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🌱 Community Shows Support At Cancer Walk + Abduction In East Austin

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Happy Halloween, my dear neighbors! I hope everyone had a spooky Hallows' Eve weekend and managed to enjoy the gorgeous weather we had. I'm back in your inbox bright and early this morning to get you up to speed on the latest local news and community updates.

Settle in while we cover:

  • There was a spike in vehicle crashes in the wee hours on Sunday.
  • 5k community members showed their support at the Susan G. Komen walk.
  • The victim of an abduction was recovered in east Austin early on Sunday morning.
  • Monster Mash Dance Party, Halloween movie screenings, comedy, and more ⬇️

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 80 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories in Austin today:

1) Four late-night vehicle crashes occurred throughout Austin in the overnight hours on Sunday. KVUE reports: "Of the four crashes that happened on Oct. 30, two of them occurred on the north side of Austin and the other two occurred on the south side. One of the northside crashes was fatal." The crashes resulted in one person dead and six individuals injured. KVUE has more on this developing story here.

Neighbors: please stay safe out on the roads during the Holiday weekend, and remember: If you're sipping a potion, drinking something boo-zy , or indulging in a witch's brew – order a rideshare or taxi and don't risk getting behind the wheel.

2) Feel good news: Roughly 5k community members showed their support at the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink walk on Sunday morning. Members from the foundation last reported that it had raised almost $760,000 – incredible! All of those funds will go toward breast cancer research, education, screenings, and treatment. FOX 7 Austin has more details on the event and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's mission here.

3) The victim of an abduction was recovered in east Austin early on Sunday morning. The Austin Police Department and SWAT Team responded to an abduction call on Saturday night which led to a police chase and a barricaded subject in an east Austin home. Police officials stated that they were outside the home for around eight hours before they were able to recover the woman and the person without any injuries. KVUE has more on this story here.

4) Austin loses 3-0 to LAFC in the MLS Western Conference finals. Austin FC, we are so incredibly proud of the squad, and thank you for an incredible season! We know you will be back next year stronger than ever. Head over to CBS Austin for a full recap of the game and the season.

5) Local police enforcement is investigating the attempted kidnapping of a University of Texas student. Around 4 a.m., UT police responded to a call near campus regarding an attempted kidnapping of a student. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate a suspect. Head to FOX 7 Austin for more details on this incident.

As always: Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477.

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Today in Austin:

  • Knuckle Puck with Microwave & Youth Fountain at Empire Garage. (6:30 p.m.)
  • The Bronx with Drug Church & Meat Wave at Mohawk. (6:30 p.m.)
  • ATX Comedy Hour: Halloween Edition at The Ballroom at Spiderhouse. (7 p.m.)
  • Monster Mash: Night 5 With Wosavey at Volstead Lounge. (7 p.m.)
  • Paul Val's Halloween Party at Antone's. (7 p.m.)
  • The Fog at the Blue Starlite Drive-In Theater. (7:15 p.m.)
  • Ghostbusters at the Blue Starlite Drive-In Theater. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Drac and the Swamp Rat with Healthy Body Sick Mind and Worm Suicides at Empire Control Room. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Black Coffee at The Concourse Project. (9 p.m.)
  • Halloween at the Blue Starlite Drive-In Theater. (9:40 p.m.)

Community Chatter:

  • 🚨 New restaraunt alert: Ramen Tatsu-ya has opened a new BBQ ramen restaraunt in East Austin. My taste buds are dancing at the thought of a bowl of hot, BBQ ramen – yum! (CultureMap Austin)
  • 🏀 Longhorn Basketball Update: The Men's basketball team demolished their old rivals, the Arkansas Razorbacks, during a charity exhibition this past weekend. Texas opens the regular season with a home contest against UTEP on Monday, Nov. 7. at 8 p.m. at the Moody Center. Go horns, go! (Texas Sports)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow 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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