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🌱 Changes For Local Renters + Día de los Muertos Festivities 💀

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Good morning, everyone! I hope you are all having fabulous weekends. It's Jessica, back with your latest copy of the Austin Daily. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days, including updates on ⬇️ :

  • City Council approved a number of items in its "Renters' Rights Agenda".
  • Family displaced after North Austin apartment fire.
  • How we're celebrating Día de los Muertos in Austin.
  • Kiddo-friendly Halloween carnival, drag bingo, and more!

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Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories in Austin today:

1) On Thursday, the Austin City Council approved a number of items that are part of its "Renters' Rights Agenda". Starting Nov. 7, Austin renters will have the right to cure (this item will require landlords to give renters at least a week to pay back overdue rent before filing an eviction) and the right to organize (which allows renters to set up meetings with their landlords and other tenants while prohibiting landlord retaliation). KUT has more on the two, approved ordinances and what the future holds for Austin renters.

2) Family displaced after North Austin apartment fire. CBS Austin reports: "A fire broke out at a North Austin apartment complex early Saturday morning. The Austin Fire Department said the call came in at 4:16 a.m. at a unit from the Northgate Hills apartments located at 8885 Research Blvd." No members of the family sustained injuries, but they have been displaced from their home. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Head to CBS Austin for the full story.

3) Día de los Muertos is a day to remember and honor our loved ones who we've lost. Many events around the city this year welcome Austinites to celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with community altars, and parades. and live music. Head over to KUT to learn more about local events you can attend.

4) Hollywood in Austin: Dustin Hoffman and Sissy Spacek walked the red carpet at the Austin Film Festival for the debut of their new film. The Statesman was there to cover the event – check it out!

Today in Austin:

  • Susan G. Komen®: MORE THAN PINK Walk at Barton Creek Square.(7:30 a.m.)
  • (Kid-Friendly) Halloween Carnival at The Neill-Cochran House Museum. (11 a.m.)
  • (Kid-Friendly) Rosita y Conchita: a Día de los Muertos Play in English & Spanish at Austin Scottish Rite Theater. (11 a.m.)
  • Halloween Drag Bingo Brunch at Fairmont Austin. (1 p.m.)
  • Blood Red Shoes at Antone's. (7 p.m.)
  • Halloween Ends at the Blue Starlite Drive-In Theater. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Sunday Soul: Live R&B Music Experience + Halloween Party at Speakeasy. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Smile at the Blue Starlite Drive-In Theater. (10:30 p.m.)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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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