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| What Austin's Talking About |
| | More Thunderstorms Expected Today | Showers and thunderstorms are possible through the afternoon, National Weather Service meteorologists say. Dozens of roads were closed on Monday due to flooding. [National Weather Service] | | | How To Make Breakfast-Taco Nachos | I can’t believe I’ve never considered this! Breakfast-taco nachos include all the things you love about the classic Texas meal and puts ‘em on a sheet pan for sharing. [Texas Monthly] | | Why Austin Is Experiencing a Wildflower Superbloom | Steady rain in Austin recently is why more wildflowers than usual are popping up on roadsides and in meadows. Summer could also see an uptick in lush greenery if the rain keeps up. [Axios Austin] | | AISD Ends School Year With Nearly $100 Million Deficit | Austin Independent School District is ending its 2025-26 year with a $95 million deficit due, in part, to low enrollment numbers. This comes as the district is facing a possible budget deficit of $181 million for the next fiscal year. [Austin American-Statesman] |
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| Where To Celebrate Father’s Day 2026 in Austin |
|  | Fireworks, anyone?! (Photo courtesy of Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa) |
| Father’s Day is this Sunday and if you’re still trying to figure out how to celebrate the father in your life, we’ve got you covered! Here’s your guide to Father’s Day in Austin this year: | | Go to a Barbecue Competition | Pitmasters from Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma will compete in a barbecue contest at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, 8212 Barton Club Dr., on Saturday. The competition starts at 5:30 p.m. and includes tastings, drinks, live music, and fireworks. Tickets are $179 for adults. | | Laugh It Up | Tickets to comedian Nate Bargatze’s two Saturday shows at the Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr., are still available. Bargatze is the perfect comedian for a Father's Day activity — he does plenty of bits about being a dad. Tickets start at just $25 for his 3 p.m. show and $50 for the 7 p.m. show. | | Celebrate With a Mango Sundae | Gati is hosting its annual Summer Solstice Party on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in its parking lot at 1512 Holly St. The event is free to attend and includes a vendor market and a special sundae made with mango, sticky rice, coconut milk ice cream, and coconut sauce. Yum! | | See a Hot Rod | Head over to Little Darlin’ in South Austin, 6507 Circle S Road, on Father’s Day for a showing of pre-1988 hot rod, classic, and custom cars. The event is free to attend and includes live music, a vendor market, and is dog-friendly. The fun starts at 11 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m. | | Do Chicken Shit Bingo | The Little Longhorn Saloon, 5434 Burnet Road, hosts chicken shit bingo every Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets for the game cost $2. |
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