In this Issue:
Links to deals all over town!
Event Calendar
Restaurant Spotlight
Click any image below to find deals on all your favorites!
Around Town This Month!
Austin Brick Convention Via: CBS Austin
Jan 18 - Austin International Half Marathon
A fast and scenic course through Austin’s most iconic sights, this half marathon draws runners of all levels and energetic spectators cheering participants toward the Capitol finish.
Jan 19 - MLK Day March and Festival
(State Capitol)
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with a community march, arts, music, vendor booths, and powerful performances highlighting unity and cultural heritage.Jan 13 - Feb 14 - Frontera Fest
Austin’s beloved performance arts festival showcases plays, improv, poetry, and experimental theater — a must-see for culture lovers and local arts supporters.
Jan 24-25 - Austin Brick Convention (LEGO)
(Palmer Events Center)
Explore over 2 million LEGO® pieces, giant builds, themed zones, and interactive build areas — a creative and nostalgic event for all ages.Feb 7 - Carnaval Brasileiro
(Speakeasy)
One of the biggest Brazilian Carnival celebrations in Texas with samba dancers, live music, costumes, and high-energy performances right in Austin.Feb 15 - Austin Marathon
(Downtown Austin)
A major running event featuring marathon, half-marathon, and 5K options through scenic parts of downtown Austin with bands cheering runners along the route.
Austin Marathon Via: Visit Austin
Restaurant Spotlight:
Shallots
Shallots brings vibrant, modern Indian cuisine to North Austin with a menu that spans from classic Idli and Curries to street food favorites. Plus flavorful rice, seafood, and vegetarian dishes that showcase fresh spices and bold coastal Indian flavors.
The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for everything from weekend brunch to lively dinners with friends, and the staff’s welcoming hospitality makes guests feel right at home.
Whether you’re tasting aromatic chaat or sipping a cool mango lassi, the team’s passion for quality and community shines through in every dish.
That’s it for this Month.
Thank you for reading this months edition of the Lone Star Spotlight! Stay tuned next month for even more deals and ideas of what to do around Town!
The Lone Star Local Family
