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📇 There’s an Almanac for that

Farmer’s Almanac predicts an unseasonably cold winter for Texans
The Austin skyline as seen from Lady Bird Lake, with buildings reflected in the water.
After more than 30 triple-digit days in a row, this chilly day might look like a mirage. | Photo by ATXtoday
It may not seem like it, but this record-breakingly hot summer won’t last forever.

The 2024 Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts an unseasonably cold and stormy winter as El Niño — a climate phenomenon that often brings wetter, cooler weather to Texas — rolls in.

A map showing predictions for winter weather across the US.

After a hot, hot summer, Austinites are ready for a cool-down.

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Graphic courtesy of the Farmers’ Almanac

Don’t get too excited just yet. Until then, the almanac predicts September, October, and November will still be warmer and drier than usual. October, which is typically the second-stormiest month of the year for Austin, is forecast to have at least two fewer inches of rain than average.

How accurate is that prediction? The almanac has been recording and tracking weather patterns since 1792 (when George Washington was president), using a secret formula developed by the almanac’s first editor, Robert B. Thomas.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac claims to be accurate 80% of the time, but a 2010 University of Illinois study showed about 50% overall accuracy, so we’re getting a second opinion.

A graphic of the US, showing temperature changes have equal chances of being lower or higher than normal in Austin.

According to the National Weather Service, this winter could go either way.

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Graphic via National Weather Service

According to the National Weather Service, temperatures from November-January have equal chances of being above or below average. It’s likely that the upcoming winter will be stormier than average, as the NWS predicts 33-40% chances of above-average precipitation.

Don’t expect things to cool down until the end of October, as the NWS predicts a 50-60% chance of higher temperatures over the next 90 days.

Precipitation from now to October could go either way, as the NWS doesn’t have strong correlation for above or below-average storms.

Phew. All that is to say, don’t put away the sunscreen just yet, but brace for potentially chilly temperatures ahead.
Events
Wednesday, Aug. 9
  • Guillermo’s Classical Music Trivia Night | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 7-9 p.m. | Friends & Allies Brewing, 979 Springdale Rd., Austin | Free | Flex your knowledge of classical music and earn the coveted “Beethoven Bust” at this trivia night.
  • Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Round Rock Express | Now-Sunday, Aug. 13 | Times vary | Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock | $17-$78 | Root (root, root) for the home team at this baseball match-up.
Thursday, Aug. 10
  • Yoga and Sound in the Villa | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 7-8:15 p.m. | The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th St., Austin | $30 | Practice yoga with Shuniya Yoga Collective and enjoy the grounds of Laguna Gloria afterward.
Friday, Aug. 11
  • Comedy Glow Show! | Friday, Aug. 11 | 7-11 p.m. | FSG Prints, 211 E. Alpine Rd., Austin | $15-$20 | This traveling psychedelic comedy event, created by Austinite Joey Z., includes glowy visuals and complimentary drinks.
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Theatre

🎶 Going to a go-go at ZACH Theatre
promotional photo for a musical theatre production
Songs performed in the musical include “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” and Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth” and “Mad About You.” | Photo provided by ZACH Theatre
That may be a Smokey Robinson song, but “Head Over Heels” is a hit Broadway musical featuring music from the iconic 80s rock band The Go-Go’s, the latest production coming to ZACH Theatre.

But there’s a catch: The musical isn’t actually about The Go-Gos, but about a beloved kingdom that needs rescuing, and the laugh-out-loud journey the royal family takes to save it.

Bonus: Original Go-Go member Kathy Valentine leads the all-band.

See it for yourself Tuesday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Sept. 10. Performance times vary.
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News Notes
Development
  • The Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County Courthouse needs a little TLC. The Commissioners Court approved $100,000 in funding to hire a preservation architect to draft restoration plans in hopes of securing funding from the Texas Historical Commission. (KXAN)
Health
  • Austin-based pharmaceutical company Cassava Sciences reported “remarkable progress” in developing treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. A recent trial with one of the company’s medications, called simufilam, slowed cognitive decline by up to 38% compared to placebo. (KXAN)
Try This
  • Calling all UT Austin students — staying fed during the school year is important. Stay fueled while on campus with this guide, including sushi bites from Nori, sandwiches from FoodHeads, and Mexican food from El Patio. (Eater Austin)
Community
  • The Austin Public Library system expanded its passport services to three more locations. Previously only available at the Central Library, Austinites can now make appointments at the Ruiz Branch, Spicewood Springs Branch, and Recycled Reads Bookstore. (KVUE)
Holiday
  • Mark your calendars for next year — August 8 is now National Whataburger Day. The fast food chain rolled out the orange carpet yesterday to celebrate the proclamation in tandem with its 73rd birthday. Happy birthday, Whataburger.
Eat
  • You can savor those last days of summer for a little cheaper, thanks to Kerbey Lane All Day Cafe’s Kids Eat Free special. From Monday, Aug. 14-Friday, Aug. 25, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée at all locations.
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Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
Concert

🎸 See The Maine for free

Rock band The Maine will perform for free at Domain NORTHSIDE
A black and white photo of the five members of The Maine in suits.
The Tempe, Arizona-based band has released eight studio albums in 16 years. | Photo courtesy of The Maine
We “Must Be Dreaming” because rock band The Maine is bringing its music to Austin... for free.

As part of Domain NORTHSIDE’s free community concert series, which has also put on free shows from Hawthorne Heights and Suki Waterhouse, The Maine will take to the stage on Saturday, Sept. 30., joined by pop-punk band Broadside.

After an exclusive acoustic set — accessible through a sweepstakes via 101X radio — on Domain NORTHSIDE’s 30,000-sqft rooftop mural, the band will join the crowd on the ground for a 75-90 minute set.

Visitors can also enjoy streetside pop-up bars, yard games, and photo opportunities during the show.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m. Can’t make it? The show will also be streamed from Domain NORTHSIDE’s YouTube channel.
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Read
  • The latest Kindle model — the Kindle Paperwhite — boasts a glare-free display, warm light options for night, and is waterproof from the beach to the bath.
Trending
  • The buzziest deodorant in the beauty scene: Lume whole body deodorant. Free of aluminum or baking soda, it offers odor protection anywhere and everywhere.
Award
  • The 2023 Etsy Design Award Winners are here. Check out extraordinary, imaginative items including cactus leather bags, whimsical dandelion lamps, and donut mugs.
Pets
  • Want to give your pup a paw-sitive surprise? Spoil them with treats from Botanical Bones – guaranteed to fit any pup’s personality.
 
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
I’m a firm believer in “little treat” culture — a form of self care that involves rewarding yourself with just that — a little treat.

Leaving the house? I’m going to JuiceLand. Going on a walk? Can’t do that without an H-E-B coconut bar. Had a hard day? I’m getting boba from Terrazzo Tea. What’s your go-to little treat and where do you get it? Let me know.
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