Austin inaugurates the new president in its own mellow way (Nothing to see here)

Not-so-mass protest (Courtesy Mark Loeffler)

As a contrast to broken windows and blocked traffic reported in some protests in parts of these United States, Austin retained its trademark casual vibe as inauguration protesters took to the streets.

OK, so a pinata of Donald Trump was lit on fire. That's about as bad as it got, according to the Austin American-Statesman.

Texas Public Policy Foundation reportedly had Black Lives Matter-esque protesters at their watch party/discussion event, but the Austin Police Department was quick to escort them out.

Travis GOP Chairman James Dickey filmed via Facebook Live a "parade" cutting off his commute home from the Travis County GOP's happy hour at Ten Oak. He reports 20-30 in attendance at the happy hour, but warnings to avoid downtown may have cut down on the numbers a bit: https://www.facebook.com/jamesrdickey/videos/10211933716803756

Mark Loeffler took the above shot from his perch in the Stephen F. Austin State Office Building of protesters in not-so-mass numbers along North Congress Avenue -- mostly likely spillover from protests at the University of Texas.

The best view, however, was caught by Austin's own Rob Hale in his visit to the inauguration in Washington D.C. He shares via Twitter (@RobHale15) Executive One leaving with the Obamas on board.

Happy Inauguration Day, Austin!

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