Imagine rising with the sun as you sip a coffee in this space, which is flanked by huge windows. | Photo courtesy ICON
ICON 3D Tech’s newest slate of homes in Wimberley, just 40 miles south of Austin, is ready for their first look.
Located in Wimberley Springs, the model home for the neighborhood is open for tours. The area contains eight single-family homes with four floorplans, ranging from ~2,900 to ~4,100 sqft and starting at ~$885,500.
Houses can also be upgraded to smooth out the walls.
Photo courtesy ICON
Folks are invited to tour The AlphaBeta Z home, an open floor plan design meant to blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living. At 4,115 sqft, the four-bedroom and three-and-a-half-bathroom home was built in five months, which is about half the time of a typical build the same size.
Inside, the home features ICON’s signature curved walls and two parallel structures that are connected by the living room, with floor-to-ceiling windows on two walls.
Free Day | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Zilker Botanical Garden | Free | Stroll through the gardens, see koi-filled ponds, and sit under heritage oak trees at no cost.
MLK Day Donation Drive | 12-5 p.m. | Tudor Cottage and Terrace in Pease Park | Cost of purchase | Bring items for a local food pantry and Austin Diaper Bank, or sign up for a volunteer shift at this community event.
Yoga & Yap | 6 p.m. | Downright Austin | Free with RSVP | Find your zen at this 45-minute class led by Studio Three, then sip fresh-pressed green juice, wellness shots, and mocktails.
Tuesday, Jan. 21
“Hamlet” | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Sterling Stage Austin | $10 | Enjoy pizza + gelato while you watch this Shakespearean tale unfold in an immersive atmosphere.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
Hi, How Are You Day Celebration | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Cosmic Saltillo | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the legacy of late Austin artist Daniel Johnston with coffee, music, and conversation surrounding mental health awareness.
PNC economists provide updated analyses and forecasts of trends throughout the year. | Photo provided by PNC
The new year is looking bright — and so is the 2025 economy. According to PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher, the US economy is in good shape, thanks to four primary drivers:
Low unemployment
Solid job gains
Good wage growth
Rising household wealth
Consider this: More jobs and rising wages often result in higher incomes and increased household spending. And since consumer spending makes up approximately two-thirds of the US economy, it’s reasonable to expect that the broader economy will expand too.
Other factors that support the health of the economy and quality of life include:
Slowing inflation
Continued strength in biz investment (think: equipment, workplaces, and technology for workers)
Falling interest rates and lower mortgage rates
Pro tip: PNC’s economic insights are updated throughout the year, so be sure to check back in.
ERCOT has placed Austin under weather watch from today through Thursday, Jan. 23 due to forecasted freezing temperatures. Grid conditions are expected to stay stable, but don’t forget to protect your plants and pets.
Civic
Monday, Jan. 20, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. City offices and library branches will be closed in observance. The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day March has been canceled due to possibly inclement weather, but you can still attend the Community Festival at Huston-Tillotson University on Saturday, Feb. 1.
Biz
After stepping down early last year, Whitney Wolfe Herd will return to her role as Bumble CEO in March. The dating app’s current CEO, Lidiane Jones, will step down for undisclosed reasons. (Austin Business Journal)
Announced
Austin-based food and beverage company Siete was officially acquired by PepsiCo in a $1.2 billion deal last week. It’s still unclear if Siete, known for its almond flour tortillas, will keep its headquarters in Austin. (Austin Business Journal)
Number
$34,000. That’s how much has been raised toward Samuel Grey Horse’s GoFundMe after the mule-riding Santa Claus lost his house in a fire earlier this month. He will use the funding to buy supplies for his animals, which are all safe, and a temporary RV to live in.
Mansion Monday
Want to live in the lap of luxury but can’t bear to be more than 10 minutes from Downtown? This 10,486-sqft Tarrytown estate is for you. It’s the perfect place to host guests with a built-in private suite, complete with its own kitchen. Plus, summer will become your favorite season once you see the pool + oasis.
Sports
It’s not just Quinn Ewers — 11 other Longhorn football players declared for the upcoming NFL draft. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Featured Deal
Did you know? Texas’ Compassionate Use Program allows 150+ conditions to qualify for use of legal medical cannabis. Texas Original, the state’s leading medical cannabis dispensary, is offering new patients 20% off their first medical cannabis order. Learn more, become a patient, and snag the deal.*
Shop
Don’t waste time bouncing between dealerships when shopping for a car. With CarGurus, you can browse millions of cars and compare dealer ratings all in one place. Shop smarter.*
Job
Ring in the new year with a new career opportunity and join our team. We’re looking for a Sales Executive to identify and secure new advertising partnerships and grow existing client relationships for both our DALtoday and FTWtoday teams. Apply to join.
Category
Cause
🐸 Hi, How Are You?
Enjoy a concert from the singer-songwriters while raising money for a good cause. | Photo by ATXtoday
Each year in January, Austinites are invited to ask someone in their lives one question: Hi, How Are You?
In celebration of the late Daniel Johnston — the local artist behind the famous “Jeremiah The Innocent” mural — January 22 (Johnston’s birthday) is dubbed Hi, How Are You Day.
The holiday was created by the nonprofit Hi, How Are You Project to raise awareness for mental health through live music, another one of Johnston’s talents, and intentional conversation.
The Hi, How Are You Project will commemorate the holiday with its seventh annual concert, featuring performances from Andrew Bird and Madison Cunningham, who have an album together, at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24 at the Paramount Theatre. Tickets start at $44 and proceeds benefit the nonprofit.
The concert has boasted big performers in years past, including Grouplove, Cage the Elephant, The Flaming Lips, and Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes.
The Buy
The Buy
A non-slip doormat with a size option big enough for double-door entryways. It’s machine washable (score), doesn’t slip and slide out of place, and comes in neutral, geometric patterns to match any room’s decor.
In another life, I was a roller derby girl. My dad — a lifelong hockey player — put me in roller skates shortly after I started walking, so I have the skills.
Unfortunately for me, my family is “concerned” about my health and like my nose “the way it is,” so I’ll just have to settle for living vicariously through the Texas Roller Derby.
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