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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024

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5 Reasons We Love Wayfair

Undoubtedly Wayfair is one of the most fun sites to shop. But in a world where every penny matters, we’re looking for more than just fun. We want to save big and purchase quality home goods from a trusted source. You may be wondering, “Is Wayfair legit?” and “Is Wayfair furniture good quality?” We can confidently answer yes to those questions, and when you read Wayfair reviews, you’ll find that thousands of customers agree with us.

But there are even more reasons to love Wayfair. Here are our Top 5.

TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 92° / L: 73°. Scattered showers today and the rest of the week. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Scott Fisher here.

TOP NEWS

“Austin Police contract is signed with 90% approval from the police union and city council” CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Teen charged with murder in stabbing death of student at Manor Senior High School” Fox 7 Austin

“Manor Senior High School students shaken by fatal stabbing, want to see more security” CBS Austin

“APD: Man arrested for DWI after auto-pedestrian crash near Austin Airport” CBS Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Clayton Christopher has a new CPG-focused hedge fund” ABJ ($)

“Home2 Suites extended stay hotel could be coming to area near UT campus” ABJ ($)

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Travis County has not yet released records to Fox 7 Austin following Ken Paxton’s ruling” Fox 7 Austin

“Report finds slashed site plan review times, with further improvements on tap” Austin Monitor

“Cap Metro to build second set of train tracks in East Austin” KUT

“A group of Hays County residents hopes to overturn an election item to fund roads” KUT

2024

“JD Vance to visit Austin for episode of Rogan podcast” KXAN

SPORTS

AUSTIN FC: “In a move that has questions as well as answers, Austin FC introduces Nico Estévez” AAS ($)

TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL: “Trey Zuhn III is having stellar year for Texas A&M, but he and Aggies aren’t done yet” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

~ “Daylight saving ends Sunday; how time shifts in Austin” KXAN

~ “Run it for Reeves: Austin Friends Support Westlake HS Grad's Legacy at NYC Marathon” CBS Austin

~ Texas hospitals will soon have to ask patients their citizenship status - KVUE

~ Multiple serious injuries reported after major crash in Mustang Ridge - KVUE

~ New Lockhart development builds home in factory, adding to housing inventory - KXAN

~ Almost 6M Texans cast ballots in first week of early voting. How that compares to 2020 - Austin American-Statesman

~ Ownership group secures $55M refinancing for SE Austin affordable housing project - ABJ

~ Auditor examines city’s shifting funding, expectations for Cultural Arts grants - Austin Monitor

~ Bastrop drivers catch a 'brake' as TxDOT completes 1st of 4 projects along SH 71 E - Community Impact

~ Survey shows Round Rock citizens feel safe, positive about city - Community Impact

~ Hays CISD approves proposal to increase special education teacher stipends - Community Impact

~ Irish manufacturer to employ more than 50 at planned Georgetown facility - ABJ

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ CAKES: “13 Decadent Cake Shops in Austin” Eater Austin

~ BAGELS: “A Dallas New York-Style Bagel Shop Is Coming to Austin” Eater Austin

~ HOLIDAY SEASON: “PHOTOS: Zilker moonlight tower transforms into 2024 holiday tree” KXAN

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: G-Eazy. Stubbs (801 Red River). Doors 7pm. Limited resale tix here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Events and Marketing Coordinator: Austin Apartment Association. Salary: $57k-$60k. Info / apply here.