Joke Of The Day

Why did the cowboy buy a dachshund?

Because he wanted to get a long little doggie!

News

• Tesla plans to roughly double the size of its robotaxi fleet in Austin next month — a major expansion for self-driving rides around town. (Reuters)

• Balance Dance Studios is expanding by 33,000 square feet to become a new hub for performing arts — a win for local dancers, families, and creative energy. (KVue)

• The ongoing Statesman Season for Caring campaign is shining a spotlight on 12 Austin-area families facing housing insecurity, medical hardship, and displacement — all while matching up to $500,000 in donations. It’s a powerful reminder of how we can look out for each other. (Statesman)

• Around Thanksgiving, the local nonprofit HABLA hosted a holiday food distribution to support families across Austin — helping ensure more folks get a warm meal and some holiday relief. (KVue)

The Holidays are Coming!!

• The city’s new holiday guide is live, with loads of fun ahead: festive light shows, cookie decorating, holiday markets like the Blue Genie Art Bazaar — and even a chance to snap a photo with Santa. Community Impact

• Austin just earned the title of “Most Festive City in the U.S.” for the fourth year in a row — so expect twinkling streets, dazzling displays, and major cozy vibes as we head into December. Southern Living

Coming Soon: 2025′s Biggest Night in Austin

Mark your calendars: Austin’s New Year on December 31 is shaping up to be a can’t-miss community celebration. The free, family-friendly festival kicks off at 7 p.m. at Auditorium Shores with live music from headliners The Head and the Heart (plus local favorites like Chaparelle, Tameca Jones, and The Point), bites from local food trucks, and a brand-new drone show — capped off by fireworks to welcome 2026. It’ll be broadcast live on CNN.

🍽️ Food + Way to Give

And if you’d rather give back than dine out: longtime community favorite H‑E‑B is hosting its annual Feast of Sharing this week at the Palmer Events Center — serving free holiday meals to thousands, with live music, flu shots, and family-friendly vibes. A feel-good reminder of how Austin bands together. 

What to Do This Weekend (Nov 28–30)

• If you’re in the mood for movement before the big feast — check out the Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot at Auditorium Shores this Thursday — a fun, active tradition for all ages.
  

• Or explore holiday markets, browse art exhibits at places like the Dougherty Arts Center, and enjoy live music, local food, and cozy vibes downtown

Meet Chiquita — the sweetest companion waiting for her forever home!

This gentle girl is currently thriving in an apartment foster and has proven to be an easy, low-maintenance sweetheart.

🐾 Low-energy, calm, and content

✨ No accidents
✨ Not destructive
✨ Relaxed and well-behaved when left alone during a standard 9–5 workday

She adores people, enjoys short walks, sunbathing outside, and ending the day curled up on the couch watching TV with her foster mom. In the evenings she gets happy little bursts of playfulness — just enough to make you smile.

Chiquita recently stayed with a foster sitter who had children (ages 4 & 8) plus a young medium dog and a senior small dog — and she did wonderfully there too! Her easy-going, adaptable nature means she could fit beautifully into many different types of homes.

She originally came into the shelter with another dog she lived with previously, though he has since been adopted — now it’s her turn. 💛

Chiquita is proudly advocated for by ClassicCaninesATX, an organization dedicated to helping mature dogs find new beginnings and loving homes.

If you’re looking for a mellow companion with a whole lot of heart, Chiquita is your girl. 🐶💕

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