Today is Friday the 13th, and thanks to a few helpful tips from our readers, we have the tips you need to make it extra lucky.
Take notes — here’s our collaborative guide for navigating good and bad luck in Austin.
What would bring an Austinite bad luck?
- “Leaving trash in green spaces (parks, greenbelts, the lake). Extra bad luck for those who leave unconsumed food in dog parks where dogs can potentially eat it and get sick.”
- “Drive aggressively in Austin’s infamous traffic.”
- Need a break from the roads? Try taking the Red Line.
- “Poison Treaty Oak!”
- We can’t argue with that one — read more about the famous Austin tree.
What about good luck?
- “Adopting a dog from a local shelter! Especially in October, which is adopt a shelter dog month.”
- Find adoptable pets at Austin Pets Alive!, Austin Animal Center, and the Austin Humane Society.
- “Plant a tree”
- We suggest these local environmental nonprofits.