🌱 SXSW Wraps Up + Jet A Jet Resolution + Boutique Hotels In Town

Happy Wednesday, people of Austin! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here's everything you need to know today in Austin.

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 72 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today in Austin:

1. The 2022 South by Southwest (SXSW) Austin event has wrapped up for the year, and after three years of being held virtually due to COVID-19, this year's in-person event "felt more historic than ever." From March 11-20, the 10-day "conference highlighted some of the most inspired thinkers and industry leaders across 15 tracks, 9 summits, and SXSW community-curated sessions" and "served as an epic reunion of creatives from around the world, eager to share new ideas and get moving on solutions." For this year's event highlights, and for updates on participation opportunities and 2023 registration and application information, follow SXSW "on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn and SXSW News. (sxsw.com)
2. Jet-A jet fuel facility "is part of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's master plan for growth, which was approved by the city council in 2018," and it is "needed to keep up with increasing airline and passenger demand." Vanessa Fuentes, an Austin City Council member, is asking council members "to approve a resolution "for the Austin airport to relocate its proposed jet fuel farm" and "require an environmental justice analysis to be performed along with 'robust community engagement.'" On Jan. 29, the airport hosted an information session for concerned residents in the area and on Thursday, April 7, city council members will discuss Fuentes' resolution. For more details visit: (KVUE.com)
3. Visitors love Austin for its "unique dining and shopping opportunities," but they'll probably love it more when they find out about the "fabulous boutique hotel properties" in town! Let your friends and out-of-town visitors know about the local boutique hotels and check them out for yourself at: (StyleBlueprint)

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Today in Austin:

• Virtual Zumba Online Class by Stronger Austin. (6 a.m.)
• Donate Blood and get a free short stack from IHOP at We Are Blood. (9 a.m.)
• KMFA Midday Concert: Chestnuts of Operatic Repertory at the Draylen Mason Music Studio. (Noon)
• School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) Meeting at Austin ISD. For information contact committee coordinator Bethany Shaw at bethany.shaw@austinisdpolice.org. (5:30 p.m.)
• KYLE — I MISS U Tour with Leven Kali at Empire Control Room and Garage. (7 p.m.)
• Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" at Bass Concert Hall. (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• "Austin PBS is now officially broadcasting out of its new state-of-the-art facility at ACC Highland!" (Facebook)
• "Austin ISD wants to thank the Austin Ed Fund for supporting the upcoming Austin ISD Pride Week and Party in the Park on Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.! Their commitment to creating an inclusive space in the classrooms is crucial. Visit https://bit.ly/AISDpride2022 to learn more about becoming a sponsor this year." (Facebook)
• "The 2022 LEAD Summit is the conference for young professionals in Central Texas and the Austin Chamber of Commerce is excited to be a Community Partner. Learn more and register to join us at the in-person conference on Friday, April 29. For details visit (austinyc.org)." (Facebook)

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— 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!