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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2024

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 95° / L: 70°. Another day in the 90s. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Zack Shields here.

TOP NEWS

“Christopher Taylor deadly conduct trial: Jury to begin deliberations soon” Fox 7 Austin

“City Attorney clarifies ‘g-file’ element of tentative police contract” KXAN

“Austinites voice crime concerns to Chief Davis during National Night Out” CBS Austin

“As Austin police get closer to new contract, chief responds to oversight concerns” KVUE

THE BLOTTER

“Shoplifting suspect shot, killed after charging at security guard at H-E-B in northeast Austin” KVUE

“APD seeking public help to find suspect accused of assaulting elderly man” KXAN

“APD officer arrested for domestic disturbance in New Braunfels” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Bastrop to see infrastructure updates ahead of X relocation” Community Impact

“Why Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson is asking a court to throw out a recall petition against him” AAS ($)

BUSINESS NEWS

“Austin company Siete Foods to be purchased by PepsiCo in $1.2B agreement” KVUE

“‘Alarming’: Austin day care under microscope after multiple claims of physical abuse caught on camera” KVUE

“First Google Fiber customers in Round Rock receive service” Community Impact

SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas’ Quintrevion WIsner shines in run game after fumbles send starter to the bench” AAS ($)

AUSTIN FC: “Austin FC must beat Timbers to keep playoff dream alive” Field Level Media

QUICK LINKS

~ Bee Cave Middle School student arrested after a shooting threat was made against campus - Austin American-Statesman

~ Texas serial killer to be executed Tuesday for murders of teenage twin girls in 1989 - Austin American-Statesman

~ Bee Cave Middle School student arrested after school shooting threat - KXAN

~ CPPD: Fire out near shopping center in Cedar Park - KXAN

~ Austin Energy hopes new solar standard offer can scale up sorely needed local generation - Austin Monitor

~ Shoplifting suspect shot, killed after charging at security guard at H-E-B in northeast Austin - KVUE

~ Austin expands public comment allowances at City Council sessions - Community Impact

~ Fetch a furry friend at these upcoming events in Bastrop, Elgin - Community Impact

~ Hays City Hideout Coffee House opens in Kyle - Community Impact

~ Homebuilder debuts high-density floor plans for Goodnight Ranch community in south Austin - Community Impact

~ Homesense to offer houseware, decor in Sunset Valley - Community Impact

~ Tropical-themed Rocky's Bar to open in Austin Motel courtyard - Community Impact

~ Michelin Guide picks date for Texas restaurant honors announcement - ABJ

~ Downtown panelists look at options for equitable development as area grows - Austin Monitor

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ BAR SCENE: ”The Best Bars in South Austin” Austin Eater

~ TRAIL OF LIGHTS: ”Austin's Trail of Lights celebrates 60 years of holiday magic at Zilker Park” CBS Austin

~ ACL FEST: ”ACL 2024: the Ultimate Dining Guide to Austin City Limits Music Festival” Austin Eater

~ OLD AUSTIN: ”Iconic 70s venue is back with store supporting the Austin music scene” Culture Map Austin

~ HALLOWEEN: ”The Best Halloween Pop-Up Bars in Austin” Austin Eater

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Leon Bridges (with Hermano Gutierrez). Continental Club. Doors 8pm, opener 9pm, Bridges 10pm. $40 at the door. No advance tickets. More info here.

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