First, the context

What would it do?

• Increasing the maximum number of units on most single-family lots to three, compared to the one or two currently allowed
• Removing restrictions on the number of unrelated adult occupants living in single-family homes

Where it’s at

• Lost Books: The Dark Matter of the Early Modern English Book Trade | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Harry Ransom Center, 300 W. 21st St., Austin | Free | Hear from Ohio State professor Alan B. Farmer about the loss of early books from England and Europe, and how it could change our view of history and culture.
• “The Golden Bachelor” Finale Party | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 7-9 p.m. | Vacancy Brewing, 415 E. St. Elmo Rd., Austin | Free | Take in the finale of “The Golden Bachelor” at this event featuring raffle prizes, roses, and BOXT rosé.

• 12 Days of Free Lunch ATX | Friday, Dec. 1-Tuesday, Dec. 12 | Times vary | Multiple locations, Austin | Free | Patronize a different local business for the first 12 days of December in support of Free Lunch ATX, starting with Joann’s Fine Foods at 1224 S. Congress Ave.
• Tree Lighting & Cookies for Caring | Friday, Dec. 1 | 5-7 p.m. | The Driskill, 604 Brazos St., Austin | Free | Shop for cookie tins, candles, and ornaments at this annual tree lighting ceremony.

• Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 5-9 p.m. | Downtown Austin, Congress Ave. between 9th and 11th streets , Austin | Free | This family-friendly event features food trucks, vendors, photos, and a Capitol tree lighting.
• Horror for the Holidays | Saturday, Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 3 | Times vary | Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | $16 | Make the season a little creepier with this gothic-themed holiday market, featuring Evil Santa, a Krampus parade, photo ops, and a silent auction.

• Literati Warehouse Book Sale | Tuesday, Dec. 5-Friday, Dec. 8 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Literati Fulfillment Center, 4509 Freidrich Lane, Bldg. 4, Ste 402, Austin | Free | Books are up to 60% off at this multi-day warehouse sale — purchase orders from librarians and educators will be accepted.

• Keep your eyes on the skies today, as meteorologists warn there’s a chance for strong storms — including tornadoes — along the I-35 corridor. Weather is expected to be at its worst between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Austin American-Statesman)

• East Austin seafood spot Este was listed as one of Esquire magazine’s Best New Restaurants in America. The restaurant, spearheaded by chef Fermín Nuñez, was the only Texas spot to make this year’s list.

• A land trade that could provide the city with new parkland may move one step closer to reality. City Council will review the swap — which would provide Oracle with a nine-acre site at 2525 S. Lakeshore Blvd. in exchange for a ~50-acre plot near Walnut Creek and US 183 — today. (Community Impact Austin)

• Birders spotted a gray-collared becard in the Rio Grande Valley, marking the rare bird’s first recorded appearance in Texas and third in the US. The small brown, gray, and white bird’s primary habitats are northwestern Mexico, El Salvador, and Nicaragua. (KXAN)

• Austin scored the No. 1 spot on WalletHub’s recent ranking of Best College Towns in America. The Capital City scored highest for social environment + academic and economic opportunities, but not so highly for wallet friendliness.

• Construction on Hill Country Studios, an 800,000-sqft film studio coming to San Marcos, will begin in February. When completed, the entire facility will contain 12 sound stages, four workshops, and 250,000 sqft of office space. (KUT)

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• The Frida roll, containing yellowtail, avocado, serrano, and Sriracha
• Panko crusted sea bass
• Bao carnitas
• Aji pepper risotto