Local pick:Salvaged wood frame | $45 | This very Austin frame would make an extra special gift if it comes with a beautiful picture of the family inside.
Gifts for students
Fidget toy pen | $16.99 | A great stocking stuffer, this chromatic, magnetic pen can be stacked into various shapes.
Gifts for holiday parties and gift exchanges
Local pick:Retro Austin skyline puzzle | $30 | This puzzle will give them good memories of the Capital City every time they pull it out.
Frustrated golfer socks | $12.99 | This No. 1 best-selling pair of men’s novelty socks is sure to get a laugh.
Gifts for people who have everything
Olive oil mister | $9.99 | A handy gift they can use to turn oil into a fine mist or a steady drizzle.
Gifts for book lovers
“To be read” storage basket | $16.99 | Perfect for that friend with an amazing aesthetic bookcase, this TBR book storage basket is both functional and adorable.
Gifts under $20
Local pick:Texas Wildflower Tea Towel by Kim Kaiser | $16 | If you can’t decide between a kitchen or garden gift, combine the two with this beautiful accessory.
Shower steamers | $9.99 | This best-selling assortment features scents like lavender, eucalyptus, and rosemary.
Southwest Airlines will ramp up its presence at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, thanks to a newly approved $5.5 million incentives package. The deal will allow the airport to create 2,000 jobs in Austin over the next five years and generate $19.8 million in tax revenue. (Austin American-Statesman)
Number
9.4 million. That’s how many Texans are expected to travel more than 50 miles from home for the end-of-year holidays, according to AAA. (KVUE)
Concert
Nathaniel Rateliff and Lamont Landers will perform at the annual Hi, How Are You Day benefit concert on Friday, Jan. 23. The event, in its eighth year, raises awareness for mental health in honor of the late Austin artist Daniel Johnston.
Civic
Austin City Council approved $11 million in funding to implement advanced traffic signal technology, which would improve signal responsiveness. The project was initially approved in 2019 but postponed after funding was reprioritized. (KXAN)
The average home price in Austin is around $496,688. Within that range, you can find a 4-bedroom home with a pool in South Austin. We’d put an office in that sunny room with French doors.
State
Need a side hustle? Texas landowners with 10 to 150 acres can earn up to $80,000 by reforesting their property. The application for the program is open through Friday, Jan. 23.
Sports
The Cowboys chances at the playoffs are on the line as they face off against the Vikings this Sunday, Dec. 14. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Older Adults
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Development
🏗️ Arena you ready?
UT officials said the arena is “a critical step for the future” of Texas Volleyball. | Rendering by Gensler via UT Austin
The University of Texas at Austin set a plan in motion to build a new arena near the Moody Center.
The school issued a request for proposal to design, build, and finance an arena and student-athlete housing for the four-time National Champion Longhorn Women’s Volleyball team. The new arena would be built on a four-acre plot, seat 6,000 fans, and potentially feature retail on the ground level.
The announcement comes on the heels of discussions to move the site of the upcoming MD Anderson University hospital, which was slated to be built in the same area, on the former Frank Erwin Center site.
The proposal would be a public-private collaboration, and developers can submit proposals for both or either facility until early February.
If you know someone with bare walls, a gift from Austin Art Garage is a great place to help decorate their space. Personally, I like “Fridge” by Rory Skagen.
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