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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 96° / L: 63°. Cooler temperatures ahead? Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Zack Shields here. Fall cold front arrives next week, KVUE reports.

TOP NEWS

“‘No Refusal’ initiative to continue indefinitely in Austin” KVUE

“A new plaza could be coming to Congress Avenue” KVUE

“Multi-year review found no lead pipes in Austin’s public water system” KXAN

BUSINESS NEWS

“Williamson County approves incentive deal for South Korean company Soulbrain” KVUE

THE BLOTTER

“More than 100 dogs rescued from hoarder’s home in Lockhart” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Council weighs financial impact of proposed police contract” Community Impact Austin

“Austin introduces AI in building permit process for single-family homes” KXAN

“Report highlights need for future airport audits” Austin Monitor

“Audit finds unpaid fees, lax rental practices at six PARD rec centers” Austin Monitor

“More bike, transit lanes in Austin? Council could kickstart study on proposal” KXAN

“TxDOT partners with Lakeway and Bee Cave to build new medians on Hwy. 71” Community Impact Austin

“Hays County seeks public input on $3 million Fitzhugh Road safety project” CBS Austin

2024

“Incumbent Mackenzie Kelly faces challenger Krista Laine in District 6 city council race” CBS Austin

SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas Fight Rally kicks off the 120th rendition of the Red River Rivalry” CBS Austin

QUICK LINKS

~ West Austin restaurant Patrizi’s re-opens after fire KVUE

~ What you need to know ahead of early voting in Travis County - Community Impact

~ One of the fastest growing cities in Texas is finally getting the one thing residents say it lacks - KVUE

~ Bastrop historic downtown open-house tour set for Oct. 12 - Community Impact

~ Support a Bastrop County cause at these 5 fundraisers Oct. 12 - Community Impact

~ Austin's Statesman Capitol 10K once again named #1 race in US. See full list - Austin American-Statesman

~ H-E-B rolling out tap-to-pay in all Texas stores, starting with the San Antonio area - Austin American-Statesman

~ Woman claims Tesla fired her for reporting harassment, discrimination at factory in Austin - KVUE

~ Incumbent Fuentes has just one challenger for the Council D2 seat - Austin Monitor

~ Planners vote to preserve east side building despite developer opposition - Austin Monitor

~ Ants at the dam: Lady Bird Lake level lowered due to insect intrusion - KXAN Austin

~ Austin man gets 80 years related to death of 14-year-old in 2022 crash - KXAN Austin

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ COCKTAILS: ”The best cocktail bars in Austin” Eater Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ CHARITY EVENT: Waterloo Greenway Glow in the Dark fundraiser. Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park. Tix $250 and up here.

~ WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND: “Here are the top 7 things to do in Austin this weekend” Culture Map Austin

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Senior Counsel, Environmental Health & Safety: Tesla. Salary: Competitive. Info / apply here.