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🌱 Bus Driver Shortage + 2 Shot At Park + 📅 Top Events This Week

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Good morning, neighbors! Happy Monday. It's me, Jessica, your host of the Daily. Let's get this week started off on the right note with the latest news and community updates around Austin.

Settle in with your morning coffee while we cover:

  • Bus driver shortage continues to impact Central Texas school districts.
  • 2 people were shot at Givens Park.
  • Local blues legend performing, a peek at more events this week, and more ➡️

Today's weather:

☀️ Mostly sunny. High: 89 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories today in Austin:

1) In the face of a bus driver shortage, Central Texas School Districts are forced to get creative. More than one month into the school year and Lake Travis and Bastrop ISD continue to battle a massive shortage of bus drivers. Both districts have resorted to cutting routes, creating "shuttle routes, and even having other staffers fill in.

Both districts are actively hiring, with Bastrop trying to sweeten the deal for prospective drivers, by offering a signing bonus. A thousand dollar signing bonus for those without experience, five thousand dollars if you have a CDL, you're an experienced driver. Head to FOX 7 Austin to learn more.

2) Two people were shot at Givens Park on Sunday. First responders found two people shot at Givens Park in East Austin and transported them with non-life-threatening injuries. There are currently no suspects in custody. CBS Austin has more on this developing story.

3) October's weather forecast continues to cause concern. The Austin American-Statesman has compiled the "5 things about Austin's weather worth worrying over in October" – check it out.

Today in Austin:

  • Yoga & Sound at Moody Amphitheater. (6 p.m.)
  • "Off The Wall" at the W Hotel Austin's Record Room. (6 p.m.)
  • Twin Temple with Bridge City Sinners at Empire Garage. (6 p.m.)
  • Blue Monday with Soul Man Sam Plus Lindsay Beaver at Antone's. (7 p.m.)
  • Motown Mondays with The Matchmaker Band at Far Out Lounge. (7 p.m.)
  • Harry Styles with Gabriels (Night Six) at Moody Center. (8 p.m.)
  • Church on Monday with Elias Haslanger & featuring Dr. James Polk - 10th Anniversary at The Continental Gallery. (8:30 p.m.)
  • Michael Hale Organ Trio at The Continental Gallery (10:30 p.m.)

Top Events This Week:

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  • Meditation Classes for Everyone (October 5)
  • Second Saturday Divorce Workshop-What Everyone Needs to Know About Divorce (October 8)
  • Attend a Free Webinar on Immigration Law by our Austin Immigration Attorney in Austin, TX (October 11)
  • Halloween at the Y (October 15)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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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