Aug 29 - Austin, Texas Rundown

Austin FC taking over the MLS. ATX to become the next greatest US metroplex.

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Nick Hayden
August 29, 2022

Monday August 29th, 2022

Howdy & welcome to our first ever Monday newsletter. Our goal is to be quick, concise, and valuable. To keep you up to date on all things Austin, and get you to experience the city to the fullest. We will also be doing frequent giveaways for cool products, events, and experiences to our subscribers. Feel free to reply to this email or reach out with any tips or recommendations :)

News This Week

  • Austin FC sweeps LAFC in a massive 4-1 win at Q2 Stadium on Friday night. Which puts us toe-to-toe (with LAFC) for the number 1 seed in the Western Conference. Sebastian Driussi is the front runner for MVP.

  • The Austin Gamblers (our PBR team) remain in #1 in the leaderboard for the team series. They recorded a 2-1 record at our 1st ever home match at Moody Center this weekend . Our loss on Sunday ended an 8 game win streak.

  • A new luxury condo on South Congress is starting construction next month (Austin Towers)

  • A New South Austin Bar With Boozy Aguas Frescas Will Open in the Fall (Austin Eater)

  • Austin-San Antonio is the ‘next great U.S. metroplex,’ says Mayor Adler in final address (Austin Culture Map)

  • Austin based fitness tech startup, Happy Health lands $60M in funding (Built in Austin)

  • Formula 1 Sunday-Only tickets now on sale at COTA's website

  • Elon Musk teases the idea of connecting Austin & San Antonio with a Hyperloop tunnel. Which would take 15 minutes to commute between cities (600+ MPH speed in tunnel).

Upcoming Events (RSVP/Tickets on Links)

Recommendations

  • HOTEL/RENTAL: Thompson Hotel

  • FOOD/DRINKS: Gabrielas Downtown

  • FREE/AFFORDABLE: HIIT group workout at the rock in Zilker Park at 7pm on Thursday for free

  • WEIRD/ADVENTURE: Museum of the Weird