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Morning Austin! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Austin taco spots helped crown the city Texas’s street taco king?
  • How a Rollingwood car theft briefly put neighbors on lockdown
  • How one radio donation turned into Austin’s most iconic slogan.

Also on today's calendar: Bee Cave Farmers Market and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Monday: Some sun with a stray shower, temps: high: 74, low: 65.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Austin, Texas Officially Voted Best Place for Street Tacos by Fellow Texans (wearelubbock.com) — Austin has just been named the best place in Texas for street tacos, with Travel + Leisure and Yelp data highlighting the city’s huge variety and high-rated taco spots. For Central Texas residents, it’s a reminder that some of the state’s most creative, delicious tacos are right here in the capital, from classic carne asada to inventive vegan fillings.
   

2. Vehicle theft, gunshots lead to shelter-in-place order Saturday morning in Rollingwood (kvue.com) — A pre-dawn vehicle theft and gunfire in nearby Rollingwood triggered a shelter-in-place order Saturday morning, with Austin police and other agencies joining the search. The suspect wasn’t found, but the stolen vehicle was recovered, no injuries were reported, and officials say there’s no ongoing threat as the investigation continues.
   

3. What Does ‘Keep Austin Weird' Actually Mean? The Hidden Slogan Explained (lonestar995fm.com) — Austin’s famous “Keep Austin Weird” slogan started as an offhand remark from a local librarian supporting a quirky community radio show, then spread via bumper stickers into a full-blown civic identity. The piece walks through how that 25-year-old phrase came to define Austin’s party scene, music culture, and proudly offbeat vibe that locals still embrace today.
   

4. Dirty Martin's hosts classic car show ahead of 100 year celebration (kxan.com) — Dirty Martin’s, the longtime Austin burger spot, just kicked off its 100th birthday festivities with a classic car show that lit up the parking lot Saturday night. Locals checked out vintage rides decked in Christmas lights while grabbing burgers, and the team says more car shows and a big centennial party are planned for the summer.
   

5. Texas Home Raffle Offers $700K Austin House for Just $10 (keyj.com) — A 900-square-foot east Austin home valued around $700,000 is being raffled off in May 2026, with tickets costing just $10. The raffle will send 10% of every ticket to the Central Texas Food Bank, and if the minimum ticket sales aren’t met, the winner still walks away with half the proceeds.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday December 21
  • Bottoms Up! Drag Brunch with a Punch!
    Wanderlust Wine Co. Eastside location , 702 Shady Ln , Austin
    12:00 pm
  • Rancho Moonrise Bridal Open House
    Rancho Moonrise , 20117 Lockwood Rd , Manor
    12:00 pm
  • Luminations
    Wildflower Center , 4801 La Crosse Ave. , Austin
    5:45 pm
    • Monday December 22
  • Winter Break - All Schools Closed
    Del Valle ISD Del Valle, TX 78617

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-- The Patch AM Team

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