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From music festivals to new product quests, Austin, Texas had an eventful week. Here are the top stories:
A highlight of Austin’s week was the 38th Annual Gruene Music & Wine Festival, held from October 10-13. Gruene Hall, Texas’ oldest dance hall, and The Grapevine bar jointly hosted the four-day long festival, which attracted crowds to the little town in droves. Visitors and locals alike enjoyed the live music, fine wine, and beer that marked the event.
Two small Austin businesses found their way on the H-E-B shortlist this week in the popular grocery chain’s quest for new Texas-made products. With ten finalists revealed, the city waits breathlessly to see who will win the coveted spot on the H-E-B shelves.
The Texas Farmers’ Market (TFM) hosted a weekend of festivities on August 10 and 11 that drew in families with live music, food samples, and chef demonstrations. The event was a testament to Austin’s bustling farmers’ market scene.
The city’s top cocktail spot, The Roosevelt Room, reopened its adjoining event space, The Eleanor. Now available every Friday and Saturday, the space offers a full menu of 30 classic and original cocktails, snacks, beer, and wine. The expanded service comes after a series of comprehensive renovations.
In an eye-opening revelation this week, reports showed that an income of $762,090 pre-tax in 2024 is required to be counted among Texas’ one percenters. This news has caught the attention of many Austinites, prompting discussions on wealth distribution within the state.
Looking ahead to winter festivities, self-proclaimed “Queen of Christmas,” Mariah Carey, announced that she would debut her Christmas Time tour in Texas. Austin, along with Houston and Dallas, look forward to welcoming the singer on November 17 at the Toyota Center. The tour will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Carey’s 1994 album, Merry Christmas, featuring holiday classics and chart-toppers.
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