Drinks from ChiCha San Chen come in their own little cardboard carrier. | Photo by ATXtoday
Kettle down, Austin, it’s going to be a brew-tea-ful day.
Don’t know what boba is? We’re happy to introduce you to your new favorite drink. Originating in Taiwan in the early 1980s, boba or bubble tea traditionally consists of sweetened milk tea with floating tapioca pearls.
City Editor Figi here. I added my order to a few of my favorite spots on the list — you’ll thank me later.
All over the metro
Gong Cha | North Austin, South Austin, and Central Austin | Try the “Double Coconut” with added boba + star jelly
Escape to Alabama’s Beaches for a sunny fall getaway
Presented by Visit Alabama's Beaches
Fall is the perfect time to visit with fewer crowds, wide-open beaches, and Gulf waters that stay warm well into the season. | Photos courtesy of Visit Alabama’s Beaches
Fall at the beach hits differently than fall anywhere else. Alabama’s Beaches welcome you with warm Gulf waters and plenty of ways to enjoy the season.
Psst…Fall also means fewer crowds and more time to soak in the views.
Instead of pumpkin spice overload, enjoy Gulf sunsets, fresh shrimp right off the boat, and bike rides along scenic trails.
The trip from Texas is easier than you think, with Pensacola International Airport only about an hour from the shore. This season, trade fall chores for relaxation to discover why Alabama’s Beaches are the ultimate escape.
Travis County homeowners will pay an additional 9.12% in property taxes next year in an increase approved by the Travis County Commissioners Court. The tax hike is expected to generate $42 million, which will be used to refund the county’s savings that were wiped out after July’s flooding. (KUT)
Concert
Get your “Money” out — Cardi B will visit Austin on her upcoming “Little Miss Drama Tour” in March. Tickets go on public sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, but you can sign up for presale until 10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21.
Active
It’s time to start training, because registration for the 49th annual Statesman Cap 10K is now open. The race will take place on Sunday, April 12, which means you have exactly 207 days to prepare.
Legacy
Did you know actor and director Robert Redford learned how to swim at Barton Springs? Redford died at age 89 in his home yesterday morning, but in 2008, he told the Houston Chronicle that he spent many summers in his childhood visiting family in Austin and San Marcos. (Austin American-Statesman)
Number
$26 million. That’s how much Airbnb hosts collectively raked in by hosting guests for ACL and F1 last year. Most guests for ACL came from Texas, but F1 drew more visitors from places like New York, Boston, Chicago, and Australia. (KXAN)
Quoted
“From day one, joy has driven us,” according to Community Impact’s John Garrett. The CEO and Founder shared the local paper’s origin story from LinkedIn to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Did you know Community Impact started in the game room of Garrett’s home?
Outdoors
Crickets, and butterflies, and crawlies, oh my. You may see an influx of crickets and butterflies near your home through the fall as they migrate south. Pro tip: turn off your lights at night if you want to keep them away from your home. (KXAN)
Sports
The Longhorns’ O-line still has time to turn things around for the rest of the season — but how? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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No, it’s not “1985,” but pop-punk band Bowling For Soup will treat Austinites to a free concert at Longhorn City Limits this weekend.
The band — which hails from Wichita Falls, Texas — is famous for performing the theme songs from TV shows like “Jimmy Neutron” and “Phineas and Ferb.” They will also be joined by Van Full of Nuns.
ASTR the Label’s scarf tie sleeveless sweater, newly added to Nordstrom. Look effortlessly put together as you go from morning meetings to after-work drinks in a top that perfectly transitions from summer to fall.
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.
I’ll never forget when cricket season begins, because a few weeks after classes began, my high school would always become infested with the squeaky little insects. It pretty much cured my fear of them, especially since some people consider them to bring good luck.
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