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Hello, neighbors! It's me, Jessica Collins, your host of the Austin Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town.

Settle in with your morning coffee while we dive into:

  • Austin Habitat for Humanity received a $4 million loan to build affordable housing.
  • New York's mayor says Abbott sending busloads of migrants from Texas is 'horrific'.
  • Traffic Update: North Lamar to close for railroad bridge repairs.
  • And much more ➡️

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☀️ High: 102 Low: 77. Partly sunny and hot.
🍃 Grass Pollen: low. Ragweed: moderate. Mold: moderate ( ⬆️ ). Dust & Dander: extremely high.

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Here are the top stories in Austin today:

1) Austin Habitat for Humanity to receive a $4 million loan to build affordable housing. The Austin Community Fund awarded Austin Habitat for Humanity a $4 million loan to be paid back over the next two years. The low-interest loan will go towards the construction of 150 single-family homes. The Austin American-Statesman has more on this story here.

2) New York's mayor says Abbott sending busloads of migrants from Texas is 'horrific'. Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas has chartered buses to send groups of migrants to New York City. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said asylum seekers were overwhelming the city's homeless shelters. Adams also said: "This is horrific when you think about what [Abbot] is doing. Reports show that more than 4,000 immigrants had arrived from Texas so far. KUT has more on this developing story here.

3) Traffic Update: North Lamar to close for railroad bridge repairs. Starting Tuesday night, repairs on a railroad bridge at West Third Street over North Lamar Boulevard will require traffic closures this week along Lamar. The repairs are expected to run through Thursday morning. Check out the full story over at KXAN.

4) Austin PD has identified the body found at Mt. Bonnell while crews completed a recent rescue mission. APD have identified the man who was found dead on Saturday at Mt. Bonnell while emergency crews were rescuing an injured person who fell from a cliff. That person has been identified as 21-year-old Prabin Gharti. APD says the death is not considered suspicious. CBS Austin has more on this story here. FOX 7 Austin)

Today in Austin:

  • Virtual Low-Impact Workout hosted by Stronger Austin. (7 a.m.)
  • Anthrax & Black Label Society with Hatebreed at Stubb's. (Doors at 5 p.m.)
  • Virtual Zumba hosted by Stronger Austin. (6 p.m.)
  • New Found Glory with Four Year Strong & Be Well at Emo's. (Doors at 6:30 p.m.)
  • STACKED: Stand Up Comedy At Electric Church. (8:30 p.m.)

Community Chatter 💬 :

  • Been dreaming of the day you can perform at SXSW Music? Now is your chance!! Save on the application fees if you apply by August 12. (SXSW via Facebook).
  • New app alert: Travel app, Bounce, takes 'local detectives' on a tour of Austin's crown jewels and hidden gems. (CultureMap Austin via Facebook)
  • South Korean bakery chain "Paris Baguette" opens in town. The new bakery will be serving up a blend of French and Korean baked goods like mochi doughnuts and croissants – my mouth is already watering! (Eater Austin via Facebook)
  • Passionate about the future of public transit in our community? The Austin Transit Partnership Board of Directors has a few openings! (Downtown Austin Alliance via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you again tomorrow morning.

— 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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