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🌱 New Capital Metro CEO + 2023 Psych Fest Lineup + Weekend Rallies

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Good morning, neighbors! I hope you're all having a fabulous weekend in spite of the dreary weather. It's Sunday in Austin and I'm back in your inbox bright and early to get you caught up on the most important local news and community updates.

Grab your morning coffee while we cover:

  • Austin Psych Fest's star-studded 2023 festival lineup.
  • Two different rallies took place in Austin yesterday — keep scrolling for the scoop.
  • Capital Metro's new president and CEO.
  • Goldman Sachs makes some bold claims about the future of Austin's housing market.

But first, today's weather:

Heavy showers in the morning. High: 71 Low: 43.

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Here are the top stories today in Austin:

1) Thousands gathered at the Capitol for the Texas Rally for Life on Saturday. The annual rally unites community members, faith leaders and elected officials whose mission is to "protect human life from conception through natural death." CBS Austin reports that the event has been held annually for 30 years, but this is the first time since Roe v. Wade was overturned. Learn more about yesterday's protest here at CBS Austin.

2) Local activist organization Austin Justice Coalition hosted a rally at Huston-Tillotson University on Saturday evening. The coalition tells KVUE that in the wake of the murder of Tyre Nichols, "it's a chance for Austinites to voice their anger over police brutality, a place to uplift the responding efforts in Memphis and to remember previous victims of police brutality in Austin." Organizers say they are fighting for "accountability and systemic police reform." KVUE has more on this story here.

3) A bus driver who rose through the ranks is the new president and CEO at Capital Metro. Capital Metro's Board of Directors made Dorothy "Dottie" Watkins' appointment official on Monday. KUT reports: "Dorothy 'Dottie" Watkins started driving buses in 1994 when she was 19 years old. Now 48, Watkins has served as interim president and CEO of CapMetro since May." KUT has more on this story here.

4) More rain and a cool front are in the forecast today. KXAN meteorologists report that "scattered showers and thunderstorms look like a good bet from mid-morning through at least early afternoon." Those of us who live east of I-35 could also see strong or isolated severe storms. Neighbors: stay safe, stay warm and stay dry! KXAN has the full weather forecast here.

Today in Austin:

  • Signs and Symbols: The Trees are Talking (Art Exhibition) at The Neill-Cochran House Museum. (11 a.m.)
  • Austin Witches Market at Buzz Mill Coffee, Riverside. (6 p.m.)
  • ZACH Theatre & Deaf Austin Theatre present Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella at ZACH Theatre. (7:30 p.m.)
  • The Buttertones at Parish at Empire Control Room. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Soul Sundays with Soul Man Sam & The SMS Band at The Skylark Lounge. (8 p.m.)
  • Whose Life Is It Anyway? A Comedy Show About Abortion Benefiting The Lilith Fund at ColdTowne Theater. (8 p.m.)

Community Chatter:

  • 🏡 Housing market updates: "Goldman Sachs says Austin could suffer a 2008 market crash, but other experts disagree." (CBS Austin)
  • 🍽 New restaurant...with a twist: "A diner with the 'world's rudest service' is coming to Austin." (CultureMap Austin)
  • 🎸 Festival lineup announcement: "The Black Angels' Austin Psych Fest returns with a three-day event at Far Out Lounge featuring Toro y Moi, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Raveonettes, and more." As a psych-rock fan, I am (for lack of a better word) psyched about this festival! (The Austin American-Statesman)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for 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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