🌱 Could a new mega‑venue reshape Barton Creek’s protected habitat?

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• Could a new mega‑venue reshape Barton Creek’s protected habitat?

Also on today's calendar: Bee Cave Farmers Market this Sunday!.

Today's riddle: What is the astronaut’s favorite meal? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.
• Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 71.
• Thursday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Proposed Austin development raises concerns for endangered warbler, Barton Creek (statesman.com) — A major hotel, condo, and music venue project proposed near the Barton Creek Habitat Preserve is raising alarms about wastewater, runoff, and noise impacts on Barton Creek and its endangered golden‑cheeked warblers. Austin officials now argue the property still falls under city jurisdiction and strict Save Our Springs protections, while state regulators weigh a key wastewater permit that could determine whether construction moves forward.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Barton Creek

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday July 19

• Bee Cave Farmers Market this Sunday! →
  Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd, Bee Cave
  10:00 am

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Other local events

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday July 14

• Ribbon Cutting: West Austin Pet Hospital
  Westlake Chamber of Commerce West Austin Pet Hospital 701 Capital of Texas Hwy South Suite N-840 Austin, Texas 78746
  6:00 pm

Wednesday July 15

• WCC Board of Directors Meeting
  Westlake Chamber of Commerce First United Bank Conference Room 8701 Bee Cave Road Austin, TX 78746
  4:00 pm
• Sip & Sculpt Pottery Workshop: on the Patio →
  Leona Botanical Cafe & Bar, 6405 Brodie Ln, Sunset Valley
  6:30 pm

Thursday July 16

• Virtual Author Talk with Reyna Grande →
  Westbank Community Library District 1309 Westbank Drive, Austin, TX 78746
  1:00 pm
• ONLINE: Parenting and Education Conversations with Author Peter Gray →
  Westbank Community Library District 1309 Westbank Drive, Austin, TX 78746
  6:00 pm

Friday July 17

• District Closed
  EANES ISD Austin, TX 78746
• Musician: Drum One, Drum All @ Laura’s
  Westbank Community Library District 1309 Westbank Drive, Austin, TX 78746
  1:00 pm

Saturday July 18

• Mind-Nature Connection Walk
  Hill Country Conservancy - Walk and Talks Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife Preserve, 4615 Bunny Run, Austin, TX, 78746, United States
  8:00 am
• SFC Farmers Market- Sunset Valley →
  Burger (Toney) Activity Center - Parking lot, 4713 S Lamar Blvd, Sunset Valley
  9:00 am

Sunday July 19

• Midsummer Celebration @ Laura’s
  Westbank Community Library District 1309 Westbank Drive, Austin, TX 78746
  10:00 am

Monday July 20

• The Amazing Tap Experience with Terrence Taps @ Laura’s
  Westbank Community Library District 1309 Westbank Drive, Austin, TX 78746
  1:00 pm
• Poetry for Kids: Acrostic Poems @ Westbank
  Westbank Community Library District 1309 Westbank Drive, Austin, TX 78746
  2:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Bee Cave

• Austin Highlights: July 13 to July 16 – Food, Music, Arts & More (austinot.com)

Austin

• French Food (And Flair) Is Everywhere in Austin (austinmonthly.com)
• Is the city of Austin facing a $26M budget deficit? Not exactly (kxan.com)
• USPS unveils new Barbie Forever stamps at Austin collectors convention (2822news.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Launch (Thank you Lee S. for sending it in!)
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