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🌱 Oracle Layoffs Impact ATX Campus + Raises For ACC Employees

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Hey, everybody! It's Hump Day in Austin and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town.

Grab your morning coffee while we dive into:

  • Violating local water restrictions could result in steep fines.
  • Oracle layoffs impact the Austin campus.
  • Austin Community College's approved budget includes employee raises.
  • And much more ➡️

First, today's weather and allergy report:

☀️ High: 105 Low: 78. Partly sunny and hot.
🍃 Grass Pollen: low. Ragweed: low. Mold: moderate. Dust & Dander: extremely high.

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Here are the top stories in Austin today:

1) Violating local water restrictions could result in steep fines. Many Central Texas communities have enacted water restrictions to aid in conservation efforts. Austin's "Straight 1 drought response" went into effect on June 6 and limits the number of hours automatic irrigation systems can be run at both residential and commercial properties. Under Stage 1, first-time violators will be fined between $50 and $200. For a second violation, that fine increases to a $75 to $300 range. KXAN has more on this story here.

2) Oracle layoffs impact the Austin campus. On Tuesday, Oracle Corporation announced nationwide layoffs, with at least a dozen local Austin employees being impacted. The Austin Business Journal reports that team members in marketing and customer experience were reportedly the most effected. Check out the full story here at KVUE.

3) Austin Community College's approved budget includes employee raises. The budget, approved Monday, states that all ACC employees are set to receive a raise next fiscal year. According to the Statesman: "The 5 percent raise is part of the college's annual budget, which totals $467 million. Employees could also receive $5,000 or a $20 minimum wage instead of the 5 percent raise, depending on which option provides the greatest increase. Raises will be "capped at $10,000 for the highest earners." The budget also states that full-time employees earning less than $150,000 will receive a one-time payment of $500 to $1,000. The greatest amount will go to the lowest paid workers. The Austin American-Statesman has more on this story here.

4) It's almost time to say goodbye to another legendary Austin business — Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds on South Congress Avenue. After 38 years in Austin, the iconic costume shop, Lucy in Disguise, will close at the end of the year. The store will be moving to a "purchase only" model in the coming months. KVUE has more on this story here.

Today in Austin:

  • $285 Breast Ultrasound Screenings from HerScan at 6317 Bee Caves Road. (9 a.m.)
  • Austin FC Hosts Blood Drive (with ticket giveaways!) at Q2 Stadium. (9 a.m.)
  • Wild Spirit Wild Presents: Second Annual Hullabaloo Gala at 3TEN ACL Live. (6 p.m.)
  • Virtual Cardio & Strength Class hosted by Stronger Austin. (6 p.m.)
  • Virtual MixxedFit hosted by Stronger Austin. (6 p.m.)
  • Resound Presents: The Dear Hunter w/ special guests The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die and Tanner Merritt from O'brother at The Parish. (Doors at 6:30 p.m.)
  • Bird Peterson at My Oh My. (8 p.m.)
  • "Mean Girls (The Musical)" at Bass Concert Hall. (8 p.m.)
  • Free Zoom Meeting with Austin Immigration Attorneys. (9 p.m.)

Community Chatter 💬 :

  • Detroit-style pizza continues to make its mark on Austin: Via 313 has announced they're expanding to Round Rock and in San Antonio — yum! (Austin 360 via Facebook)
  • "What do grapes and guitars have in common? They both make great jams!" A new festival, Texas Wine Jam, is headed to the Hill Country! (CultureMap Austin via Facebook)
  • Ground Floor Theatre will showcase the Pulitzer Prize-winning production "Anna in the Tropics" from Aug. 12 through 27. (Tribeza via Facebook)
  • "Bidi bidi bom bom!" Waterloo Greenway is offering a free screening of "Selena" this Friday, Aug. 5 at Moody Amphitheater! (Austin Parks & Rec via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you again tomorrow!

— 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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