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Whether you’re new to plants or have a veritable green thumb, there’s something for you at The Plant Society. | Photo by Drew Elaine photography
If you’re anything like us, you love finding a new local spot to frequent or even become a third place.
Whether you’re working on a New Year’s resolution to get out of the house more, or you just like to explore, here are some brick-and-mortars to put on the list.
Food + Beverage
Choo Sando
You’ve likely seen this business’s milk bread sandos — with fillings ranging from pork katsu to strawberries and whipped cream — on social media, garnering huge lines to taste their fare. The shop also specializes in sushi and bowls, so there’s a little something for everyone.
Personal services
Bougie Bougie Tattoo
Artists at this studio specialize in fine-line, micro-realism, cosmic-inspired work, and even host artists from around the world in their space.
Retail
The Plant Society
Step inside a little shop of floras (including some rare specimens), ceramics, supplies, and gifts. Don’t miss the “mystery propagation wall,” where you can get a random cutting for $5.
500+. That’s how many flights were canceled at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport from Friday through Monday, according to data from FlightAware. Nearly 13,000 flights were canceled across the country on Sunday, Jan. 25 alone, so if you have a flight today, check its status before you head out.
Trending
“Jackass” star Johnny Knoxville is promoting his daughter’s local realtor services in an... interesting way. Check out this billboard he took out in her name.
Watch
Local chef, “Top Chef” contestant, and author Kristen Kish is back on the small screen in a new way — this time as a competitor on “The Traitors.” You can stream the show on Peacock.
Concert
The Moody Center announced a couple of exciting, new performers. Country legend George Strait will perform two nights on Thursday, April 9 and Saturday, April 11, while R&B singer Summer Walker will take to the stage on Thursday, June 18.
Travel
Start planning your beach vacation. Cayman Airways will begin nonstop seasonal service to the Cayman Islands on Sunday, May 24 through Sunday, Aug. 16. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 30. (KXAN)
Festival
If you’re struggling to get tickets to Harry Styles’ residency at Madison Square Garden, don’t fret yet. Some folks on social media are speculating that he will headline ACL Festival in 2026, as both Sundays during the festival are free on his tour schedule.
Sports
Texas has their eyes on linebacker Raul “Popo” Aguirre Jr. from Miami. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Job
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Shop
If we could only buy one thing this month? We’d buy two — a two-piece set, that is. Eliminate outfit guesswork + look instantly put together with this best-selling comfy travel set, or turn the cozy up a notch with this knit loungewear set.*
While many Austinites were curled up in a blanket at home, UT Austin became a winter sports wonderland.
A person was spotted zipping down a makeshift “slope” of ice and sidewalk on a pair of skis. They weren’t the only one taking advantage of the cold weather — KXAN captured folks in the Austin area using garbage can lids, flipped tables, and boogie boards to sled down icy roads.
One of our favorite on-the-go essentials: deodorizing body wipes. We stash them in our car + purse because you never know when you’ll need a quick little refresh.
Provided the power stays on and I don’t have to drive, I love it when it snows. My entire neighborhood iced over during the weekend, so we got to take a nice walk through the winter scenery. Check out this frozen creek.
If you got some good winter photos during the freeze, send them my way.
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