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🌱 Layoffs Hit Local Tech Sector + Restaurant Closure 🍩​ + Open Jobs

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Good morning, everybody! I hope you are all having fantastic weekends (how about that absolutely gorgeous weather we had yesterday!?). It's Jessica here with your new edition of the Austin Daily. As usual, we'll cover important local news and community

Settle in with your coffee while we cover:

  • Layoffs and hiring freezes are sweeping through the Austin tech sector.
  • Find out which local spot has been named the best dive bar in Texas.
  • Restaurant closure, hiring announcements, and some great local events ⬇️

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 85 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories today in Austin:

1) Reminder for the parents: Class will not be in session at Austin ISD on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8. For the first time ever, the school district has opted to make it a student holiday. KUT reports: "Austin ISD officials said the holiday is beneficial for several reasons. First, it helps address school safety concerns because the 21 campuses serving as polling sites will be open to the public. Second, it gives eligible staff and students more chances to cast a ballot in the November election." So, plan childcare accordingly, and don't forget to vote! KUT has the full scoop on this decision.

2) Daylight Saving Time officially comes to an end, TODAY. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, at 2 a.m. marks the end of Daylight Saving Time, so if your clocks, devices, and kitchen appliances did not update on their own, be sure to turn them back one hour. The Statesman has more on the impact Daylight Saving Time has on our bodies and its history – check it out.

3) Layoffs and hiring freezes are cascading across the Austin area. Meta (Facebook's parent company), Apple, Amazon, and other small tech companies have announced that they're scaling back their workforce. KXAN has more on the potential impact on our local economy and how employees can educate themselves on their rights.

4) The beloved Skylark Lounge has been dubbed the best dive bar in Texas. For many of us, that love live music and have lived in the Austin area for some time, Skylark Lounge has been the go-to place to grab a cold brew and hear some of the best local and national blues acts. Head over to KXAN to learn more.

Today in Austin:

  • Austin Food And Wine Festival (Day 2) at Auditorium Shores. (12 p.m.)
  • Broadway In Austin Presents: Chicago at Bass Concert Hall. (1 p.m. & 7 p.m.)
  • Modern Times Lecture Series: From Cotulla to Capital City: O. Henry in the 1880s at the Neill-Cochran House Museum. (2:30 p.m.)
  • THE DROP Presents: MOBLEY In-Store Performance & Record Signing at Waterloo Records. (3 p.m.)
  • The 15th Annual Gram Parsons Birthday Hoot benefiting Austin Pets Alive at Metcalf BBQ at Graceland. (4 p.m.)
  • Two-Step Workshop! Community-Led Move Swap at Sagebrush. (5 p.m.)
  • Step Afrika! at The Paramount Theatre. (6 p.m.)
  • Soul Sundays with Soul Man Sam & The SMS Band at Skylark Lounge. (8 p.m.)

Community Chatter:

  • 🙏 The 29th Annual Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival is next weekend."On November 12, the Travis County Expo Center will host a major celebration for indigenous Austinites, travelers in the know, and anyone who wants to get better acquainted with the culture." (CultureMap Austin)
  • 🍩 Restaurant closing: Gourdough's has announced they're closing their South Lamar restaurant with today being their last full day of operation. Gourdough's will keep its Bouldin Creek truck at 1503 South First Street open for the foreseeable future. (Eater Austin)
  • 🚨 Hiring alert: "Share your love of art with the future of Austin! Dougherty Arts Center is looking to fill several open positions with our popular out-of-school youth arts programs." (Austin Parks & Rec via Facebook)

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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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