Austinites can see memorabilia of Armadillo World Headquarters — along with many other now-closed Austin businesses — at Sign Bar, 9909 FM 969, Bldg. 3. | Photo by Steve Hopson via OpenVerse
Just because Austinites have been complaining about the city changing for more than a century doesn’t mean we can’t be nostalgic from time to time.
We’ve previously asked our readers to tell us which now-closed Austin businesses you miss the most. In remembrance of Austin’s past, we wanted to tell you a bit about some of them.
Armadillo World Headquarters | 1970-1981
This short-lived, well-loved venue made cultural waves when it came onto the live music scene. The music hall featured shows of all genres, famously hosting acts including Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Willie Nelson for crowds of ~1,500 people. When its lease expired, the venue closed down to make room for the One Texas Center, and the city of Austin dedicated a plaque in its place to memorialize the venue in 2006.
Which businesses would you like to hear about next?Let us know.
“The Wild Bunch” | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $12 | This 1969 western follows an aging group of outlaws looking to make a final hurrah.
Thursday, July 10
Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta Class | Times vary | Blue Owl Brewing | $55 | Chef Erin will teach you to make fresh pasta and bruschetta from scratch.
Friday, July 11
Slightly Stoopid | 7 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater | $30+ | “Step Into The Sun” with performances from Iration and Little Stranger at this rock band’s outdoor show.
Saturday, July 12
Second Saturday at Good Dad Studios | Times vary | Good Dad Studios | Cost of purchase | Shop from 100+ artists and makers in their natural habitat.
Sunday, July 13
The Marías | 7:30-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $241+ | In case “No One Noticed,” this pop group’s “Submarine” Tour is stopping in Austin with special guest julie in tow.
Tuesday, July 29
Wiz Khalifa | 6 p.m. | Germania Insurance Amphitheater, Del Valle | $29+ | Strap in for a huge lineup of artists including Dom Kennedy, Earl Sweatshirt, and Curren$y on the “Good Vibes Only Tour.”
The State of Texas will pay to install flood sirens along the Guadalupe River before next summer, according to an announcement from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Many Central Texas areas on the river have sirens, like San Marcos, and more solutions will be discussed in the upcoming special session later this month. (KVUE)
Environment
The last week of heavy rain could cause an influx of the mosquito population in the area. As a result, Austin Public Health issued a reminder to take precautions against bites, which can carry West Nile and Zika viruses. (KXAN)
Sports
Professional teams across Texas are donating to flood relief efforts. The Spurs, Mavericks, and Rockets contributed $2 million in conjunction with the NBA, while the Cowboys and Texans teamed up with the NFL Foundation to give $1.5 million. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Regional
San Marcos City Council approved a tax incentive package to build a $40 million luxury hotel on Texas State University’s campus. The hotel — which would be built by Midway Development of Houston and managed by New Waterloo of Austin — is expected to include 130 rooms, a rooftop bar + pool, and an event lawn. (KVUE)
Pets
Kerrville Pets Alive is collecting pet supply donations at 2102 Memorial Blvd. in Kerrville. The nonprofit also has a resource you can use to help reunite lost pets, report missing pets, and for anyone who finds an animal.
Closing
Gimmicks Bar will shut down at the end of July after a little over one year in operation. The Chicago-inspired space announced its closure on Instagram, saying the adjacent Bullseye Bakery will take over the space in August.
Listen
Texas was outbid by Texas Tech in the race to recruit five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Scott Ruskan finished his training around six months ago. Last week, he saved 165 Camp Mystic campers. “Any of the rescue swimmers in the Coast Guard would have done the exact same, if not better than me,” he said during a television appearance.
The Houston Chronicle has the full write up on a quite incredible human.
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
How incredible is that Scott Ruskan story above? With more and more accounts of bravery + community spirit emerging by the day, we’d love to hear yours.
Send us a note to share how a loved one lent a hand, a neighbor came to check in, or a stranger’s act of kindness helped you through these trying times. We’d love to include them in an upcoming newsletter.
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