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🌱 Homicide In North Austin + Tax Rate Updates + Free Classes At ACC

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Hi, neighbors! It's me, Jessica Collins, your fantastic host of the Austin Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

Grab your morning coffee while we dive into:

  • Austin PD investigating a homicide in North Austin.
  • The proposed Travis County property tax rates are now available online.
  • Austin Community College is offering free classes this fall.
  • And much more ➡️

First, today's weather and allergy report:

☀️ High: 97 Low: 76. Very warm with chances of a thunderstorm.
🍃 Grass Pollen: low. Ragweed: moderate. Mold: moderate. Dust & Dander: extremely high.

Here are the top stories today in Austin:

1) Austin PD investigating a homicide in North Austin. APD is investigating how a man was killed on Wednesday afternoon near a convenience store located in the 1200 block of Kramer Lane. According to CBS Austin: "Austin-Travis County EMS tweeted at 1:27 p.m. that a pedestrian had been killed in a collision at the address -- but APD clarified at a press briefing that the victim was never hit by a car, however, he did suffer blunt force trauma to his head."

No suspect has been taken into custody, and detectives are currently talking with witnesses and neighbors to determine what occurred. CBS Austin has more on this story here.

2) The proposed Travis County property tax rates are now available online. Austin Homeowners can now look up their address online to determine how the proposed tax rates could impact their 2022 property tax bills.

Concerned about rising property taxes? Head over to http://TravisTaxes.com to look up your address, or check out the full story on KVUE.

3) Good news: Austin Community College is offering free classes this fall. Looking to level up on your learning? ACC is offering individuals up to three free classes that can lead to an in-demand workforce credential. What a sweet deal?! Head to KLBJ to learn how you can participate.

4) Looking to make some extra cash? YMCA of Austin is looking to hire over 100 afterschool workers. YMCA of Austin currently has more than 100 seasonal full-time and part-time positions open. Wait – it gets better. The organization is currently offering a $500 bonus, and pay starts at $15 an hour. Learn more and how you can apply here at KVUE.

Today in Austin:

  • Virtual Cardio & Strength Class hosted by Stronger Austin. (8:30 a.m.)
  • Austin ISD Job Fair at Nelson Field. (9 a.m.)
  • Liquidation Sale at Tiemann Art Gallery and Frame Shop. (10 a.m.)
  • Velocity Credit Union Job Fair at Velocity Credit Union (Slaughter Lane Branch). (12 p.m.)
  • Virtual Zumba hosted by Stronger Austin. (6 p.m.)
  • Virtual Yoga hosted by Stronger Austin. (7 p.m.)
  • The Inheritance, Pt 1 at ZACH Theatre (7:30 p.m.)
  • Chris McMurray at My Oh My. (8 p.m.)

Community Chatter 💬 :

  • School is officially in session 📝 : Students in the Del Valle School District are officially the first in the Austin area to return to the classroom. (CBS Austin via Facebook)
  • Football season is upon us! Charley Crockett to play free Longhorn City Limits concert for UT football season opener. (Austin 360 via Facebook)
  • Free Food Alert 🥨 : Easy Tiger opens Pretzel Bar at Domain Northside, and is offering free pretzels this Saturday! (Austin 360 via Facebook)
  • Looking to grab a cold brew on a hot day? Tribeza has compiled a list of their favorite Austin breweries! (Tribeza via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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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