June 5, 2026 edition
This is an archive of the original Weekender selections for the dates above. Schedules and property details describe that edition, not current events or availability.
Soccer and monster trucks shared this early-June issue with art and family activities. A Juneteenth program at Neill-Cochran House Museum connected the weekend’s selections with Austin history.
The weekend’s events
The Art of Banksy
Original schedule: All weekend long | Times vary
The Art of Banksy was the exhibition selection in this issue. The newsletter described several forms of artwork and imagery; artwork counts and claims about original pieces need exhibition-specific evidence.
Saudi Arabia vs. Puerto Rico International Friendly
Original schedule: Friday, June 5th | 6:00 PM
Q2 Stadium’s international friendly between Saudi Arabia and Puerto Rico was the Friday sports pick. The newsletter connected the match with preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
Fam Day
Original schedule: Saturday, June 6th | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fam Day at Inspired Minds Art Center offered children a choice of materials for an art project. The emphasis was on making something during the session and taking the finished work home.
Monster Jam
Original schedule: Saturday, June 6th & Sunday, June 7th | Times vary
Monster Jam brought truck performances and stunts into the weekend selection. The original issue named Grave Digger and Megalodon among the trucks in its description.
Juneteenth Celebration
Original schedule: Sunday, June 7th | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Neill-Cochran House Museum’s Juneteenth Celebration was included for its connection to emancipation and local history. The museum setting gave the Sunday selection an educational focus alongside the celebration.
Homes featured in this edition
These are the properties highlighted in the original newsletter. Figures and labels below are reproduced as historical newsletter details; they do not establish a current asking price, a completed sale price, or present availability.
The Lantern
*Original label: Under Contract Off Market - Not in MLS*
6 Bed 6 Bath 2 Half Bath 7,765 Square Feet $9,999,000
8805 Point W Dr, 78759
*Original label: Coming Soon*
3 Bed 2 Bath 2,039 Square Feet
728 Jacksdaw Dr, 78737
*Original label: Under Contract in 48 Hours*
4 Bed 3 Bath 2,616 Square Feet $775,000
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