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🌱 Vision Zero Goal Murals + SXSW Future Of Food + Austin Steak
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Austin.
Happy Saturday, Austin! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 66 Low: 45.
Here are the top stories today in Austin:
- "This year 116 people have been killed on Austin roadways" despite the community's "Vision Zero goal" to reduce injuries and deaths due to crashes. "To remind community members that crashes are not accidents," murals that "reflect impacts of car crashes on Austinites" were painted at Odom Pavilion and City Star Foods, located at 31 N. Interstate 35. The artwork is based on stories shared by crash survivors and their families and Austin Transportation invites the community to see them and to make them aware "that individual driving decisions matter." For more details visit: (AustinTexas.gov)
- The Future of Food at SXSW will take place from Friday, March 11-Friday, March 18. The event will feature more than 100 food experts, interactive foodie experiences and delicious eats for all! Event participants include Huston-Tillotson University, Food Tank, The James Beard Foundation, Little Herds, The Cook's Nook, and many more. All the events are free and open to the public, but registration is required. Register HERE but hurry because event spaces are limited! For more information visit: (Food Tank)
- Despite the recent cold weather, something hot is sizzling in the Austin area! From downtown to the east side of town, "there are some top steakhouses in Austin to choose from" either for "fine-dining" or "low-key" dinner plans. Visit one or more fine venues this weekend during date night or on an outing with family and friends! For a list of 10 best steakhouses in Austin visit: (austinot.com)
Today in Austin:
- Spark Love 5K at Wallace Middle School. (8 a.m.)
- As the world mourns Bob Saget, Books on Pod shares one of his final interviews via Podcast. For more information contact Melissa Watkins at 804-402-5316 or at melissa@ligerpartners.com. (10 a.m.)
- Vino Vinyasa at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Austin. (11 a.m.)
- Fourth Annual Day of Remembrance at National Museum of the Pacific War. More information at: https://www.pacificwarmuseum.org/visit. (2 p.m.)
- Full Moon Women's Cacao Ceremony at 3rd Eye Meditation Lounge and Elixir Bar. More information at: https://www.eventvesta.com/events/13036/t/tickets. (7:30 p.m.)
- Y'all Out Boy — Austin's Pop Punk and Cover Band at Empire Control Room and Garage. More info: https://www.eventvesta.com/events/11672/t/tickets. (8 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- "Austin Public Library is going fine-free! The Library Foundation of Austin is pleased to share that the Austin City Council has adopted an ordinance eliminating overdue fines for library materials returned or renewed past their due date. This is an important step in making sure the library remains accessible and open to all. Learn more about what this change means here: http://ow.ly/GonI50HYLHF." (Facebook)
- "In 1994, Nomena Rasolomalala became the first African American student-athlete to play for our Texas Women's Tennis program. During her tenure, Texas won a national championship in 1995 and finished with four conference titles. Hook 'em!" (Facebook)
- "Thank you to Dr. Jeremi Suri for bringing Chuck & Heath to talk to his History of the U.S. from 1865 class at The University of Texas at Austin about Pease Park Conservancy in the context of slavery, segregation, and urban development. We enjoyed this opportunity to engage with his students!" (Facebook)
- "Registration for Austin Parks and Recreation's Cultural & Arts Summer Camp opens online on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. for all Austin residents and at 1 p.m. for non-Austin residents. More information at: Summer Camps | AustinTexas.gov." (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!
