Plus, fall drink specials for you to try.
 
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69º | Rainy | 87% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:28 a.m. | Sunset 5:42 p.m.
 

🌳 Time to turn over a new leaf

The life and times of Flo, Barton Springs’ most famous tree
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Flo, pictured on a July day in 2019. | Photo via City of Austin
After nearly 100 years of providing shade for generations of swimmers, Flo — the pecan tree that leans over Barton Springs Pool — will be removed from its perch this week.

In August, the tree was diagnosed with brittle cinder fungus, a disease known to cause wood decay and total tree failure. Despite the Parks and Recreation Department’s efforts to prolong Flo’s life, the tree will be removed on Thursday, Oct. 5 as a safety precaution.

Community members will say goodbye to Flo with a celebration of life today at 6:30 p.m., featuring a water blessing and eulogy speakers. Before Flo goes, we want to tell you a bit about the tree’s legacy.

A black and white photo of Flo, the tree over Barton Springs Pool

Earliest photos of Flo show that the tree has been leaning over Barton Springs Pool for almost 100 years.

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Photo via the Dewey Mears Collection

The earliest known photos of Flo date back to ~1925, and the tree began leaning over the pool shortly afterward, by 1928. Flo survived a flood — which washed away a small wooden bath house — in 1935 and soon gained a retaining wall with updated stairs in 1946.

Sometime between 1948 and 1958, Flo’s first supports were installed and the hollow cavity in its trunk was filled with bricks as a seal. In the mid-1970s, Flo was refilled with a combination of sand cement and pumice.

In anticipation of Flo’s eventual failure, a new tree was planted just uphill sometime in the 1970s or 1980s. Originally, the parks department planned to train the tree to lean, just like Flo. Decades later, Flo’s replacement tree is fully grown and healthy.

Once Flo is gone, the city plans to use the intact wood to memorialize the tree through creative reuse. In the meantime, the city is collecting memories and photos of Flo, which you can view here.
 
Events
Wednesday, Oct. 4
  • The Tallest Man On Earth | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 6 p.m. | Historic Scoot Inn, 1308 E. 4th St., Austin | $35 | The Swedish singer-songwriter will share the stage with Andrea von Kampen.
Thursday, Oct. 5
  • Power the Migration: A Monarch Exhibition | Now-Friday, Oct. 13 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin | Free | Learn about the incredible power of monarch butterflies, which travel through Texas twice per year during their annual migration.
  • The Soul Rebels | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 8 p.m. | Antone’s Nightclub, 305 E. 5th St., Austin | $30 | Start the weekend early with this Thursday night show also featuring Kam Franklin.
  • Welsh Avenue | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 8 p.m. | Mohawk Austin, 912 Red River St., Austin | $15 | Ragabash and Buzzard Company will also perform at this concert from the Round Rock artist.
Friday, Oct. 6
  • Maie Day Presents: Prime Rib Fridays | Friday, Oct. 6-Friday, Nov. 29 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Maie Day, 1603 S. Congress Ave., Austin | $19 | Indulge on a thick slice of wagyu prime rib with au jus and horseradish cream until sold out.
  • Michigander | Friday, Oct. 6 | 9-10 p.m. | ACL Live, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin | $18-$20 | Catch the ACL performer on his “It Will Never Be The Same Tour” at this ACL Fest Nights show.
Events calendar here
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Wellness

3 hair thinning FAQs (and how Nutrafol can help)
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Q: Does menopause affect hair?
A: As menopause begins, estrogen and progesterone decline, potentially contributing to thinning.

Q: Does hair change as you age?
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
News Notes
Tech
  • FEMA plans to test its Emergency Alert system today between 1:20 p.m. and 1:50 p.m. This means your phone will receive a message from the federal agency around that time frame. Remember: This is a test.
Announced
  • Kali Uchis said she will not be at ACL Festival this year in an Instagram story, although no reason was given. Festival organizers have yet to comment on whether or not her performance will be replaced.
Coming Soon
  • The Karen’s Diner tour is making a stop in Austin — what do you mean you haven’t booked yet? The restaurant’s notoriously sassy servers will be in Austin on Saturday, Jan. 20 + Sunday, Jan. 21. Tickets start at $47, so be there or be square.
Weather
  • Austin’s latest ice storm created more than 170,000 tons of storm debris — enough to fill Q2 Stadium four times — according to a new report by Austin Resource Recovery. (KXAN)
Eat
  • Con Madre Kitchen, TenTen, Walton’s Fancy + Staple, and several other Austin restaurants and bars will offer discounts to ACL-goers over the next two weekends. Expect specials like $5 cocktails, 20% off your tab, and free chicken karaage. (Eater Austin)
Holiday
  • The family behind DiagonAlleyATX will take a hiatus from its elaborate, Harry Potter-themed holiday displays this year. Worry not, the family solemnly swears they’ll be up to no good again in 2024.
Ranked
  • Austin is home to two of Forbes’ top 100 richest people in America: Elon Musk, in second place with $190.5 billion, and Michael Dell, in 18th place with $50.1 billion. Since last year, Musk’s wealth decreased by $28.5 billion.
Answered
  • According to our calculations (and ~300 responses to our polls), around 36% of ATXtoday readers plan to attend ACL Fest this year, and 64% don’t plan to brave the festival. Of that 35%, half of them plan to attend just weekend one, 43% will be at just weekend two, and the remaining 7% will attend both.
Finance
Drink

🎃 Espresso yourself

Fall drink specials to try during October
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Jo’s Coffee is not playing around with its festive fall drink menu. | Photo by Rickyann Ramos
When the weather drops below 90º, it’s officially sweater weather in ATX. We’re celebrating the best way we know how: with a delicious autumnal drink.

Foxtrot | Multiple locations
Don’t miss the caramel apple and pumpkin pie lattes.

Halycon | 905 Aldrich St.
Halcyon’s Mueller location is serving up a festive Jack-o'-lantern latte and pumpkin spice matcha latte.

Jo’s Coffee | Multiple locations
This well-loved coffee chain’s fall-themed specials include horchata chai, bananas foster latte, “campfire” cold brew, and pumpkin latte.

Merit Coffee | Multiple locations
Get your hands on a berry cobbler matcha, shaken maple pecan latte, or a harvest spice latte.

Mozart’s Coffee Roasters | 3825 Lake Austin Blvd.
Harry Potter fans will want to stop by this lakeside spot for some butter beer on draft.

Sa-Tén Coffee + Eats | 916 Springdale Rd., Bldg. 3, Ste. #101
Indulge in a black sesame hojicha latte, tiramisu cold brew, apple oat crisp steamer, or ginger peach yuzu lemonade.
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Wellness
Try This
  • Treat yourself to a self-care upgrade with Roosevelt Supply Co’s Anti-Aging Face Lotion. Keep your skin looking fresh and youthful.
Drink
  • Ghosts have never looked cuter than on these Halloween glass can cups. Snag them from one of Etsy’s Star Sellers (read: smooth shipping + great reviews).
Seasonal
  • Looking for something comfy for fall? This best-selling crewneck sweater can be customized to your style, thanks to colors from nutmeg to apricot to rose red.
Outdoors
  • If you’re camping, lounging, or cheering from the sidelines, make things more comfortable with a heated, cushioned folding chair. Adjust the temperature between three heat settings.
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
It’s not ACL for me unless I plan out my outfits weeks in advance. This year, you can catch me wearing platform Crocs, breathable athleisure, and possibly a light rain slicker.
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