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🌱 Robbery Suspects Arrested + $770M ACC Bond + Surfing in...ATX? 🌊

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Good mornin', everyone! It's Jessica here, right on time with your Thursday edition of the Austin Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

Settle in while we cover:

  • Two suspects connected to Downtown druggings and robberies have been arrested.
  • F1 Drivers made a pit stop by Dell Children's Medical Center.
  • ACC has a $770 million bond on the November ballot.
  • New beer & BBQ headed to South Austin, comedy shows, and much more ➡️

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Here are the top stories in Austin today:

1) Two women were arrested after being connected to Downtown Austin druggings and robberies. On Wednesday, the Austin Police Department "announced the arrest of a mother-daughter duo linked to at least four cases of robbery and alleged druggings." KVUE reports: "...Sharon Jacobs, 44, and Tamiya Jacobs, 23, stole more than $55,000 from multiple victims in Downtown Austin during the weekend of Feb. 11-13. The APD added that five additional suspects are also believed to be involved in this series of crimes." Head to KVUE for the full scoop.

2) Feel-good news: Formula One kicks off this weekend and two drivers made a pit stop at Dell Children's Medical Center. Haas F1 drivers Mick Schumacher and Kevin Magnussen spent Wednesday afternoon playing games (Mario Kart, to be specific!), signing autographs, taking pictures, and hanging with the kiddos. Awww, I'm not crying, you are! FOX 7 Austin has more on the drivers' visit.

3) The Austin Community College District Board of Trustees placed a $770 million bond on the November ballot. The goal of the bond is to build, renovate and expand ACC facilities and to provide resources to students to continue with their education. Want to learn more about the bond proposition? KUT's got the scoop here.

4) On Oct. 19, the six candidates for the Austin City Council seat for District 5 participated in a forum to discuss their stances on top local issues. Current District 5 council member Ann Kitchen is not running again. Head to KUT to watch a recording of the event.

5) The world's biggest surf park is coming to ... Austin? Surf Lakes confirms it's true! Surf Lakes would occupy 400 acres for its newest development just south of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. KVUE reports: "The development will be called Pura Vida and is set to include a sand beach, hotels, boardwalks, shopping, and residential buildings." Surf's up, neighbors! KVUE has more on the expected plans for this project here.

Today in Austin:

  • Austin Habitat for Humanity Block Party in the Mueller Neighborhood. (6 p.m.)
  • Jo's Thursday Fright Nights at Jo's Coffee South Congress. (6 p.m.)
  • Laguna Gloria Nights at The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria. (6 p.m.)
  • Rhett Miller at Stateside at the Paramount. (7 p.m.)
  • Hablot Brown with Floyd Fuji at Empire Control Room. (7 p.m.)
  • (All Ages) Cochise at Antone's. (7 p.m.)
  • In Sisters We Trust, or My F*cked Up American Girl Doll Play at B. Iden Payne Theatre. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Freshly Waxed: A Comedy Show at Wax Myrtle's. (8 p.m.)
  • (All Ages) Spellling at Mohawk. (8 p.m.)
  • Austin EastCiders Cider Comedy at Eastciders Barton Springs. (8 p.m.)

Community Chatter:

  • 💀 Missing skeleton alert: A 14-foot Halloween skeleton was stolen in broad daylight from a home in Northwest Austin. Neighbors' security cams show the suspect trying to load the massive decoration into what appears to be a SUV. (FOX 7 Austin)
  • 🏁 Formula One 2022 Season Recap: Headed out to Circuit of the Americas this weekend for the race? KVUE's got a review of everything that transpired this season, so you're up on the latest and greatest. (KVUE)
  • 🍖 New beer and BBQ headed to South Austin: Slab BBQ and Nomadic Beerworks are joining forces to open a new restaurant in Sunset Valley. (Eater Austin via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. 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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