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It appears that Formula 1 is here to stay in Austin, as Travis County records show that the race will extend its contract from 2027 to 2034. The United States Grand Prix’s last Austin extension was in 2022. (Austin Business Journal)
Opening
Local burger mini-chain Hopdoddy will open a new location in Pflugerville’s Stone Hill Town Center sometime in late 2026. (CultureMap)
Eat
Bird Bird Biscuit’s South Lamar Boulevard location is holding a soft opening phase 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. today and tomorrow. Stop in to be one of the first people to experience the new shop.
Learn
A new exhibit called “T. rex: The Ultimate Predator” opens at the Bullock Texas State History Museum this Saturday, Oct. 18. The exhibition, which is on loan from the American Museum of Natural History, features models, fossil casts, and interactive pieces.
Pets
Austin Pets Alive! will hold a “Superpowers of the Underdogs” adoption event surrounding pups with disabilities on Saturday, Oct. 18. Dogs available for meet-and-greets include Kanga with a tripod superpower, Shea Butter the wheelie dog, and a wobbly dog named Puffy.
Sports
Two Longhorn football players will say goodbye to the team. Running back Jerrick Gibson and kicker Will Stone will leave the program, though no reason for their departure was listed. (KXAN)
State
Competitive eater Joey Chestnut, who is known for winning the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest, will visit the State Fair of Texas on Saturday, Oct. 18. Chestnut will be the halftime entertainment during the State Fair Clásico. (The Dallas Morning News)
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The Buy
Every Thursday, lululemon adds new markdowns to its We Made Too Much section. This what we’re shopping this week:
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If you haven’t had the chance to chance to visit the new Feels So Good store on E 6th St., I highly recommend stopping in for a new T-shirt. Personally, I’m eyeing this one.
