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Good morning, neighbors! It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new month — and we're hopefully all feeling good! It's Jessica Collins here with your Tuesday edition of the Austin Daily, filled with the top local news and community updates.

Settle in with your cup o' joe while we cover:

  • Vote, vote, vote — early voting runs through Friday, Nov. 4.
  • Teen found shot inside a crashed vehicle last week has died at the hospital.
  • The 2022 Texas Book Fest and the Austin Food & Wine Festival kick off later this week.
  • Kiddo-friendly events, Broadway in Austin, and other top events this week ⬇️

But first, today's weather:

A passing morning shower. High: 74 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories in Austin today:

1) Friendly reminder: Go Vote! Early voting continues through Friday, November 4 and Election Day is November 8. Need a reminder of what's on the ballot? Check out The Statesman's 2022 Austin Election Guide here.

2) A teen found shot inside a crashed vehicle last week has died at the hospital. On Sunday, Oct. 23, APD responded to a shooting in North Austin. KVUE reported: "At the scene, officers found a vehicle crashed into a utility pole. Inside the vehicle was a juvenile driver who had been shot." The victim was taken to a hospital, but died three days later. KVUE has more on this story here.

3) It's another busy week for Austin, with the 2022 Texas Book Fest and the Austin Food & Wine Festival kicking off later this week. Do you love to read, or you're looking to tap into the world of literature and literacy? Then head over to The Statesman to learn more about the free Texas Book Festival kicking off on Saturday, Nov. 5. Or, are you a total foodie who wants to immerse yourself in Austin's blossoming culinary scene? Eater Austin has all of the details for how to attend the Austin Food & Wine Festival this week. I'm starting to think it's time for Austin to claim the "city that never sleeps" title from New York City!

4) Good news: I know many of us are still heartbroken over Austin FC's loss on Sunday evening, but, for the first time in club history, Austin FC will be participating in the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League!! Check out the full scoop here at KXAN.

Today in Austin:

  • (Kid-Friendly) All Ages Storytime at Austin Public Library, Central Branch. (10 a.m.)
  • (Kid-Friendly) Literature Live Presents: The Vain Cuckoo at Austin Public Library, Cepeda Branch. (10 a.m.)
  • Teen Creative AI Lab at Austin Public Library, Central Branch. (5:30 p.m.)
  • Foals' Life Is Yours Tour with Inner Wave and Gustaf at Stubb's. (6 p.m.)
  • Twin City Trivia Presents: Tuesday Night Trivia at Easy Tiger, South Lamar. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Broadway In Austin Presents: Chicago at Bass Concert Hall. (8 p.m.)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. 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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