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🌱 NBA Games Headed To ATX + Apple Expands Campus + 🐱 Adoption Event

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Hi, neighbors! It's a warm Thursday morning in Austin and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

Kick your feet up with your cup o' joe while we dive into:

  • Expansions are on the horizon for Apple's Northwest campus.
  • NBA matchups are coming to Austin!
  • Austin Pets Alive! is waiving all adoption fees at its upcoming event.
  • And much more ➡️

First, today's weather and allergy report:

☀️ High: 97 Low: 75. Warm and heavy p.m. thunderstorms.
🍃 Grass Pollen: low. Ragweed: moderate. Mold: moderate. Dust & Dander: extremely high.

In the mood for a cool treat 🍧? Eater Austin has mapped out the best snow cones, shave ices, sno-balls, raspados, and more here.

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Here are the top stories in Austin today:

1) Expansions are on the horizon for Apple's Northwest campus. According to a report from Austonia, Apple recently filed new documents with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for three additional structures estimated to total $279 million. The new buildings are expected to be completed by February 2025. Check out the full story here at Austonia.

2) Good news 🎉: the NBA is headed to Austin! The San Antonio Spurs will be making its debut at The Moody Center for two matchups this season on April 6 and April 8. Learn more about how you can snag tickets here at Spectrum News.

3) Looking for an adorable fur baby to bring home? Austin Pets Alive! is hosting a cat and kitten adoption event and waiving all adoption fees. The event will be at the Domain Northside this Saturday, and all cats are fully vetted, spayed or neutered and have updated vaccines and a microchip. Learn more on how you can attend this event here at KVUE.

4) A nationwide sex trafficking bust uncovers victims in Austin. The FBI's "Operation Cross Country" sought to find victims of sex trafficking across the country. Earlier this month, they found and identified 84 minor victims of child sex trafficking and located 37 actively missing children, along with 141 adult victims of human trafficking. The youngest victim was just 11 years old. Also, two teen victims were found right here in Austin. KXAN has more on this story here.

Today in Austin:

  • Virtual Cardio & Strength Class hosted by Stronger Austin. (8:30 a.m.)
  • "Everybody Say Love!" Pride Market at South Congress Hotel. (5 p.m.)
  • Rob Zombie with Mudvayne at Germania Insurance Amphitheater. (5 p.m.)
  • Virtual Zumba hosted by Stronger Austin. (6 p.m.)
  • Virtual Yoga hosted by Stronger Austin. (7 p.m.)
  • Round Rock Express Vs. El Paso Chihuahuas (Pints & Pups Game) at Dell Diamond. (7 p.m.)
  • "The Inheritance," Pt. 1 at ZACH Theatre. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Native Wildflower Class + Making Your Own Seed Mix at Hotel Vegas. (8 p.m.)
  • My Oh My Presents: NO KID$ @ My Oh My on Aug. 18. (8 p.m.)
  • Teardrop — Emo Rap Night at Parish. (8 p.m.)
  • Best Night Ever at Empire Control Room. (8 p.m.)

Community Chatter 💬 :

  • Weather Alert ☔ : A weak cold front will bring the potential for scattered showers and storms by the end of the workweek. (KVUE via Facebook)
  • Austin housing market cools off: For the first time in a long time the Austin-area housing market is starting to tilt a bit in buyers' favor as home prices are rising slower and more housing inventory is available. (Austin American-Statesman via Facebook)
  • 🏞️ Brush Square is getting a facelift! Downtown public space, Brush Square, is finally getting its long-anticipated revamp and will be ready in winter 2023. (Downtown Austin Alliance via Facebook)
  • Support local, feel great 💆: Here are 10 Austin-born wellness products for a luxurious self-care routine. (Tribeza via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next 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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