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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 79° / L: 49°. Cooler temperatures arrive. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Leslie London here.

TOP NEWS

“Up to 200,000 voters expected to cast ballots in Travis County on Tuesday” CBS Austin

“Election 2024: Several Central law enforcement agencies preparing for Election Day” Fox 7 Austin

“Texas AG to deploy ‘rapid response legal team’ to polling places on Election Day” The Hill

“USPS investigating mail dumping in east Austin” KXAN

“Wildfire that forced evacuations in Bastrop County caused by nearby structure fire, forest services says” KXAN

THE BLOTTER

“Police identify victim killed in North Austin deadly shooting; shooter arrested”  Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Public Safety Commission gives update on new Public Safety Headquarters” CBS Austin

OTHER NEWS

“$303M Mega Millions jackpot may be won Tuesday” AAS ($)

“Austin Pets Alive! moves 142 dogs out of Bastrop amid wildfires, seeking fosters” CBS Austin

QUICK LINKS

~ AGE of Central Texas supports aging adults, caregivers - Community Impact

~ No. 5 Longhorns to host ‘arguably the best-looking team in the SEC’ Saturday - KXAN

~ Texans showed out during early voting with nearly 9 million ballots cast statewide - Austin American-Statesman

Turnout tracker: How many people have voted in the November 2024 general election? - KXAN

~ DPS: One dead in Friday night officer-involved shooting near Round Rock McDonald’s - KXAN

~ Is school open on Election Day? See list of Texas districts that canceled Tuesday classes - Austin American-Statesman

~ With GOP holding thin lead in US House, these congressional races in Texas could tip scale - Austin American-Statesman

~ Pollo Campero to open South Austin location - Community Impact

~ Auditor identifies safety, contract management among areas of risk for airport - Austin Monitor

~ Here's what Hays County residents need to know for the Nov. 5 election - Community Impact

~ Wu Chow, Swift's Attic acquired; Wu Chow North site up for grabs - ABJ

~ Uber, Lyft offer 50% off rides to polls on Election Day - Austin American-Statesman

~ Security guard shoots suspect after fatal altercation at NE Austin nightclub - KEYE

~ An ultimate Austin-area voter guide for Election Day on Tuesday in Texas - Austin American-Statesman

~ Tropical Storm Rafael is headed toward the Gulf of Mexico. Track path - Austin American-Statesman

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ NEW BBQ: “Three years and millions of dollars later, Black Gold has set its opening date” ABJ ($)

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Bob Schneider (with ME ND Andy). Mohawk (912 Red River St). 7pm free show with registration. Register here.

~ ELECTION NIGHT: “Where to Watch the Presidential Election in Austin” Eater Austin

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Government Relations Director (III): Texas Railroad Commission. Salary: $7,349.25 - $12,500.00 / month. Info / apply here.