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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 84° / L: 72°. Soggy start to the weekend. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Leslie London here. Storms on track for Monday night, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Hudson Fire: Bastrop County wildfire prompts evacuations, estimated at 400 acres” Fox 7 Austin

“Americans in these US cities have the most debt — Austin is #1” NewsNation

“AFD introduces 16 new firemen from the 138th class” CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“2 dead after US-183 head-on collision” KXAN

“Austin man charged after crashing into taco truck and fleeing scene” CBS Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Revenue revealed for 40 growing private companies in Austin” ABJ ($)

OTHER NEWS

“’Help us help others’: Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign returns for its 134th year” KVUE

“UT holds largest day of service in Austin’s Dove Springs neighborhood” KVUE

“Over 300 coats distributed at coat giveaway hosted by Urban Alchemy in East Austin” CBS Austin

SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “AP poll: Longhorns back in top five after idle week, Penn State loss” KXAN

TEXAS VOLLEYBALL: “Longhorns volleyball falls to rival Sooners, lose 3rd consecutive 5-set match” KXAN

TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: “Texas high school football scores for Friday, Nov. 1” KXAN

QUICK LINKS

~ Austin Watershed Protection Department proposes code updates to further protect the Colorado River - Austin Monitor

~ Experts: Travis County GOP lawsuit part of national strategy to sow distrust in election - Austin American-Statesman

~ Multiple homes evacuated as crews work to contain massive wildfire in Bastrop County - KVUE

~ Evacuations underway as wildfire burns in Bastrop County - Community Impact

~ Austin reopens applications for people who need help paying rent - Austin Monitor

~ Texas basketball: Meet the 7 new Longhorns including 6 transfers and a star freshman - Austin American-Statesman

~ Judge grants Palestinian Solidarity Committee standing to sue UT for free speech violations - Austin American-Statesman

~ Sentencing phase begins in trial of convicted Austin cop Christopher Taylor - Austin American-Statesman

~ Mental health evaluation ordered for 18-year-old accused of killing student at Manor high school - KVUE

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ HILL COUNTRY WINE REGION: “Hill County winery's world ranking’ Culture Map Austin

~ ELECTION NIGHT: “Election deals and parties in Austin to make November 5 go by faster” Culture Map Austin

~ AUSTIN DINING SCENE: “9 outstanding Austin eateries land on inaugural OpenTable Icons list” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Dale Watson. Continental Club. Show at 10:15pm. $10 at the door.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ External Affairs Chief (Deputy Director III): Public Utility Commission. Salary: $18,750.00 - $19,584.00 / monthly. Info / apply here.