🌱 AISD Teacher Accused Of Abuse + Oversight Chief Resigns + Events 🎃

Good morning, friends and neighbors! Happy October. It's Sunday in Austin and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in the community, including news on:

• Austin police's oversight director resigns.
• September ends too warm and too dry – what's in store for October's weather?
• An Austin ISD teacher is on paid leave over allegations of verbal and emotional abuse.
• Free family photo session, comedy show, and much more ➡️

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Today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 89 Low: 58.

As the fall temps slowly creep in, The Austin American-Statesman has gathered a list of fun, autumnal activities! Hayrides, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes galore – check it out!

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Here are the top stories in Austin today:

1) Austin police oversight director resigns after a long family leave. Farah Muscadin, Office of Police Oversight director, was set to return to work on Monday following nine months of leave, but instead resigned. Her office, the Office of Police Oversight, has been at the center of the debate on police accountability.

In a memo to the Austin City Council, City Manager Spencer Cronk said Muscadin decided to resign to focus on her family. Head to KUT for more on this story.

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2) September ends too warm and too dry. Weather officials report that September came to a close with above-average temps and scarce precipitation. KXAN reports that "17 of the last 18 days of the month had afternoon maximums above normal, which, in part, led to an average high temperature of 94.6°." Head to KXAN to see what October's weather has in store.

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3) An Austin ISD teacher is on paid leave over allegations of verbal and emotional abuse. A long-time Austin ISD teacher, Diane "Betsy" Cornwell, is under investigation by the district after several former Bowie High School students said she subjected them to emotional and verbal abuse and inappropriately touched students. Head to KVUE to learn more about the allegations and the district's next steps.

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4) Governor Greg Abbott and challenger Beto O'Rourke sparred over a range of topics during Friday's debate. Abbott and O'Rourke clashed over migrant busing, guns, and the power grid failure to name a few topics. The Texas Tribune has a recap of the event as well as a fact check of their claims.

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Today in Austin:

• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions in Lake Austin at Mount Bonnell. (9 a.m.)
• Austin Record Convention at Palmer Events Center. (10 a.m.)
• (Kid-Friendly)"Rosita y Conchita": a Día de los Muertos Play in English and Spanish at Austin Scottish Rite Theater (11 a.m.)
• Vino Vinyasa at Summer Revival Wine Company. (12 p.m.)
• (Kid-Friendly) Skins & Skulls (Exploration Station) at McKinney Falls State Park. (2 p.m.)
• Harry Styles with Gabriels at Moody Center. (8 p.m.)
• Road Dogs: Comedy Showcase at Cooper's BBQ (Downtown). (8 p.m.)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Jessica Collins

About me: Jessica is happy to call Austin her home for the past 10+ years. She loves the outdoors, arts & cinema, dining, and all of the natural beauty that Central Texas has to offer.

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