Locals shared their dating horror stories from around Austin, and they did not disappoint. | Graphic via Canva, Google Maps
Grab your flashlights and gather ‘round, Austinites. It’s storytime.
Earlier this month, we asked readers to share dating horror stories that tragically occurred while trying to find love in the Capital City. Without further ado, we’re presenting our top submissions, just in time for Halloween.
Editor’s note: these submissions have been edited for readability.
That’s ruff
“Dated someone who (brushed) his dog’s teeth with his toothbrush. Proceeded to wash the toothbrush in the washing machine… then proceeded to brush his teeth with the same toothbrush. 🤯 The audacity to proceed to cheat on me.”
Didn’t quite hook ‘em
“When I was a freshman at the University of Texas, a friend of a friend got me a blind date with a very handsome young man. Hopefully to impress him, I put on my new leather vest.
Shortly after arriving at the UT game, I realized that the vest was not a good choice. I began to sweat profusely in the 100-degree heat. Even worse, the vest must not have been properly cured and it began to rub off all over me and my date. Right after the game, he took me back to my dorm. I never saw him again.”
Ready to unburden yourself of an embarrassing or cringe-worthy dating story? You can still submit your freaky first date or the break-up that haunts you for a chance to be featured in the future.
Food For Thought | 6-9 p.m. | ACL Live | $250 | Join in on an evening of fine dining to support mental health services, basic needs resources, and more opportunities for students in Central Texas.
Drag Bingo | 7-9 p.m. | Lefty’s Brick Bar | Cost of purchase | Play bingo hosted by local drag queen Louisianna Purchase with a Halloween-themed cocktail in-hand.
Howl O’Weenie | 5-8 p.m. | Mañana Dos | Cost of purchase | Bring your furry friend along to eat candy, sip mulled wine, and see blues rock artist Sam Pace.
Screen on the Green: “Beetlejuice” | 7 p.m. | Fareground | Cost of purchase | Watch the 1988 classic while you sip seasonal cocktails + enjoy complimentary popcorn.
Friday, Nov. 1
Halloween Party with Kev Bev | 8:30 p.m. | Meanwhile Brewing Co. | Cost of purchase | Wear your Halloween costume to the brewery for a night of live music.
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Choo choo, train improvements coming through. CapMetro plans to build a second set of train tracks, aka a double-track, along the Red Line in east Austin. Other upcoming upgrades include new sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and a new platform at Plaza Saltillo Station. (KUT)
Development
A groundbreaking ceremony at 2 p.m. today will commemorate the start of construction on the I-35 Capital Express Central project. The Texas Department of Transportation will celebrate the beginning of the $4.5 billion expansion on the rooftop of the East Campus Garage. (KXAN)
Coming Soon
Dallas-based eatery Shug’s, known for its New York-style bagels, will open a new location in Austin next year. The new Clarksville restaurant will occupy the former space of the original Austin Java. (Eater Austin)
Biz
The Tesla Gigafactory in east Travis County is expected to undergo major renovations. Construction permits were filed for work on 5.2 million sqft of space, just weeks after the company announced plans to create autonomous robotaxis called Cybercabs. (KXAN)
Regional
Toys “R” Us will hold a ribbon-cutting celebration on Saturday, Nov. 2 for its new location at the Tanger Outlets in San Marcos. The retailer, which halted its brick-and-mortar operations in 2018, will only return to its original business model in a few markets. (Austin Business Journal)
Holiday
The Light Park is coming to the Austin area for the first time. The mile-long, drive-thru holiday lights experience will be open at the Dell Diamond parking lot in Round Rock Friday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Jan. 5. (CultureMap Austin)
Sports
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Halloween is almost here. I’ll be carving pumpkins, drinking ale, and handing out candy to trick-or-treaters — but don’t miss our guide to Halloween events in Austin if you haven’t made plans yet.
