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Hello Austin! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How far can Austin push Season for Caring before Jan. 31?
  • Could your Austin parking ticket disappear after a night out?
  • How did these hilltop honky-tonks become Austin legends?

Also on today's calendar: Donate for a Chance to Win a Free Night at The Ruby Hotel & Bar! and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Austinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Cooler; windy in the morning, with a high of 52 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 57, low: 39.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 67 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Statesman holiday program raises $1.6 million and growing (statesman.com) — Austin’s Season for Caring campaign has already raised more than $1.6 million in cash and services this year to support local families and nonprofits like Hospice Austin and Health Alliance for Austin Musicians. Donations, matched by major Austin philanthropists, are still being accepted through Jan. 31 to help neighbors with essentials like rent, medical care, and transportation.
   

2. City of Austin offers parking ticket waivers to responsible drivers (kxan.com) — If you leave your car in paid parking after a night out in Austin, you may be able to get that ticket waived by proving you took a safe ride home. City leaders are promoting the year-round Get Home Safely program, which pairs the waiver option with late-night CapMetro buses, scooters, and other transit choices linking downtown to neighborhoods.
   

3. Drinking clubs, lodges outside Austin city limits part of Hill Country history (statesman.com) — Austin readers get a nostalgic tour of County Line barbecue and the long-gone Soap Creek Saloon, two legendary hangouts in the hills just beyond city limits and along Lake Austin. The story traces their speakeasy roots, music history, and how these spots became cultural landmarks for generations of locals.
   

4. 'May This Reach All the Men': Did This Man Just Come Up With The Best-Ever Date Night? (patch.com) — An Austin-based TikTok creator is drawing attention with a detailed second- or third-date itinerary built around East Side spots like Cosmic Saltillo, Licha’s Cantina, Seven Spirits, and Hotel Vegas. The story doubles as a guide to why Austin’s walkable nightlife, food trucks, and outdoor options make the city a strong place for singles looking to plan memorable nights out.
   

5. This Central Texas City Won the Title of ‘Most Festive' City For The Holidays in the U.S. (wearelubbock.com) — Austin just snagged the title of most festive U.S. holiday city for the fourth year in a row, thanks to events like the Trail of Lights and citywide celebrations. The piece highlights why Austin tops Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio for Christmas cheer and suggests where Texans should go to soak up the lights and seasonal fun.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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