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🌱 New Creative Hub In E. Austin + Special Olympics Bikes Stolen

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Happy Monday, Austin! Here's everything you need to know going on in Austin today.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, breezy and warmer. High: 82 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories in Austin today:

  1. "The Central Austin Management Group is planning to build a new creative hub off of U.S. Highway 83 in East Austin. The "community-oriented, mixed-use project" will include 21 acres of space that will house apartments, "office spaces, restaurants, stores, areas for live music and views of Downtown Austin." For the full report read the Austin Business Journal article and visit: (KVUE.com)
  2. The Lake Travis ISD Special Olympics was planning to have their bike competition on Saturday, Feb. 19 but the night before, a trailer full of bikes was stolen from the school. "Surveillance video showed a truck pulling up to the trailer full of bikes at Lake Travis Elementary School around 11:15 Friday night." Immediately the community stepped in to help, as they were "not going to let the athletes down." Marisa Sodders, head of delegation for Lake Travis ISD Special Olympics said, "When our trailer was stolen, we put word out and the race director called his team who was having practice today in Hays – who canceled their practice and let our athletes borrow the bikes. Also, the bike mechanic happened to have a couple of extra trikes as well." She added, with tears in her eyes, "Seeing everyone come together has been amazing." For more details visit: (KXAN.com)
  3. If you're craving authentic Chinese food, there are many restaurants in Austin that offer "hearty portions and flavors that will take you on a culinary journey around all eight styles of Chinese cuisine." Whether you're in a mood for something sweet, spicy, sour or "a little bit of everything," you can find them all at these "10 best places for Chinese food in Austin." To see the list with menu details, visit: (Moneyinc)

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Today in Austin:

  • Presidents' Day Student Holiday —Elementary Parent Conference/Secondary Staff Development at Austin schools. (All Day)
  • Cover to Cover: A Look at the Asiatic Fleet Exhibit at National Museum of the Pacific War. (9 a.m.)
  • Receive a Free Box of Girl Scout Cookies When You Donate Blood at We Are Blood. (9 a.m.)
  • Presidents' Day Live Music and Trivia in Austin at Jester King Brewery. (11 a.m.)
  • 11th Annual Presidents' Day Festival Virtual Event Hosted by JFK Library via Online. (11 a.m.)
  • Virtual Full Body Workout by Stronger Austin. (7 p.m.)
  • Spune Presents: Kyle Dion w/ KOOZE at Empire Control Room. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • "The basketball court at Pease Park Conservancy Kingsbury Commons will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 22. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause." (Facebook)
  • "Lost dog in the North Loop neighborhood! The dog's name is Penny and was last seen near 38th 1/2 Street. The owner has had the pet for many years! Thank you for keeping an eye out. For details please visit (nokillnetwork.org)." (Nextdoor)
  • "A Barton Creek West neighbor highly recommends Davickatx Power Washing! They have used many pressure washing companies over the years, but this one was excellent! They did an amazing job on the patio with no chemicals or bleach and delivered a tremendous value for the price! For residential and commercial power washing services, call them at 512-993-0476." (Nextdoor)
  • "A lost dog was found on South 1st and Eberhart in the Armadillo Park area. For details, please contact 512-750-2167." (Nextdoor)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another 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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