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🌱Home Prices Show Steep Drop + Get To Know Mayoral Candidates

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Hello, all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Austin Daily, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Today we'll cover these stories and more...

  • Austin home prices have dropped more than any other city in the U.S.
  • Get to know the 6 candidates vying to be Austin's next mayor.
  • Renters' rights ordinances are up for debate with City Council.
  • Kid-friendly Halloween event, plenty of comedy, and live music ➡️

But first, today's weather:

☀️ Very warm and less humid with plenty of sunshine. High: 94 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories in Austin today:

1) Home prices across the country continue to tumble as mortgage rates spike. Where have prices dropped the most? Austin. "Home prices in the Austin metro area are dropping more than in any other city in the country," according to a new report from Realtor.com. Realtor.com reports that the median home list price in the Austin metro was $558,275. That's down 10.3% since June. Head to KVUE for the full scoop.

2) Are you in the dark about the six candidates vying to be Austin's next mayor? KUT has compiled a breakdown of each of their backgrounds, platforms, and where they stand on three of our biggest local issues – check it out!

3) Two tenants' rights ordinances will be coming before the Austin City Council this week. On Oct. 13, City Council will vote on an ordinance establishing the "right to organize." Head to CBS Austin to learn more about the renters' rights agenda.

4) Austin considers a new initiative to reduce the use of single-use plastics at bars and restaurants. City Council is gearing up to outline options for our local nightlife and restaurant community to replace single-use plastic and Styrofoam with biodegradable materials. Head to KXAN to learn more about this developing story.

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Today in Austin:

  • (Kid-Friendly) Music & Movement at Austin Public Library, Central Branch. (2 p.m.)
  • "Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty" with Dr. Aziz Gazipura –Virtual Author Talk. (3 p.m.)
  • (Kid-Friendly) Kids Create: Halloween at Austin Public Library, Ruiz Branch. (4:30 p.m.)
  • Colu Henry Cookbook Signing at Hotel Magdalena. (5 p.m.)
  • Moontower Comedy presents: JB Smoove at Paramount Theater. (6 p.m.)
  • ACL Fest Nights: Billy Strings at Stubb's. (6:30 p.m.)
  • ACL Fest Nights: Me Nd Adam with Joshua Ray Walker at Antone's. (8 p.m.)
  • GARAGE: "That's Right. Ladies Doing Comedy And Not Apologizing For It" at Fallout Theater. (8 p.m.)

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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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