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🌱 TX Abortion 'Trigger' Ban In Effect + ATX On Student Debt Plan

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Happy Friday, everybody! We made it! I'm your host, Jessica Collins, back with a fresh copy of the Austin Daily.

Grab your morning coffee while we cover:

  • Texans who perform abortions now face up to life in prison, $100,000 fine.
  • Austinites share their thoughts on the Biden Admin's "Student Loan Debt Plan."
  • Micron Technology is considering a new semiconductor factory in central Texas.
  • New local, natural wine club, local concerts/comedy shows, and much more ➡️

First, today's weather and allergy report:

⛅ High: 96 Low: 75. Times of clouds and sun.
🍃 Grass Pollen: low. Ragweed: moderate. Mold: moderate. Dust & Dander: extremely high.

Here are the top stories today in Austin:

1) Texas' 'Trigger Law' officially went into effect. Abortion is already effectively outlawed in Texas under a statute predating Roe v. Wade. The new trigger law, however, will increase criminal and civil penalties for violations.

As of Thursday, performing an abortion is now a felony punishable by up to life in prison. The trigger law's only narrow exception is to save the life of a pregnant patient. KVUE has more on this story here.

2) The Biden Administration announced its "Student Loan Debt" plan canceling student loan debt for 43 million borrowers, but the announcement was met with mixed feelings amongst the Austin community. KVUE headed to South Congress to ask the community about their thoughts on the new plan – check it out here.

3) Micron Technology Inc. is considering a plan to spend as much as $160 billion on a new semiconductor factory in central Texas, near Lockhart. The company hasn't made any final decisions on location, timing, or scope of expansion plans, but the Idaho-based company has submitted incentive applications with a pledge for at least 80 jobs. Austonia has the full story here.

4) Not a fan of crowds and heat, but love live music? ACL has officially dropped its "Fest Nights" lineup. The performances will take place at various venues around Austin from Oct. 5-9 and Oct. 13-15. The lineup includes blues favorite Buffalo Nichols, indie pop artist Japanese Breakfast, and many more! Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. Check out the full lineup and more details here at KXAN.

Today in Austin:

  • Virtual Zumba hosted by Stronger Austin. (8 a.m.)
  • The People's Market at Republic Square. (9 a.m.)
  • PBR Team Series: Austin Gambler Days, Day 1 at Moody Center. (9 a.m.)
  • Yappy Hour at Vista Brewing. (2 p.m.)
  • Live Music with Winkler Mill at Wanderlust Wine Co Downtown. (5:30 p.m.)
  • Lyle Lovett And His Large Band (Night 2) at ACL Live at The Moody Theater. (6:30 p.m.)
  • KUTX Presents: A David Ramirez Jamboree! at Far Out Lounge. (7 p.m.)
  • Front Festival 2022: Music Showcase at Parish. (7 p.m.)
  • "The Inheritance," Pt 1 at ZACH Theatre (7:30 p.m.)
  • Community Cinema Presents: "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" at Community First! Village. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Craig Conant: Live in Austin at Vulcan Gas Company (7:30 p.m.)
  • Live Music with Dawn Hively at Wanderlust Wine Co Downtown. (8 p.m.)
  • Van Full of Nuns with House Parties and The Idle Kind at Empire Control Room. (8 p.m.)

Community Chatter 💬 :

  • 🚨 Police Chief Pete Arrendondo has been fired. The Uvalde school board unanimously voted to fire school Police Chief Arredondo, three months after a shooter killed 19 children and two teachers. (KVUE via Facebook)
  • 🍩 'Doggie doughnuts' headed to Krispy Kreme for National Dog Day! The baked treats are for pups of all ages and sizes and will be available beginning Friday. Each box has six doughnuts and is available at the drive-thru and in-store. (CBS Austin via Facebook)
  • 🍷 Love vino? On the hunt for a new wine club? Glou Glou Girls have you covered. Glou Glou Girls is an Austin-based wine club that partners exclusively with small production vineyards and delivers hand-selected bottles anywhere within Travis County! They specialize in natural wines but have a wide selection of varietals. (Tribeza via Facebook)
  • 🎨 New art exhibit at The Blanton Museum of Art. "Painted Cloth: Fashion and Ritual in Colonial Latin American," opened earlier this month and explores how fabric and garments were received in both civil and religious settings during the 1700s in Latin America. This exhibit is definitely a must-see! (Austin 360 via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early on Sunday morning with a new 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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