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🤖 Robotaxis Coming To ATX + Food Insecurity Worsens + TX Tiki Week 🍹

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Good morning, Austin! Jessica Collins here with your fresh copy of the Austin Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

Settle in and grab your morning java while we dive into:

  • Former Travis County deputy pleads guilty to a triple homicide.
  • Access to affordable, healthy food continues to be a growing problem in the community.
  • Robotaxis coming to town??
  • Michael Buble show, speed dating, Texas Tiki Week, and much more ➡️

First, today's weather and allergy report:

☀️ High: 95 Low: 66. Mostly sunny.
🍃 Grass Pollen: low. Ragweed: low. Mold: medium. Dust & Dander: extremely high.

Here are the top stories today in Austin:

1) Former Travis County deputy pleads guilty to a triple homicide. On Tuesday, former Travis County sheriff's detective Stephen Broderick pleaded guilty to the capital murder of three people (his ex-wife, daughter, and daughter's boyfriend). The prosecution agreed to waive the death penalty in exchange for a life in prison without parole penalty. KVUE has more on this story here.

2) Access to affordable and nutritious food continues to be a growing problem for many in the Austin area. The newly published "2022 State of the Food System" report shows that 14.4 percent of people in Travis County are currently experiencing food insecurity. That rate has increased from 12.8 percent in 2019 to 17 percent in 2020.

As a step further than the report, Austin's sustainability office plans to create the city's first-ever Food Plan. It will gather input from the community and stakeholders to document their voices and create a set of recommendations for moving forward. Head to KXAN to learn more about this story.

3) An Austinite is $5 million richer after winning the top prize from a scratch lottery ticket! The local resident claimed the top prize-winning ticket of $5 million in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game "Casino Millions." This winning ticket was purchased at the Star Stop 75, which is located at 5801 N. Interstate 35. Congrats to the lucky winner! KVUE has more on this story.

4) Robotaxis coming to Austin? The future is here, neighbors! General Motors announced on Monday that they're planning to expand a robotaxi service that recently launched in California into new markets in Arizona and Texas. Cruise, a San Francisco startup that General Motors bought six years ago, told an audience at a conference that an autonomous ride-hailing service that began charging San Francisco passengers in June will make its debut in Phoenix and Austin, within the next 90 days. Head to KXAN to learn more about what General Motors is cooking up.

Today in Austin:

  • Datacloud USA 2022 at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa. (9 a.m.)
  • Beer Pairing Dinner: Grato Barrel Release at Vista Brewing. (6:30 p.m.)
  • Tantra Speed Date (In-Person Speed Dating!) at Casa de Luz Village. (7 p.m.)
  • Alice In Chains with Breaking Benjamin at Germania Insurance Amphitheater. (7 p.m.)
  • Cedric Burnside at Parish. (7:30 p.m.)
  • "The Inheritance" Part 2 at ZACH Theatre. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Michael Bublé at Moody Center. (8 p.m.)
  • Deer Fellow at the VORTEX. (9 p.m.)

Community Chatter 💬 :

  • 🤎 New furry friend in town! A prickle of baby porcupines has arrived at the Austin Nature and Science Center. Be sure to visit and say "hi"! (Austin Nature & Science Center via Facebook)
  • 🍹 Texas Tiki Week is kicking off this week! The event runs from Sept. 15-18, and Austin 360 has a guide on where to find the best Tiki cocktails in the Austin area. (Austin 360 via Facebook)
  • 🏢 ACC is excited to celebrate the grand re-opening of its historic downtown, Rio Grande Campus! The campus underwent massive upgrades and historical renovations over the past few years, and now it's open to students. (ACC via Facebook)

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