🌱 Qadri-D​ Seeks Dist. 9 Seat + 'Shot Fer A Pint' Booster Event

Good morning, Austin! Your usual curator, Meagan, is off today, but I am here to fill in and keep you up-to-date on all of your local happenings. Now, here's what you need to know, in 5 minutes or less. — Nicole Fallon-Peek

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First, today's weather:

Milder; breezy in the p.m. High: 67 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories in Austin today:

1. After working behind the scenes for big-name progressive politicians, Zohaib Qadri is taking center stage as he enters the race to secure the seat for Austin City Council District 9. A 31-year-old progressive Democrat, Qadri previously worked for Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former El Paso Congressman Beto O' Rourke. (The Texas Signal)
2. An Austin brewing company is holding an event promoting free COVID-19 booster shots this Friday in a partnership with Austin Public Health. Jester King Brewery's "Shot Fer a Pint" event is scheduled from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 7 to encourage community members to visit the Pole Barn at Jester King to get their booster and receive a free beer for those 21 years or older or get half off any pizza. (KVUE.com)
3. To help District 4 residents to learn about the candidates running for the open council seat, the city of Austin is sponsoring a virtual City Council candidate forum at 6 p.m. on Thursday. The forum will be hosted by the city's Ethics Review Commission and the League of Women Voters Austin Area. (Austin American-Statesman)
4. Doug Polk, Brad Owen, and Andrew Neeme, three of the most recognizable content creators in the poker space, have announced they have teamed up to purchase a majority share of The Lodge Poker Club & Card Room. As the largest poker room in the city, the club has also attracted other partners, including Ryan Fee, Matt Colletta, Mike Brady, and Thomas Keeling. (PocketFives)

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Today in Austin:

• Welcome Table Food Distribution Event At St. James' Episcopal Church (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• #FreeWeek2022 is coming up this weekend in the Red River Cultural District! Check out the lineup of participating musicians and venues here. (Facebook)
• Access to the Perry-Castañeda Library will be limited to the entry level of the building now through Friday, Jan. 7. Additional changes to hours will be shared as campus operations plans evolve. (Facebook)
• Dougherty Arts Center will be hosting a Glow Party event on Wednesday, Jan. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. They'll be pulling out the blacklight posters, highlighters, and more for an art-themed blacklight party! Click for more details and ticketing information. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.