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🌱 New Austin Moody Center + New UT Affordable Housing + Adopt A Puppy

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Hey, Austin! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 78 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories today in Austin:

  1. This week the new 15,000-seat Moody Center in Austin will officially open and "debut to the public on Wednesday, April 20, and Thursday, April 21, with its first concerts from John Mayer," future concerts and Texas Longhorns basketball games. The project, which cost $338 million, includes developers "University of Texas at Austin, Live Nation Entertainment/C3 Presents, the Oak View Group (OVG) and Matthew McConaughey." The new center located on Robert Dedman Drive "is surrounded by 200-year-old oak trees that were relocated during construction and are now planted around the Dell Technologies Plaza." The venue, which has "murals and neon designs by local artists," is cashless with "self-check-out concessions" and has "numerous premium spaces." Although "suites and club memberships have been sold out" since March, "fans can join a waitlist for future premium experiences." For more information on the venue, as well as a video, please visit: (kvue.com)
  2. As "part of an effort to create more affordable housing options for students," construction of a new graduate student housing building on the University of Texas east campus is set to begin soon and be completed by fall 2024. According to UT officials, "the plan for this graduate student housing area is part of the 2015 East Campus Master Plan." The new building "will be located at 21 Street between Comal and Leona streets," and will feature "784 beds in studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts," as well as "public courtyards, an outdoor classroom, an amphitheater, a fitness center and study spaces." UT President Jay Hartzell said, "I am grateful for our ongoing conversations with the Blackland Neighborhood Association, and I am excited to collaborate as we go forward so our graduate students are both contributing to and benefiting from the vibrancy of the neighborhood." For more details on the project, as well as a map and images, please visit: (KXAN.com)
  3. "To make room in kennels for puppies that have been treated and tested negative for parvovirus," the Austin Pets Alive! location at 1156 West Cesar Chavez St. will be "waiving puppy adoption fees until Sunday, April 24" and if you adopt, "the pet will be enrolled in Thrive Pet Healthcare's Thrive Plus membership program for six months, including unlimited vet exams," but "surgery deposits will still apply." If you are interested in adopting, please visit the center from noon-6 p.m. now until Sunday, April 24. For details on puppies that need to be adopted, click here and visit: (FOX 7 Austin)

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Today in Austin:

  • Donate Blood or Platelets and Get a Free Whataburger at We Are Blood (8 a.m.)
  • Bilingual Storytime at Wells Branch Community Library. (10:30 a.m.)
  • District Advisory Council (DAC) Meeting at Murchison Middle School Library. (5 p.m.)
  • The Far Side Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Bizarre Ride with DJ Abilities at Empire Garage. (7 p.m.)
  • Bachata and Merengue Latin Dance at Waterloo Greenway. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Disney's The Lion King at Bass Concert Hall. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Texas Longhorns Spring Game on Saturday, April 23! Drop a like if we'll see you there." (Facebook)
  • "From Ken Burns' Benjamin Franklin, see the ideas and actions that Franklin set in motion that live on to this day in this lesson from Austin PBS Learning Media at https://web.austinpbs.org." (Facebook)
  • "A neighbor in Willow Run lost a cat named Snow. If you see a big kind white cat with a gold stripe, please contact 530-524-2335." (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Gabriela Couvillion

About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings you think may appeal to our readers!

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