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Good morning to you Austin! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what's coming to Circle C's new permanent off-leash dog area
  • How brutal Austin heat shaped Austin FC's latest home draw
  • Why Austin farmers market ranchers are angry over Trump's beef imports

Also on today's calendar: Sunday Funkday Barrel-Aged Brunch & Bottle Share and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Record-breaking heat, with a high of 107 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Toasty conditions, temps: high: 106, low: 76.
  • Tuesday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 105 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Circle C Off-Leash Area Project (austintexas.gov) — Southwest Austin dog owners can look forward to a new permanent off-leash area at Circle C Metropolitan Park, now under construction with City Council District 8 funding and expected to finish Phase 1 in fall 2026. The project follows a successful pilot and will replace the temporary dog off-leash area, expanding options for nearby neighborhoods that have relied on the park for decades.
   

• Early goals produce draw between Austin FC, Union (statenews.net) — Austin FC battled Philadelphia to a 1–1 draw at home Saturday night after extreme heat in Austin delayed kickoff and left players struggling to finish chances. An early header from Brendan Hines-Ike answered Philadelphia's opener, earning the Verde a point and extending their small unbeaten run as the summer conditions continue to test fans and players alike.
   

• 'Disappointed': Ranchers and Republicans React to Trump's Beef Import (notus.org) — An Austin-area rancher who sells beef at Battle Creek and Sunset Valley farmers markets in Austin says business is already strained and now feels blindsided by President Trump's plan to import 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free beef. Ranchers and Republican leaders nationwide argue the move undercuts American producers, raises quality concerns, and is becoming a flashpoint in key elections.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Two New Harmony Science Academies Earn "A" Ratings in Inaugural Year —Tracie Seed Read on Patch
  • Two Harmony Public Schools Campuses Secure 100% of TEA Distinction Designations —Tracie Seed Read on Patch
  • Found Dog - chocolate lab, Valentina
    - I live on Heinemann, I heard a dog barking all last night which is pretty unusual for this really quiet neighborhood. I figured that someone had… (Nextdoor Old Milwood)
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    On the corner of Chicon Cesar Chavez, at Mr. Natural restaurant. Very shy but very sweet! Would take him/her in if we didn't have a big pup already… (Nextdoor Webberville)
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 576 in Austin. Apply here.
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for United Airlines Ticket Counter Agent in Austin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Austin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bee Cave

  • JetSet Pilates Could Be Coming to Bee Cave (whatnow.com)

Pflugerville

  • Dog placed in shelter care as Pflugerville police investigate alleged animal abuse (cbsaustin.com)
  • Texas city brings in 400 goats and sheep as four-legged landscapers for parks and greenbelts (thecooldown.com)
  • Farmers Insurance Agent Aneka Grandison in Pflugerville (communityimpact.com)

Ok Austin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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