🌱 Austin's Census 2020 + Valentine's Day Dineries + Hot Pot Soon

Austin TX

08 February, 2022

6:15 PM

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Happy Wednesday, Austin! Here's everything worth knowing in Austin today. First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 71 Low: 41. Here are the top stories in Austin today: "According to the U.S. Census Bureau's decennial census 2020," from 2010-2020, Austin was the fastest growing metro city of the top 100 metros in the U.S. During that time, the city gained an additional 567,082 people and had a growth rate of 33 percent. The Austin Chamber of Commerce "published an article covering highlights of that data." According to the Bureau's population estimates program, "since the beginning of the decade," the Austin metropolitan statistical area (MSA) "has grown by an average of 56,800 people annually." For more information and details, visit: (Press Release Desk)If you're not sure where to dine this Valentine's Day, there are plenty of places in Austin where you can enjoy a good meal with your loved one. From 4- to 8-course menus with wine pairings and specialty sweets for your sweetheart, you can find them all at various restaurants in town, but you must make your reservations soon. For a list of venues and menus, and to make your reservations, please visit: (Austin Monthly) Soon Austin will have two new all-you-can-eat hot pot restaurants! New York-based chain K Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot will be located at 5200 Brodie Lane, and Soupleaf Hot Pot family-run restaurant will open at 6929 Airport Blvd. K Pot will feature hot pot and Korean barbecue with cook-it-yourself elements, which means guests will be able to "cook vegetables and meats in pots of simmer broths at their tables." Soupleaf will offer buffet-style Chinese hot pot, and their menu will include mostly vegetables, with some meat options. Soupleaf will open in summer or fall 2022, but a projected opening date for K Pot has not been set. For more details visit: (Eater Austin) From our sponsor: Today's Austin Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Austin: Central Texas African American Family Support Virtual Conference. To register, call 512-414-0726. (8:30 a.m.) Cover to Cover: A Look at the Asiatic Fleet Exhibit at the National Museum of the Pacific War. (9 a.m.) Moving From Graphic Design to UX Design: The Complete Guide to Career Change Event. More information at: https://ga.co/3H7Vl8p. (4 p.m.) First meeting of the Innovation District Advisory Council. To observe at the meeting and/or speak during the allotted Public Comments period, please contact Stephanie McGraw at [email protected]. (5:30 p.m.) Resound Presents: Fish Narc at Empire Control Room. (6 p.m.) Eric Neumann: Live in Austin at Vulcan Gas Company. (8 p.m.) From my notebook: "Join this session to learn about Sped transitioning services in Austin ISD and for more support for your students. Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m." (Facebook) "Join the Austin Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at Capital Factory, as SXSW's Hugh Forrest moderates a discussion with previous A-LIST award recipients, Cyvatar.ai and Measure on how Austin-area startups can best leverage SXSW." (Facebook) "Come to Texas Student TV's general meeting on Thursday Feb. 10 from 8-9:30 p.m. at CMA 2.306 Auditorium! We are open to all new interested volunteers! Hope to see you all!" (Facebook) "A new sculpture is approved for the corner of 6th Street and Congress in downtown Austin. Keep Austin Weird!" (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Something More — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Second Saturday Divorce Workshop — What Everyone Needs to Know About Divorce (February 12) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (February 15) Add your event Job listings: Hiring Zipline Tour Guides! (Details) Add your job listing Loving the Austin Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update! — Gabriela Couvillion About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings you think may appeal to our readers!