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Austin City Trivia | 1-3 p.m. | Jester King Brewing | Cost of purchase | Take your crew to compete in a special holiday-themed trivia game hosted by ATX City Trivia.
Cozy Holiday Movie Night | 7-9 p.m. | Cape Bottle Room | Cost of purchase | Drink hot mulled wine while you watch classic holiday films.
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Holiday Movie Marathon | 12 p.m. | Meanwhile Brewing Co. | Cost of purchase | Cozy up at the brewery for an all-day film fest, featuring movies like “Frozen,” “A Christmas Story,” and “Home Alone.”
Wednesday, Dec. 25
Dale Watson’s Annual Christmas Show + Dance | 10 p.m. | The Continental Club | $15+ | Two-step to the tunes of this honky-tonk musician, who is also a member of the Austin Music Hall of Fame.
Friday, Dec. 27
Koe Wetzel | 7-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $29+ | Keep the holiday festivities going at “Wetzel’s Wonderland Live” with special guests Morgan Wade and Stephen Wilson Jr.
Confituras Little Kitchen, a jam and biscuit shop at 2129 Goodrich Ave., closed its brick-and-mortar location yesterday after six years in business. Don’t fret — you’ll still be able to find its locally sourced preservatives at the Barton Creek Farmers Market.
Stat
Austinites spend more of their income on rent now than in previous years, according to a new study by Harvard University. Over half of Austin renters spend more than 30% of their paychecks on rent and utilities, a ~4% increase from 2022. (KUT)
Environment
When you’re ready to be rid of your all-natural holiday tree, be sure to recycle it at one of the city’s 38th Annual Holiday Tree Recycling events. Curbside customers of the City of Austin can also leave their trees on the curb starting on Thursday, Dec. 26.
Edu
Austin Community College bought the historic Ford building in downtown Lockhart to serve as its new ACC Lockhart campus. The 20,000 sqft property was purchased for $2.8 million. Officials are currently planning the building’s redevelopment, and an opening date is yet-to-be determined. (Austin American-Statesman)
Regional
The Round Rock Public Library’s ball python Rocksssanne will retire on Saturday, March 1, following a series of farewell events next year. The ssslithering sssuperstar, who frequents storytimes and local schools, was adopted by the library in 2000 and will turn 28 years old in January. (KXAN)
Tech
There’s a new app in town.Mozi lets you know when you’re in the same city or at the same event as other friends. For instance, f you’re headed to the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar (or any other winter events), you can use the app to meet up with other people you know who’ll be there.
Sports
The Mavericks will take on the Portland Trail Blazers tonight at 7:30 p.m. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Number
$1.14 trillion. That’s the staggering number that consumer credit card debt reached in 2024, highlighting a widespread financial struggle. If your debt exceeds $10,000, Freedom Debt Relief could help with a personalized debt settlement plan + creditor negotiations — all with one low monthly payment.*
Trending
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The Buy
The Buy
A beanie bottle stopper — because it’s only fair that your unfinished bottle of wine gets to sport a winter look this season, too.
Happy holidays, y’all. If you’re entertaining friends and family over the next few days, we suggest visiting one of these 25 holiday bars or seeing a festive light display.
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