Austin businesses and makers relying on holiday shopping rush days ahead of Christmas

AUSTIN, Texas — Christmas is just days away, and holiday shoppers in Austin came out over the weekend to shop for last minute gifts.

“This is the first long line, and I’m okay with it,” Eva Castenada said. “Like being an Austinite, I’m used to this, so this is, this is my bread and butter. If I get to see people that make beautiful things and and have great art, then that’s wonderful.”

Castenada waited with family to get into the Blue Genie Art Bazaar. It is an annual holiday makers market event that allows the community to support local vendors…

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