Austin Housing Shortage + New House District + I-35

Hey Austin! Meagan Falcon, your usual source for the Austin, TX Daily, is out this week. But Patch still wants to make sure you are up-to-date on all of your local happenings, so I am here to fill in! Please note that during this period your newsletters might be lighter than usual. Now, onto everything you need to know, in 5 minutes or less.- Dashiell Allen

First, today's weather:

Sun and areas of high clouds. High: 82 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories today in Austin:

1. US Rep. Lloyd Doggett is eyeing a run in the new Congressional District 37 in Austin. The district, which reportedly was drawn to favor Democrats, is one of two created based on recent Census data. (KVUE.com)
2. A recent report illustrates Austin's housing shortage. Homes are selling at a record pace while the city's supply struggles to keep up with demand. (Austin Patch)
3. State and local early voting began on Monday. On the ballot are two city-wide propositions, one aimed at increasing the Austin police budget and the other at swapping park land. There's also eight statewide propositions, including a ban on the adoption of restrictions to religious services. (newsradioklbj.com)
4. Members of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce are considering their options to meet the city's growing traffic and congestion. They are considering the "cap and stitch" overhaul plan for I-35, which would widen the interstate's overpass and create new green space in the process. (KVUE.com)
5. One person died and another was injured in a northeast Travis County rollover crash on Sunday evening. (KXAN.com)

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Today in Austin:

• COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Langford Elementary School (4:00 PM)
• Accessibility in UX web and interface design (5:00 PM)
• Austin High Volleyball vs Bowie HS - Austin High School (5:30 PM)
• State of the District - Austin Independent School District (7:00 PM)
• Terror w/ Drain, One Step Closer, Dare at Empire Control Room 9/20 (7:00 PM)

Austin Patch Notebook

• "7 Austin barbecue restaurants and trailers make Texas Monthly’s Top 50 list for 2021" (austin360)
• Austin Police Department: "We send our deepest condolences to the family and law enforcement family of Deputy Constable Kareem Atkins. Our hearts are heavy from your tragic loss." (Facebook)
• KUT Austin: "Friday’s vote is the fifth time this year the Senate has passed legislation targeting transgender youth participation in school sports." (Facebook)
• Austin Parks and Recreation Department - Families: "Bring your lawn chairs, blankets & snacks and enjoy a socially distanced outdoor movie at Metz Park, 2407 Canterbury St. 10/22 The Adams Family 10/29" (Facebook)
• Downtown Austin: "Austin Design Week is still looking for in-person and virtual volunteers. If you want to help out at one of the most creative weeks in Austin, sign up here!" (Facebook)
• Austin ISD: "October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Together we can create communities that are kinder, more inclusive and accepting for all students." (Facebook)

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— Dashiell Allen

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