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Greetings Austin! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Tesla's growing Cybercab fleet could mean for getting around Austin
  • How did Austin shape this rising ACL performer's sound?
  • Miss his ACL set? Why Gabriel Jacoby wowed Austin fans

Also on today's calendar: The New Triangle Food and Artisan Market and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Very warm with a few showers, temps: high: 92, low: 76.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Elon Joins X Takeover Virtually at Giga Texas (teslanorth.com) — Elon Musk appeared by video at the X Takeover fan event at Giga Texas in Austin, where attendees heard updates on Starship testing and Tesla's future. A Cybercab engineer reportedly said more than 300 Cybercabs already serve Austin and described plans to significantly expand the robotaxi fleet in the city, with additional seating changes and state-by-state growth focused on safety.
   

2. Q&A: Macy Todd talks moving from Austin, debut ACL performance (thedailytexan.com) — A singer-songwriter who recently moved from Austin to Nashville just returned to town for her debut set at Austin City Limits Music Festival. She reflects on how Austin's inspiring but sometimes lonely scene helped shape her sound, compares it with Nashville's industry-heavy environment, and shares what it felt like to see ACL fans singing her lyrics back.
   

3. 'I will be back': Gabriel Jacoby flashes star potential during ACL debut (thedailytexan.com) — Festivalgoers at Austin City Limits got an early-afternoon surprise when R&B artist Gabriel Jacoby delivered a standout set that won over a largely unfamiliar crowd. Blending Southern style, neo-soul influences and vulnerable new songs, he turned casual listeners into new fans and promised he'll be back to perform in Austin again.
   

4. Texans rally at Capitol Saturday, urging leaders to end death penalty (kvue.com) — In downtown Austin, advocates, exonerees and families of death row inmates marched from the Capitol to the Governor's Mansion, urging Texas leaders to end the death penalty. Speakers shared emotional stories, highlighted recent executions and high-profile cases, and pressed officials to reconsider capital punishment policies that directly affect Texans statewide.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Masterclass With French Acoustic Guitar Virtuoso Pierre Bensusan in Austin —Brenda Lewis Read on Patch
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    Some of you might recall I fell victim to scammers on Nextdoor.com this past week and had to cancel my debit card and until my new card comes in, I… (Nextdoor Highland Park West Balcones)
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  • Compass Group, PLC posted a job opening for Night Auditor - AT&T Hotel and Conference Center (FULL TIME) in Austin. Apply here.
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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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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