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🌱 ATX Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month + 🤘 Updates + Fun Events

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Happy Friday, everybody! We survived yet another busy week. It's your host, Jessica, back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

Today we'll cover:

  • ATX celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month.
  • Woman dies after being shot at northeast Austin apartment.
  • Gov. Greg Abbott sends migrants from the Texas border to VP Kamala Harris' D.C. residence.
  • The future of Lions Municipal Golf Course, live music, comedy shows, and much more ➡️

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Today's weather and allergy report:

☀️ High: 94 Low: 74. Humid with a stray p.m. thunderstorm.
🍃 Grass Pollen: high (⬆️). Ragweed: low. Mold: medium. Dust & Dander: extremely high.

Here are the top stories today in Austin:

1) Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! This month, we recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success.

We're grateful to live in a community shaped by the contributions, traditions, history, and layers of Hispanic Texans. Head to KVUE to learn more about the National Hispanic Heritage events scheduled for the next few weeks.

2) Woman dies after being shot at northeast Austin apartment. APD reports that officers responded within six minutes of receiving the call to find a woman in her 30s shot inside an apartment near Berkman and Reagan Hills drives. Austin EMS took her to the hospital, and shortly after arriving, she was pronounced dead. KXAN has more on this developing story.

3) Gov. Greg Abbott sent two buses of migrants from the Texas border to Vice President Kamala Harris' D.C. residence. Yesterday morning, roughly 101 migrants (mostly from Venezuela) arrived outside of the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. where Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff reside.

Gov. Abbott's decision was allegedly in response to VP Harris' comments on NBC's "Meet the Press" in which she called the border "secure." KUT has more on this story here.

4) New roadway improvements are underway in Southeast Austin. FOX 7 Austin reports that the project is along E. Stassney Lane between Teri and Burleson roads and is funded through the voter-approved 2018 Bond. The street is expected to go under a full reconstruction in order to "create a safer, smoother commute for residents."

Head to FOX 7 Austin to learn more about expected lane closures, sidewalk closures, and impacts on the CapMetro route.

5) #HookEm News: Saturday night brings a long-awaited match between UTSA and UT-Austin. The two University of Texas affiliates will clash for the first time at the Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium (history in the making!). Austonia has compiled 7 ways for you to enjoy the gameday experience – check it out!

Today in Austin:

  • Mighty Swell Keep It Weird® Day Carnival at Butler Pitch & Putt. (6 p.m.)
  • Hit List Stand-Up Comedy at Vulcan Gas Company. (6:30 p.m.)
  • AZXO at The VORTEX (7 p.m.)
  • "Through the Repellent Fence": A Land Art Film at The Chambers Theatre (Buda). (7 p.m.)
  • Community Cinema Presents: "Lightyear" at Community First! Village' (7 p.m.)
  • The Mountain Goats at Paramount Theatre. (7 p.m.)
  • Why Bonnie at The Ballroom. (7 p.m.)
  • Alan Jackson at Moody Center. (7 p.m.)
  • Deadeye at Parish. (7:30 p.m.)
  • "The Inheritance" Part 2 at ZACH Theatre. (7:30 p.m.)

Community Chatter 💬 :

  • 🙈 Streaker alert! A streaker interrupted the Austin FC 3-0 win this week. Austinites always find a way to keep things interesting, huh? (KXAN.com)
  • 🏠 In the market for a new home? Patch has five new listings for sale in the Austin area. (Austin Patch)
  • 🌮 It's patio season again! What better way to take in the cooler temps than to enjoy a lively patio with a plate of Tex-Mex and an ice-cold margarita!? The Texas Tasty has 13 of the best Mexican restaurants in Austin. (The Texas Tasty)
  • ⛳ The future of the Lions Municipal Golf Course continues to be a hot button topic around town. The City of Austin election and politics are likely to play a role in the fate of the golf course. (Austin American-Statesman)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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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