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Hey, Austin! Let's get this Wednesday started off right. Here's everything you need to know around Austin today.

First, today's weather:

Hot. High: 96 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories in Austin today:

  1. Austin Parks and Recreation Department is asking for input from the community regarding "the development of commercial use for Parkland dedication ordinance." Community members can "provide insight through forum discussions on how they want to use parks near work and what to consider for the new ordinance" by participating in a survey on the SpeakUp Austin: Parkland Dedication for Commercial Development" website. For more information, visit the project webpage and read: (FOX 7 Austin)
  2. Summer will be here before you know it, and during that time, festival season will be "in full swing!" For a schedule with details of this year's summer music festivals visit: (American Songwriter)
  3. A UFC lightweight boxing match between Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone and Joe Lauzon "was supposed to take place last weekend, at UFC 274 in Phoenix," but it had to be rescheduled due to Cerrone coming down with food poisoning. The fight will now take place on Saturday, June 18 at Austin's Moody Center located on The University of Texas campus at 2001 Robert Dedman Drive. "Cerrone, 39, has stated he wishes to get to 50 fights under the Zuffa UFC/WEC banner. He currently sits at the number 47" but "has not fought in front of fans since January 2020 because of the pandemic." Lauzon, 37, "has fought exclusively in the UFC dating back to 2006," but "has not fought since October 2019." For more information and details on both boxers visit: (ESPN)
  4. This year's Austin City Limits music festival will take place on "the weekends of Oct. 7-9, and 14-16 at Austin's Zilker Park, located at 2100 Barton Springs Road. The fest will feature performances from more than 100 artists, including "Red Hot Chili Peppers, SZA, The Chicks, P!nk, Paramore, Kacey Musgraves, Lil Nas X, Japanese Breakfast" and many more. Early Access Tickets and general admission tickets can be purchased now, with "three-day general admission passes" starting out at $295. For more information and details please visit: (NYLON)

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Today in Austin:

From my notebook:

  • "Join the Austin Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 25 to discuss supplier diversity, having the right labor pool, and what is to come beyond the obvious areas of inclusion at a business roundtable discussion at AECOM. Thank you to HOK & Amazon.com for sponsoring this important discussion!" (Facebook)
  • "Austin Parks and Recreation invites all families to join them at the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center's Resource Fair. Learn about all the great services that our community has to offer. You may also receive a tour of the new center." (Facebook)
  • "A neighbor in Milwood is in need of a caregiver to help care for their 78-year-old mother for about 12-14 hours a week. Duties include helping her shower, run errands and light housekeeping. If interested, please contact the neighbor via the Nextdoor site." (Nextdoor)
  • "A neighbor in Stone Creek Ranch is looking for an A/C unit or fans for sale, as their A/C went out and it's getting very hot. If you have any for sale, please contact the neighbor via the Nextdoor site." (Nextdoor)
  • "A neighbor in Tarrytown West is looking for a full-time experienced housekeeper and a full- time experienced personal assistant/house manager. They must be reliable, detail oriented, trustworthy, self-starters who are good at following through, and taking pride in their work. Competitive salary with a very nice family of four. Please message the neighbor with recommendations via the Nextdoor site." (Nextdoor)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Gabriela 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 you think may appeal to our readers!

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