Community Corner
🌱 2022 Community Recap + New Bars and Breweries Coming In 2023
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Austin.
Happy New Year, Austin! Neighbors, may the New Year bring you happiness, peace, and prosperity. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town (and I'll keep it short and sweet, today!).
Settle in while we cover:
- A recap of 2022 highlights and memories in and around Austin.
- Another jugging victim in South Austin – we've got the details below.
- A roundup of new bars and breweries coming to town!
But first, today's weather:
Increasing clouds. High: 71 Low: 69.
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Here are the top stories today in Austin:
1) Can you believe it's officially 2023? Oh, what a year it's been in the beautiful City of Austin! Our tight-knit community made so many memories this past year: festivals, protests, winter storms, and so much more. KUT was there to capture all of the highs and the lows of 2022 – check out the publication's multimedia recap here.
2) New year, new you, new drinking hole options! A number of hospitality groups and brewing companies have announced plans for opening new bars and new breweries in and around Austin this year! The Austin American-Statesman has done the heavy lifting and compiled a list of upcoming and recent openings – take a look!
3) Austin Police Department (APD) is looking for a man suspected of robbing an older woman at a South Austin Bank of America. KVUE reports: "The male suspect was seen in a dark gray Ford Fusion with dark-tinted windows. He got out of his car at the bank and attacked an older woman, leaving her with multiple injuries before stealing a large amount of money from her." APD Detectives have leads and are actively investigating this case. Law enforcement officials report there have been roughly 140 reports of robbery and "jugging" in 2022 – neighbors, stay safe! KVUE has more on this story here.
Today in Austin:
- Ice Rink at The Long Center. (10 a.m.)
- 512 Market Days at Moontower Saloon. (1 p.m.)
- Austin Spurs Vs. Stockton Kings at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. (5:30 p.m.)
- Other People: A Dating Comedy Show at The Creek And The Cave. (6 p.m.)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Sunday. I'll see you soon!
— Jessica Collins
About me: Jessica is happy to call Austin her home for the past 10+ years. She loves the outdoors, arts & cinema, dining, and all of the natural beauty that Central Texas has to offer.
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