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🌱 TX Longhorn Signs With Lamborghini + Stolen Bust Bought At Goodwill

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Happy Friday, Austin! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in Austin.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 97 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories in Austin today:

  1. Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 8, and there are lots of ways in Austin to celebrate the special day! Although brunch is a good way to start the celebration, there are actually many events in town that aren't brunch, so you can celebrate with mom all day long! Happy Mother's Day! For a list of events with details visit: (KVUE.com)
  2. Texas Longhorn Bijan Robinson recently "signed a name, image and likeness contract with a Lamborghini dealership in Austin." Last season, the 20 year old "rushed for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns... while adding 26 catches for 295 yards and four more scores" and "in the 2022 campaign," he will "be a centerpiece for the Texas offense." For more visit: (Bleacher Report)
  3. Singer Harry Styles will make a stop in Austin during his "Love on Tour 2022" concerts. The singer will give five performances at Austin's Moody Center from Sept. 25-Oct. 2. During his performances, he will sing songs from his "new album 'Harry's House, which includes the first single 'As It Was,' which comes out on May 20." To sign up for presale tickets visit Moody Center's link on Twitter, and for more details visit: (KXAN.com)
  4. A "portrait bust purchased at an Austin Goodwill in 2018 for $35" is currently on display at a museum in San Antonio, Texas. It turns out that it's actually a "Roman artifact stolen from Germany by Allies during World War II." Austin antiques dealer, Laura Young, originally bought it because she "wanted to figure out what the sculpture was, so she did some research and eventually confirmed that the head was a portrait bust of a man named Drusus Germanicus" and "it was nearly 2,000 years old." Unfortunately, Young couldn't keep or sell the artifact as it was originally stolen, so "she sought legal assistance to figure out how to get Germanicus' bust to a more appropriate place and "after a long and complicated process, Young and her lawyer finally got a deal." It "will go back to Germany" but for now, it is "on loan at the San Antonio Museum of Art's "A Roman Portrait from Germany in Texas" exhibit until May 21. To see it, purchase your ticket here and for more information visit: (KVUE.com)

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Today in Austin:

From my notebook:

  • "Horns up for Texas Women's Tennis at The University of Texas at Austin!" (Facebook)
  • "Take a moment to make sure you register your student for the 2022-2023 school year at Austin ISD! Scan the QR code or visit www.austinisd.org/enroll to enroll. If you have questions text 'enroll' to 512-886-6434." (Facebook)
  • "Congratulations to The Settlement Home for Children's May Employee of the Month, Tish Nunez! In their nominations, her peers said 'She is always looking out for what is best for the kiddos and able to challenge them to grow and begin their transition into young adults. She has such great rapport with the residents and always handles high-pressure situations with grace. She is always looking to learn new skills and to grow in her own professional development.' We are so excited to honor you, Tish! Thank you for all that you do!" (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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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