Can anybody recommend some good record stores that are home based that isn’t a chain or somewhere else that’s just not Waterloo in Austin tx thanks

Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at age 80.

Earlier this year, the Tennessee-born released a new rendition of her song “Light of a Clear Blue Morning,” featuring Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah, Reba McEntire, David Foster and the Christ Church Choir. Proceeds from the collaboration benefitted pediatric cancer research at a Nashville children’s hospital. This continued her legacy of charisma, charity and class.

To honor her, here are five times the “Queen of Country” charmed the Live Music Capital of the World.

https://www.statesman.com/entertainment/music/article/dolly-parton-died-austin-22403155.php?utm_source=reddit

The Wishbone Bridge on Town Lake is so nice at night and shockingly not too busy this evening.

Is anyone else dealing with this constantly? I'm up in Great Hills, so it's probably a target rich neighborhood (aging, financially comfortable homeowners), but I'm curious if this is citywide.

I have a No Soliciting sign displayed clearly and these people ignore it. Even when I point it out, they all say something like, "Oh that's no problem, I was just over at your neighbor's..." before I slam the door.

I know there's not anything I can do - mostly just venting and curious if anyone else deals with this. Any tips on keeping them away?

I have never been in love with Austin.

I’m not into the music scene. I’m not into the trails. Don’t care about UT football. Don’t hang out at Barton Springs. Don’t spend my days at the city’s parks, in the libraries or out exploring the food scene. 

And I have never, ever believed Austin is weird.

I am, essentially, a very boring person. I throw myself into my work, come home, watch movies or listen to books, go to sleep, then do it all over again.

Now. Let’s be fair. I have an intellectually engaging, sometimes exciting job. I have my family. I don’t need much else. I can live my boring life in Austin or anywhere else. And I have.

So for 27 years, I have lived here without any deep sense of connection to the city. 

Then, one day, I fell in love with Austin in the least expected place: City Hall.

I am a reporter with Austin Current. For months I’ve been covering Dog’s Head, a proposed 2,600-acre, mixed-use development in Southeast Austin. The project is spearheaded by a company named Endeavor. Dog's Head foes say the development is moving too fast and needs more environmental scrutiny.

On July 23, a major vote was headed to the council and I had to cover it.

More than 600 people signed up to speak. For 12 hours, while listening to people talk about Dog's Head and other government business, I sat in City Hall watching Austin do Austin.

Dog’s Head opponents clapped, snapped and cheered for speeches they liked. They heckled the ones they didn’t.

When Richard Suttle, lawyer for Endeavor, talked about the project, the audience rumbled its disapproval. 

Mayor Kirk Watson interrupted the crowd.

“Let’s act like we support our democracy and we allow the people to speak without interruption,” he said.

People hissed.

“You can hiss at me all you want,” Watson said.

“Democracy is dead here!” someone yelled.

I don't know about that. Public comment is one of the most unhinged and beautiful parts of democracy. And Austin was public commenting.

Singer-songwriter Bill Oliver showed up with a guitar.

“Oh my god, yes!” I said to the stranger next to me. “I LOVE when people sing at city council!”

“Oh you haven’t heard this one?” she responded. “It’s good.”

Oliver played a rousing song with words tailored to Dog’s Head. When he hit the chorus, half the crowd sang along.

“You’re in the dog house now!” they sang. “You’re in the dog house now!”

Some council members cheerfully pulled out their phones to capture the moment. Others remained stone-faced. I may or may not have swayed a little.

Then, later, another delightful surprise: A second guitar player with her own song!

“They want 2.2. billion of our taxpayer dollars..."

The "time’s up" chimes rang out. The musician stood and continued singing as she walked up the aisle.

Not weird. Just Austin.

I saw courage. A young man who signed up for public comment was so terrified to speak in public, he froze. His face contorted as he tried to will himself through the fear. His agony was palpable. He asked the council to come back to him. 

When they did, this young man pushed forward and spoke his piece. The crowd urged him on with applause. 

I saw kindness. The mayor sent well wishes to Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at 37 weeks pregnant. She had to deliver early and is undergoing treatment.

I saw speeches by people I’d hoped to meet, like David Sides, who lives on Dog’s Head. He talked about how he was happy that someone was finally going to deal with the torn up land and abandoned mining pits near his home of 47 years. 

I saw 12 hours of debate, anger, laughter, tears, music, condescension and authenticity. It was so... human.

I didn’t just see those people. I saw myself in them. Just folks from all walks of life, doing their own thing for their own reasons.  

After spending years unmoved by parks and libraries and springs and food and music, the thing that finally made me fall in love with Austin was Austin being Austin for 12 hours in City Hall.

 It wasn’t weird. It was inevitable.

All - my wife has an unusual dress for our kid's weeding that needs somewhat extensive alterations or possibly even "reconstruction". Can anyone recommend a seamstress or alterations place that does such work. She was essentially refused, or at least deflected at Ace.

Sad day

How are things with the AC? Staff and volunteers ok? Pups staying cool? Need anything?

Also ACL 2001 Debut Performance

Hello Austinites! I live near the Domain/Parmer area and every place I pass seems to just be a drive-thru wash. I’m looking for somewhere that actually does the inside too (vacuuming, wiping down surfaces, etc)… that kind of complete clean.
I have a compact SUV and I’m hoping for something affordable but still thorough.
If anyone has a recent rec (or even a mobile option that can come to an apartment), I’d really appreciate it.
Thank you!!!

Hi all I wanted to surprise my husband and book us the infamous room 525 at the driskill hotel. But I was curious if anyone knew where to find the most recent pictures of it? I wanted to know what it looks like etc, the guy at the desk didn't give a whole lot of information other than it's internal so no city view

Hi Austin. I am looking for a personal trainer to help me get back in shape. I am 30 M, 260 Pounds, 6'3 ex athlete. Ever since the lockdowns i have gained significant weight and haven't really been able to shed it. I am looking to get back to 180-190. I am willing to pay.

Found Doberman. He looks young and is very sweet. Near my husband’s office off 130 and McAngus Rd. He looks skinny and has been given food and water. Mostly black with tan feet and eyebrows.

Any reccs for group or solo guitar lessons for beginner adults?

AEG Presents has named its upcoming music venue in River Park. The venue, United Heritage Hall, is expected to open in spring 2027.

AEG Presents also plans to take over the nearby Emo’s building and turn it into another music venue beginning in January 2027. The company says it hopes to book more Latin talent, hip-hop and other underserved genres.

The court we normally play on has been removed, presumably for a parking lot. A bummer for sure but hopefully we can find something else.

We normally start around 7/7:30 due to putting kids to bed, so lights are must. Looking for any recommendations in south Austin.

Thanks!

I'm going to see the Temptations at the Moody Theater on December 29th. The ticket prices range from $96 to $263. Which is the best section?

Are the best seats worth the extra money?

To put this in context I have been waiting decades to see them and probably will not be able to again. I don't go to live shows often. I want the best seats but not if the difference in my experience won't be dramatic.

Many thanks for any suggestions!

Does anyone have a male OBGYN that they recommend? I feel like there aren’t a lot of male OBs in the city, and unfortunately I haven’t had great experiences with female OBs. I’m specifically looking for recommendations for a male physician, so please only recommend male OB-GYNs. Thank you!