday’s deadly shooting at the Cambria Hotel in downtown Austin, where 19-year-old Luke Bradburn was found fatally wounded. Investigators say the incident followed a car crash earlier that day and note this is Austin’s third homicide of 2026, urging anyone with additional information to contact APD or Crime Stoppers.
   

4. Glen Powell Supports Michelle Randolph Casting News Amid Romance (usmagazine.com) — Austin gets a romantic cameo as hometown star Glen Powell is spotted dancing with actress Michelle Randolph here while they quietly explore a new relationship. The story follows their low-key Texas-based courtship, from Austin outings to shared time during filming breaks and holiday trips with friends.
   

5. This Booming Texas City Is One of the Best Places to Start Over (klaq.com) — Austin just ranked 13th nationally as a top city for people looking to make a fresh start in 2026, thanks to its strong quality of life and livability. The study highlights Austin’s outdoor amenities, creative energy, and social opportunities, while also noting Dallas and Houston as strong options for job seekers considering a move within Texas.
   

📸 Around Austin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Austin

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 10

• The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Austin, TX (January 2026)
  Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday January 9

• Free Week 2026
  , Austin
  7:00 pm
• The Ruby Hotel & Bar Hosts Live Music Friday Featuring Milan Moorman
  The Ruby Hotel , 400 Fannin Ave , Round Rock
  7:00 pm
• Candlelight: The Best of Bridgerton on Strings
  The Mansion (TFWC) , 2312 San Gabriel St , Austin
  8:45 pm

Saturday January 10

• Blanton All Day: Figures & Frameworks
  Blanton Museum of Art , 200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd , Austin
  10:00 am
• Bonsai Workshop at Southern Heights Brewing Company on Jan 10, 2026
  Southern Heights Brewing Company , 6014 Techni Center Dr , Austin
  1:00 pm
• Curator's Choice: The Universal Game
  Blanton Museum of Art , 200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd , Austin
  2:00 pm
• Art with an Expert: Revealing the Secrets of an Enconchado Masterpiece at The Met
  Blanton Museum of Art , 200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd , Austin
  4:00 pm
• The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Austin, TX
  Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG , 810 Red River St , Austin
  6:00 pm
• Kevin Nealon
  Capitol City Comedy Club , Bldg B , 11506 Century Oaks Terrace Unit 100 , Austin
  8:30 pm

Saturday January 17

• The Runarounds
  Emo's Austin , 2015 E Riverside Dr , Austin
  6:00 pm

Wednesday January 21

• Madison Cunningham
  04 Center , 2701 S Lamar Blvd , Austin
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  A dog who went missing in Austin, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 3 minutes. Message from Finder: "Found 1/8/26, 9… (Nextdoor Upper Northwest Hills West)
• My K-9 kid , Groot , woke me up this morning going nuts by the side door of my house.
  First time I've been woken up like that. I let him out, he knows not to leave his yard. He ran straight to my neighbors fence and started barking… (Nextdoor NACA - Quail Creek)

• Today we said goodbye to Austin Police (APD) K9 Jax during a ceremony at the Public Safety Training Academy. K9 Jax passed away unexpectedly after a... (X: Austin_Police)
• Finally got to celebrate and thank “BK” at @EanesISDPolice as we celebrate law enforcement officer day! This leader does it all! (X: EanesSupt)

• Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit # 162 in Austin. Apply here.
• H-E-B Grocery Company, LP posted a job opening for Austin 33 (Nutty Brown/Hwy 290) Grocery - Overnight Stocker - Part Time in Austin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Austin here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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