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Good morning, neighbors! It's Jessica here, right on time with your Wednesday edition of the Austin Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know.

Settle in while we cover:

  • Broken Spoke could become a historical landmark.
  • Community First! Village is adding 1,400 homes for our houseless community.
  • Have your "I voted" sticker? Learn where to get your voting freebies.
  • Country concerts, Longhorn basketball season openers, and more ⬇️

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Here are the top stories in Austin today:

1) Austin's famed honky-tonk bar, Broken Spoke, could become a historical landmark. George Strait, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and, most recently, Kacey Musgraves, are just a few of the famous names that have visited the renowned dance hall since it opened its doors back in 1964. On Thursday, Austin City Council will discuss a resolution that would designate Broken Spoke as a "historical landmark" under city code. KVUE has more on this story here.

2) Feel-good news: Community First! Village is expanding to continue fighting homelessness in Austin. Community Impact reports: "Nonprofit Mobile Loaves & Fishes celebrated the groundbreaking of the 127-acre addition to its Community First! Village, an expansion that will add an estimated 1,400 homes for the formerly homeless across the Austin area." Community First! Village provides community, social services and housing for those experiencing chronic homelessness. Love to see our community step up for one another. Community Impact has more on this initiative.

3) Did you know that your "I voted" sticker gets you some freebies around town?! Well, now you do! Free pancakes, free coffee, free soup, and so much more. KXAN has a list of where you can snag your voting goodies — check it out.

4) The holiday season is officially upon us! The Zilker Holiday Tree will be installed today, and this year's tree lighting ceremony will be held on Sunday, Nov. 27. KVUE's got the scoop.

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Today in Austin:

  • Virtual Author Talk: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR with Lisa Napoli. (3 p.m.)
  • (Kid-Friendly) Lego Lab at Austin Public Library, Twin Oaks Branch. (3:15 p.m.)
  • (Kid-Friendly) Día de muertos/Day of the Dead Celebration at Austin Public Library, Southeast Branch. (4 p.m.)
  • Wine Wednesdays at The VORTEX. (6 p.m.)
  • Roots and Wings Festival with live music and butterflies at The VORTEX. (6 p.m.)
  • Carrie Underwood with Jimmie Allen at Moody Center. (6:30 p.m.)
  • The Big Fake Wedding (Wedding Expo Alternative) at Springdale Station. (6:30 p.m.)
  • The Rare Occasions with Hot Freaks at Empire Control Room. (7:30 PM)
  • Bonnie Raitt's Just Like That Tour at ACL Live at The Moody Theater. (8 p.m.)
  • Broadway In Austin Presents: Chicago at Bass Concert Hall. (8 p.m.)

Community Chatter:

  • 🏀 Longhorn basketball season is officially kicking off at the brand, spanking new Moody Center. If you haven't checked out the new Moody Center yet, this is your chance. The No. 3 women's basketball squad officially tips their season off this Friday at 7 p.m., and the No. 12 men's basketball team on Monday at 8 p.m. (Texas Sports)
  • 🎃 'Tis the season ... for more adorable Halloween pics! "Spooky season may be over, but we couldn't resist sharing these adorable pics! St. David's HealthCare said over 70 babies celebrated their first Halloween in the NICU at St. David's Women's Center of Texas. " (KVUE via Facebook)
  • 🍺 Lit Crawl Austin is a free spinoff event of the Texas Book Festival, taking place this Saturday. "The event will take participants through a series of locations where they'll enjoy the literary equivalent of a session IPA: a short story, a conversation, perhaps even an actual beer with a new bookish friend." Count me in! (CultureMap Austin)
  • 🤝 November nonprofit events: I Live Here, I Give Here has so thoughtfully plotted out events benefitting our local nonprofits: "As we enter the official season of giving, let's reflect on all of the goodness our local nonprofits bring to our community. Because of them we have beautiful parks, incredible art, housing and food for those in need, services for our families and children, and so much more. Show your gratitude to your favorite nonprofit this month by attending one of their events." (I Live Here I Give Here via Instagram)

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— 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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