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1. Austin Water Responds to a Reclaimed Water Main Break Near Stassney Lane (austintexas.gov) — Austin Water crews have repaired a reclaimed water main break near East Stassney Lane, and officials say the city's drinking water remains safe. About 574,000 gallons of reclaimed water spilled into a tributary feeding Williamson Creek by Jimmy Clay Golf Course, and the utility has notified state regulators while explaining that this treated non-drinking water meets safety standards for normal contact.
2. Downtown Austin Alliance outlines priorities to tackle homelessness, mental health challenges (kvue.com) — Downtown Austin leaders are setting five new policy priorities to address homelessness, mental health, and public safety, with a strong focus on the city's core. The Downtown Austin Alliance and Council Member Zo Qadri highlight ongoing initiatives like the No Wrong Door Initiative and HEART expansion, while stressing that more housing, behavioral health care, and regional partnerships are urgently needed.
3. QA Automation Engineer - PROLIM Global Corporation - Hybrid in Austin, TX, US (dice.com) — A long-term QA Automation Engineer contract role is open in Austin, offering hybrid work for an experienced tester with at least eight years in automated testing and test planning. The position favors candidates with healthcare app experience and familiarity with Texas DIR frameworks, making it especially relevant for seasoned local tech professionals seeking stable contract work.
4. Texas-Ohio State match up drives high ticket prices, boosts Austin's economy (kxan.com) — Austin is bracing for a surge of visitors and spending as Texas hosts Ohio State at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, driving ticket prices as high as thousands of dollars. Local experts and business owners say the packed hotels, restaurants, and rideshares will significantly boost Austin's economy, even as some students are priced out of attending in person.
5. Austin volunteers pack over 185K meals for 9/11 Day's Honor Through Action (cbsaustin.com) — Hundreds of Austin volunteers gathered at the Palmer Events Center to pack nearly 187,000 meals for the 9/11 Day Honor Through Action campaign, with all meals going to the Central Texas Food Bank. Organizers say the first-ever Austin event joined 50 cities nationwide, aiming to fight local food insecurity while honoring the unity many remember from the days after 9/11.
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