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🌱 Resolution Approved On Weapons Purchase Age + Quirky Father's Day

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Good morning, everybody. It's Saturday in Austin and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. Here's the lowdown.

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Here are the top stories today in Austin:

  1. On Thursday, June 16, the Austin City Council "approved a resolution to explore raising the age for purchasing AR-15-style rifles and other semi-automatic weapons from 18 to 21." The resolution passed "with a 10-1 vote" by lawmakers, with the opposing vote by Council Member MacKenzie Kelly. She "raised questions about potential legal action from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, and local businesses, because the higher gun purchasing age for semi-automatic weapons increase could violate state law." For more details, see Texas' local government code and visit: (CNN)
  2. Father's Day is Sunday, June 19, and if you haven't gotten your dad a gift yet, you may consider getting him a new pet! There are many "available for adoption" at animal shelters in Austin." According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, over 6 million pets are surrendered or taken in each year by animal rescue organizations nationwide. However, only around half of all shelter animals are adopted each year." For information on animals available for adoption, please visit: (Austin Patch)
  3. Austinites love to "keep Austin weird," and on Sunday, June 19, locals will also have a chance to "keep Father's Day quirky" in town! "If you're looking for something different to do to celebrate" your dad, there are many "'weird' and out-of-the-box things to do" in Austin and surrounding areas. For a list with details visit: (austinmoms.com)
  4. There's a new "dance craze that has really caught on," and it's called the "shuffle." According to Lakisha Lemons from Spectrum News, "it's an inclusive, welcoming community" which has now "made its way to Austin." Let's do the shuffle and see it at: (News 13 Orlando)
  5. On Thursday, June 21, "the City of Austin" will hold its "first community meeting for the Montopolis Pool renovation project" at 7 p.m. The project "is part of the 2018 Aquatic Vision Plan, a master plan used to guide improvements and assessments of Austin pools." Interested individuals can attend "via Zoom here or in-person at the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center," located at 1200 Montopolis Drive. More details at: (FOX 7 Austin)

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Today in Austin:

From my notebook:

  • "Calling all Central Texas educators! There are only a few spots left for the in-person summer professional development workshop on Friday, June 24! Explore the history of LGBTQIA + civil rights and learn how to support students. Details at lbjlibrary.org." (Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum via Facebook)
  • "How cool is this? Gold Heart Pins benefiting The Childrens Charity of Variety Texas throughout the years! The Rise of Gru is out on July 1, and the pins are on sale now! Visit participating movie theatres like Premiere Cinemas and Hometown Cinemas to grab your pin and support Variety's mission!" (Variety Texas via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Gabriela Cantu Couvillion

About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings that you think may appeal to our readers!

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