Plus, a look into the Henry Green Madison Cabin restoration project.
 
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69º | Rainy | 87% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:28 a.m. | Sunset 5:42 p.m.
 

🚦 Say no to red lights and yes to the Red Line

11 reasons to ride CapMetro’s Red Line, Austin’s first railway
The Red Line pulling into the Downtown station.
Give the Red Line a try and you might find your new favorite form of transportation. | Photo via CapMetro
Never fear, the Red Line is here.

City Editor Figi here. 👋 I took CapMetro’s Red Line for the first time this week, and I have to say, I was impressed. Although the city’s full rail system is still a work in progress, seeing it in action felt distinctly like taking the rails in major cities.

If you have yet to enjoy a ride on the Red Line, here are a few reasons to give it a try.
  • You don’t have to be walking distance to a station — although it helps — to take the Red Line. Leander, Lakeline, and Howard Stations offer Park & Ride, where you can leave your car for free.
  • Taking a ride won’t set you back much — single rides on the commuter rail are $3.50, or $7 for a day pass. A 31-day pass will run you $96.25.
  • Anyone under the age of 18 can ride the rail for free.
  • You can buy tickets through your phone on the CapMetro App.
  • The rail spans 32 miles and has nine stations near major areas of town.
Benches under a red pavilion sit between the train tracks.

The Howard Station is a quiet Park & Ride, where you can park your car for free while you take the metro.

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Photo by ATXtoday

  • Riding the line from Howard Station to Downtown took ~30 minutes and eliminated the need to pay for parking.
  • The cabin was comfortable and clean, with plenty of room for bikes, groceries, and backpacks.
  • I had a really productive day when I took the rail, perhaps due to the free Wi-Fi on board.
  • If the Red Line doesn’t take you to your final destination, bus connections are available at certain stations.
  • The Red Line offers supplemental trains on Austin FC game days, for an easy route to and from Q2 Stadium.
  • In the event of an emergency, Express, Flyer, Rail and RideShare customers can get a taxi home with the Guaranteed Ride Home program.
Are you RED-y?
Asked

In a perfect world, what would be your ideal mode of transportation?
A. By car
B. By rideshare
C. By light rail
D. By bike
How do you ride?
Events
Friday, June 16
  • “The Importance of Being Earnest” | Now-Sunday, June 18 | Times vary | Genesis Creative Collective, 1507 Wilshire Blvd., Austin | $15-$25 | Strap in for this Oscar Wilde classic, which follows a pair of Englishmen leading a double life in order to impress the women whose hearts they hope to win.
  • Deadeye | Friday, June 16 | 8:30 p.m. | 3TEN at ACL Live, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin | $21 | Celebrate the iconic works of the Grateful Dead at this tribute show.
Saturday, June 17
  • “ET The Extra-Terrestrial” in Concert | Saturday, June 17 | 8 p.m. | The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin | $19-$100 | Follow along the Steven Spielberg classic, with a score performed by a live symphony orchestra.
Sunday, June 18
  • Father’s Day Celebration | Sunday, June 18 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin | Free with admission | Play lawn games and snack on Casey’s New Orleans Snowballs for Father’s Day.
  • Texas Roller Derby | Sunday, June 18 | 6 p.m. | Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | $30 | It’s the Hellcats vs. Putas del Fuego at this showdown.
Monday, June 19
  • Lazy Bird | Monday, June 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Meanwhile Brewing Co., 3901 Promontory Point Dr., Austin | Free | Tune in for a free show from this jazz combo band.
Events calendar here
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Active

Register for the Stars and Stripes Half Marathon
A group of runners at the start of a marathon
Runners can compete in the Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K. | Photo provided by Athlete Guild
Attention runners: Lace up your shoes and experience America the beautiful with The Stars and Stripes Half Marathon on Saturday, July 22. With a start + finish at New Braunfels’ Stars and Stripes Drive-In Theatre and set on scenic country roads, this race is one of the fastest and flattest races in our region. Runners of all skill levels are invited to participate — and receive a t-shirt + medal at the finish line.

Registration for the half marathon starts at $85. Pro tip: Register before Friday, July 7 to avoid a price bump.
Lace up, Austin
News Notes
Number
  • 880. That’s how many homes are expected to be built in a new Kyle community called Freedom at Anthem. Landsea Homes Corporation broke ground on the development on Thursday, and homes ranging from 1,500 to 2,900 sqft are expected to be completed in 2024. (KXAN)
Open
  • Austin Beerworks’ second taproom, located at 10300 Springdale Rd., is now open. The new space spans 64 acres, offers its signature brews, and will soon host burger food truck Yellow Bell. (Eater Austin)
Civic
  • Ahead of potentially record-breaking heat, Austin Energy is offering a $50 credit to residential customers in exchange for one thing: access to your smart thermostat. Enrolling in the Power Partner program allows the energy service to adjust your temperature by 2º-4º on days with high energy demand. (KUT)
Legacy
  • LeAnn Mueller, the owner of East Austin’s la Barbecue, died at the age of 51 alongside friends and family on Wednesday. Outside of running a successful restaurant, LeAnn made a career for herself doing photography for magazines like Rolling Stone. (KXAN)
Edu
  • Texas State University, Austin Community College, and Round Rock ISD joined forces to tackle the local teacher shortage with a dual-credit program. The initiative will allow high school students to get transferable credit to Texas State, and allow Texas State students to teach in RRISD on residency. (KVUE)
State
  • The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced grants to improve emergency response services, including $200 million for Texas’ 988 Crisis Lifeline. The hotline took 12,000 calls last month alone. (KXAN)
Concert
  • Get ready to feel the beat, because Seismic Dance Event’s lineup is here. Austinites can enjoy electronic music from deadmau5, Kaskade, and Chris Lake at the three-day festival from Friday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Nov. 12. Tickets start at $180 for a weekend pass.
Wellness
City

🏠 Restoring the Henry Green Madison Cabin

The Henry Green Madison Cabin’s restoration project is underway
A view of the Henry Green Madison Cabin, which sits behind a large tree.
The Austin Parks Foundation has secured additional funding from Preservation Austin and the Texas Preservation Trust Fund of the Texas Historical Commission to help efforts. | Photo via Austin Parks Foundation
The historic Henry Green Madison Cabin is getting a little TLC.

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, the Austin Parks Foundation, and Preservation Austin are funding restoration efforts on the cabin located at 807 E. 11th St. in Rosewood Park.

The cabin was built during the 1860s by Henry Green Madison, who was born into enslavement in Tennessee. Once in Austin, Henry became the first Black Austin City Council member.

The structure was discovered inside an existing house by a demolition crew in 1968, moved to Rosewood Park in 1973, and designated as a landmark in 1976.

So far, APF has secured at least $85,000 to work on window and door restoration, repairs to log walls, and roof replacement.

Want to learn more? Visit PARD and APF’s booth at Rosewood Park’s 2023 Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17 from 12-9 p.m.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Figi
From the editor
Speaking of CapMetro, anyone in need of going to a cooling center this summer can get a free ride. All city parks and libraries will serve as cooling centers during normal hours this summer — so you can stay ice cold.
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