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🌱 Veterans Monument 🎖️ + Murder Suspect Found + Top Events This Week

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Good morning, Austin! Happy Monday. We have another busy week ahead of us, and I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on the most important local news and community updates.

Settle in while we cover:

  • We've got a great idea for what to do with your Halloween pumpkins (read on for the scoop)
  • A new veterans monument unveiled on the East Side
  • Wanted murder suspect has been apprehended
  • Where to enjoy a soundbath with a view of the Capitol, blues concerts, and the top events this week ⬇️

But first, today's weather:

Fog, then some sun. High: 85 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories in Austin today:

1) Unsure of what to do with your old Halloween pumpkins? There are happy pigs out in Bastrop County that would be happy to claim those pumpkins for their next meal. KUT reports: "The Central Texas Pig Rescue houses nearly 200 pigs that have been rescued from abuse, animal testing, slaughter and other inhumane situations." Get this, these pigs absolutely love pumpkins! The pigs out at the rescue reportedly eat about 100 pumpkins twice a day. KUT has the scoop on where you can drop your pumpkins off, volunteer opportunities, and what to do with non-fresh pumpkins, as well.

2) A local nonprofit unveiled a new veterans monument days before Veterans Day. FOX 7 Austin reports: "The monument, designed by Texas artist Rose Toro and made possible by the nonprofit Southwest Key Programs, is a mosaic of glass tiles and took about a year to complete." The gorgeous moment can be viewed outside of Southwest Key Programs office at 6002 Jain Ln. FOX 7 Austin has more on this story.

3) An Austin man wanted for murder has been found. 21-year-old Ja Vaughn Katrell Clarke was apprehended Friday by US Marshals in North Austin. FOX 7 Austin reports: "Clarke is accused of the Oct. 30 murder of 22-year-old Demetrius James Lee Jones in downtown Austin." Head to FOX 7 Austin for more on this developing story.

4) Election updates: there are three bond packages on the November election ballot. On Tuesday, Austin voters will decide on three bond packages. KVUE has outlined a breakdown of each bond from Austin ISD, Austin Community College, and an affordable housing bond from the City of Austin – check it out! And again, don't forget to vote.

Today in Austin:

  • (Kid-Friendly) Outdoor Music & Movement Storytime at Austin Public Library, Windsor Park Branch. (9:30 a.m.)
  • (Kid-Friendly) All Ages Storytime at Austin Public Library, Cepeda Branch. (10 a.m.)
  • Sound Bath at Capitol Quarters. (5:30 p.m.)
  • Off The Wall at the W Hotel Austin Record Room. (6 p.m.)
  • Motown Monday with The Matchmaker Band at The Far Out Lounge. (7 p.m.)
  • St. Lucia at Emo's. (7 p.m.)
  • Blue Monday with Soul Man Sam plus Lindsay Beaver & Brad Stivers at Antone's. (7 p.m.)
  • Mickey Darling at Mohawk. (7 p.m.)

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That's it for today. 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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