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Get out and vote 🗳!
https://www.kut.org/austin/2021-11-01/austin-proposition-a-mandate-minimum-apd-staffing-2021-elections

Prop A would mandate 2 police officers per 1,000 residents. Where does that ratio come from? Many police departments have adopted that ratio as protocol. But people who study policing say using a ratio to determine staffing is too simplistic.

https://www.texastribune.org/2021/08/31/new-texas-laws-september-2021/

666 new Texas laws go into effect Sept. 1. Here are some that might affect you. The new laws will affect abortion access, social studies curriculum and cities that trim the budgets of law enforcement.

https://www.fox7austin.com/news/txdot-terminates-ibm-toll-operations-contract-due-to-system-issues.amp

TxDOT terminates IBM toll operations contract due to system issues TxDOT says since the rollout of the new system, TxTag customers and toll road users have experienced “unnecessary challenges” with their accounts.

https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/food/2021-08-23/wtf-is-happening-at-johnsons-backyard-garden/

WTF Is Happening at Johnson's Backyard Garden? The collective ex-employees release a statement

https://www.texastribune.org/2021/08/11/texas-medical-ma*****na-program/

Texas cancer patients and people with PTSD will soon be able to join state’s expanded medical ma*****na program A new law going into effect Sept. 1 will also increase the cap of THC in medical ma*****na to 1%.

We love and support local artists. Check out the article to learn more about Austin legend Jim Franklin .
https://www.austinmonthly.com/how-jim-franklin-turned-the-armadillo-into-texas-counterculture-mascot/

How Jim Franklin Turned the Armadillo into Texas' Counterculture Mascot - Austin Monthly Magazine Austin’s most famous visual artist looks back at the stories, chance encounters, and musical legends that inspired his influential pieces.

🏊‍♀️ Barton springs is finally back!!

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/barton-springs-pool-to-reopen-friday-scrap-new-reservation-system-by-july/

Barton Springs Pool to reopen Friday, scrap new reservation system by July Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Park will reopen for the first time Friday since last week’s floods forced it to close for more than a week. But perhaps the more notable announcement Wednesday …

https://www.kxan.com/news/memo-new-city-forensics-department-expected-to-be-established-july-1/

Forensics Department to officially split from Austin Police Department July 1 Dr. Dana Kadavy, the director of the department, wrote to Austin Mayor Steve Adler and City Council members in the memo describing what the department has done to prepare for operating on its own o…

https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2021-05-28/cannabis-bills-near-texas-lege-finish-line-diluted-and-distorted/

Cannabis Bills Near Texas Lege Finish Line, Diluted and Distorted Delta-8 ban hangs in balance; tiny boost for medical use

https://www.kxan.com/investigations/txtag-toll-refunds-reach-11-million-as-drivers-seek-more-transparency/

TxTag toll refunds reach $11 million as drivers seek more transparency The Texas Department of Transportation says it has refunded more than $11.7 million dollars back to drivers because of overcharges linked to last year’s system upgrade.

🥂🥤 Good news y’all !
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/alcohol-to-go-now-law-in-texas-today-is-a-great-day-for-texas-restaurants

Alcohol-to-go now law in Texas: 'Today is a great day for Texas restaurants' Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 1024 into law, making alcohol-to-go permanent.

Make a difference. Help others . Build stronger communities.

https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/nonprofit/2021/04/26/looking-to-volunteer-these-57-nonprofit-organizations-are-offering-volunteer-opportunities-in-the-central-austin-area/

Looking to volunteer? These 57 nonprofit organizations are offering volunteer opportunities in the Central Austin area Central Austin organizations and nonprofits serve the local community and offer opportunities for residents to volunteer and help throughout the year.

If you decide to donate in crypto or stock please be aware that you must call Central Texas Food Bank. The website is not set up for donations in this way .

https://www.kvue.com/mobile/article/news/local/willie-nelson-ma*****na-biden-420-holiday/269-617320c9-3d52-4094-bbad-10bb8fcd9c0a

Willie Nelson calls on Biden to declare 4/20 as national ma*****na holiday, start to 9-day 'High Holidays' celebration "Please puff, puff and pass this to your friends in Congress for consideration."

https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/outdoor-voices-ballcaps-austin-bar-little-brother/

Outdoor Voices Is Not F***ing Around With Austin Bar Little Brother The athletic wear giant threatened legal action over the bar’s parody of its famous blue hat.

Wanna help out ? Volunteer to help with the vaccination effort . Learn more at link.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-texas-counties-vaccine-collaborative-registration-sign-up-registration-149587408967

Central Texas Counties Vaccine Collaborative - REGISTRATION Sign Up Central Texas Counties Vaccine Collaborative - REGISTRATION Volunteer Sign Up

🐕 🐈‍⬛ Get your pets ‘chipped for free.
https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2021/03/austin-animal-center-offers-free-microchipping-to-help-residents-track-their-pets/

Austin Animal Center offers free microchipping to help residents track their pets - Austin Monitor In an effort to educate and encourage Austin residents to get their pets microchipped, the Austin Animal Center will offer a free drive-up clinic to pet owners on April 10. The process involves implanting a microchip, a tiny electronic device…

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austins-asian-american-commission-shares-call-to-action-for-allies-stand-up-and-say-its-not-okay/

Austin’s Asian American commission shares call to action for allies: ‘Stand up and say it’s not okay’ The city’s Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission released a statement Wednesday after a gunman killed eight people, including six women of Asian descent, at several businesses in…

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