🌱 Monkeypox Vaccine Expansion + Voting Guide + Gift Card Giveaway 💰

Good morning, neighbors! Happy Hump Day. It's Jessica, your host of the Austin Daily, the go-to place for the latest news and community updates.

Kick your feet up and sip your morning coffee while we dive into:

• Austin Public Health expands the eligibility requirements for the monkeypox vaccine.
• 101 Guide on registering to vote and casting your ballot in the upcoming elections.
• Feel good news: the city has awarded $75k to orgs reducing food injustice.
• A gift card giveaway, Quentin Tarantino's coming to town, and much more ➡️

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But first, today's weather:

☀️ Warm with plenty of sun. High: 91 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories in Austin today:

1) Local health officials expand eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine. As of Monday, Austinites at risk of contracting monkeypox are now eligible for the vaccine. The vaccine was previously limited to individuals directly exposed to the virus or diagnosed with the disease. Dr. Christina Madison with Wellness Equity Alliance says: "We are really just classifying anyone at risk. That includes anyone who has multiple sex partners, anyone with anonymous sex partners, anyone who may have been to an event — like a large rave or concert — who may have come in contact with somebody who could have monkeypox." Head to KUT to learn where to get a free monkeypox vaccine appointment.

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2) It's election season in Central Texas and you may be asking: How do you register to vote? How do you check your registration status? What do you need to vote? The Austin American-Statesman/subscription has put together a guide with everything you need to know to register to vote and cast your ballot in Texas – check it out!

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3) Feel good news: The city's Food Justice program awarded $75,000 in grants to organizations leading transformative change in Austin's food system. 25 local organizations received $3,000 to help reduce food injustice and expand our community's access to food/meals. Head to KVUE to learn more about this initiative and which organizations were selected.

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4) Tiffany Jackson, an All-American for the Texas Longhorns and the No. 5 pick in the 2007 WNBA draft, died after a battle with breast cancer. Jackson was only 37 years old. KXAN has more on Jackson's life and legacy.

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Today in Austin:

• Freaky Floats at Austin Motel (5 p.m.)
• The Smashing Pumpkins with Jane's Addiction at Moody Center (6 p.m.)
• (Virtual Workshop)"Effective Techniques for Processing Strong Emotions" (7 p.m.)
• ACL Fest Nights: Zach Bryan at Stubb's (7 p.m.)
• Bonobo (Fragments Live Tour) at Emo's (7 p.m.)
• Steve-O at Cap City Comedy Club (7:15 p.m.)
• Ceramic Animal at Parish (7 p.m.)
• Dead Boys with Suzi Moon at Empire Control Room (7 p.m.)

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Community Chatter:

• 🚨 Giveaway Alert: The Texas vs. OU match is the hottest ticket in town! The Longhorns are giving away a $100 gift card when you let them know who you're bringing to the game! #HookEm (Texas Longhorns via Facebook)
• 🎤 Country legend Loretta Lynn has passed. Lynn's family confirmed she died Tuesday at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. She was 90. (KVUE via Facebook)
• 🛼 Looking for a Skate Crew? "Join the new Skate Crew at Mendez Recreation Center! Participants will learn how to roller skate, practice their skills, and learn new tricks on 4 wheels. Bring your own roller skates or use the provided ones given. Fees: $10/month." (Austin Parks & Rec via Facebook)
• 🎞️ Quentin Tarantino is coming to town! The legendary film director is bringing his U.S. book tour to the Paramount Theatre on November 12. (Culture Map Austin)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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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