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Central Austin

• Barton Springs Road — This road was named after William “Uncle Billy” Barton, an early settler along the springs, who bought the surrounding land in 1837.
• Koenig Lane — According to the Austin History Center, this drive was likely named after Dr. Joseph Koenig, who founded the Violet Crown Heights neighborhood.
• Lamar Boulevard — This central pathway was named for Mirabeau B. Lamar, one of Austin’s founders who chose the capital city’s location.
• The Swisher Addition — Established in 1877 off of South Congress Avenue, this urban addition has streets named after the family that once owned them: Milton, James, Gibson, Newton, Nickerson, Monroe, Annie, Mary, Elizabeth and Nellie streets.

• Blackademics TV | Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 7 p.m. | George Washington Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina St., Austin | Free | The nationally broadcast series about Black scholarship is going live in Austin.
• Juicebar: Freshly Squeezed Sketch Comedy | Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 9:30 p.m. | Fallout Theater, 616 Lavaca St., Austin | $8-$10 | Catch this Austin-based comedy collective perform an hour of fast-paced sketch comedy.

• Romeo and Juliet | Thursday, Feb. 9-Sunday, Feb. 19 | Times vary | Sam Bass Community Theatre, 600 N. Lee St., Round Rock | $12-$18 | Take in a production of William Shakespeare’s early-career tragedy about two young star-crossed lovers.

• Harlem Globetrotters | Friday, Feb. 10 | 7 p.m. | Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $28-$133 | You’ll be wowed at these performative basketball stars.

• Mush Love: A Mushroom Gardening Workshop | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 9-11 a.m. | Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | Free | Join in for an outdoor, hands-on workshop.
• Galentine’s Brunch | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Trace Austin, 200 Lavaca St., Austin | $18 | Come for the bottomless waffle bar.
• Austin Chinese Cultural Festival | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 12-6 p.m. | Brentwood Christian School, 11908 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin | Free | Experience dragon and lion dances, Chinese cuisine, cultural exhibits, crafts, photo booths, games, and live performances.

• Super Bowl LVII Party | Sunday, Feb. 12 | Jester King Brewing, 13187 Fitzhugh Rd., Austin | $25-$30 | Enjoy the game with a Jester King beer, specialty cocktails, and some goats.

• 59º | Morning thunderstorms | 88% chance of rain
• Thunderstorms and 45-mph winds today could disrupt Austin Energy crews working to restore power from last week’s historic ice storm. With more than 1,000 workers in the field, the company is hopeful the storm won’t undo any progress. (KUT)

• Austinite and jack-of-all-trades Matthew McConaughey has a few new projects coming up after a quiet 2022. The star will voice Elvis Presley in animated Netflix series “Agent Elvis,” and rumors are circulating that he may join the “Yellowstone” franchise. 🎬 (Austin American-Statesman)

• The Travis County Commissioners Court has approved a $3 million grant for The Other Ones Foundation to construct a new transitional shelter. The funds will be used to build 200 individual units, restroom facilities, and community spaces, plus create new services. (KVUE)

• The city will need to pay out $90 million to evict Lonestar Airport Holdings, the company that runs the airport’s South Terminal. The amount — more than 46 times the original offer — was ordered by a panel of special commissioners in the Travis County Probate Court. 🛫 (KUT)
• A 67-acre industrial park is in the works in Southeast Austin from Dallas-based developer Jackson-Shaw Co. The project, called ATX 130, is expected to break ground in a matter of weeks. (Austin Business Journal)

• Win Son, a critically acclaimed New York-based Taiwanese restaurant, is coming to the Capital City. The restaurant will pop up at Nixta Taqueria at noon on Saturday, Feb. 18 until sold out. (Eater Austin)

• Independent Pet Partners Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a plan to sell and close stores, meaning Austin’s two Natural Pawz and two Kriser’s Natural Pet locations could close. (Austin Business Journal)

• Whoops, we need to go back to geology class. In yesterday’s newsletter, we said UT researchers discovered a new layer of the Earth 100 ft below the surface — thankfully for humankind, the molten rock is actually 100 miles deep.

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• Adopt a segment of at least half a mile within Austin city limits for two years.
• Organize at least four clean-ups per year and submit reports.
• Pay an annual fee ranging from $100-$1,500, depending on the group’s size.
• Assemble a volunteer group, as individuals are not eligible to adopt a street.
• Apply here.

• Adopt a two-mile stretch of non-Interstate highway for at least two years.
• Agree to pick up litter quarterly, or more in high-traffic areas.
• Apply here.