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Hello Austin! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $6.4 million pledge jump-started St. John's revival
  • Riding an e-moto in Austin? Here's what police will start doing.
  • How protected is your child's Austin school from a measles outbreak?

Also on today's calendar: The New Triangle Food and Artisan Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 98 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 98, low: 74.
  • Saturday: Near-record heat, with a high of 99 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Airbnb commits $6.4 million to revive Austin's long-stalled St. John redevelopment (couriertexas.com) — A long-delayed redevelopment at St. Johns Avenue and I-35 is finally moving forward, with Airbnb pledging $6.4 million to help build more than 500 rental units, about half of them affordable for Austin families. The project will also expand St. John Pocket Park to four acres and add retail and public art, with completion targeted for spring 2028 and additional funding from HACA and Greystar.
   

2. Austin police to increase enforcement of rules governing e-motos (thedailytexan.com) — If you ride high‑powered electric motorcycles in Austin, expect stricter enforcement as APD ramps up warnings, citations, and arrests after safety concerns raised at the city's Mobility Committee. City Council member Zo Qadri and colleagues pushed for clearer rules and public education, while UT continues enforcing its own limits on personal electric vehicles around campus.
   

3. Location and Income Remain a Factor for Measles Vaccination Rates in Austin Area Schools • The Austin Chronicle (austinchronicle.com) — Austin parents are facing renewed measles concerns after Austin Public Health confirmed the county's second 2026 case, an unvaccinated infant likely exposed abroad, just as schools reopen. New data show big differences in MMR vaccination rates across Austin ISD campuses and nearby districts, with some higher‑income suburbs and even a Northwest Austin elementary falling well below the 95% protection benchmark.
   

4. The Unheralded Veteran Keeping Austin FC's Season Alive • The Austin Chronicle (austinchronicle.com) — Austin FC's playoff hopes are still alive thanks to veteran striker Christian Ramírez, who has sparked a six-game unbeaten run with clutch goals on the road. As the club battles for a Western Conference playoff spot, his leadership and scoring are especially vital while other key attackers return from injury and regain form.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 11-Year-Old Student Launches AI-Powered App to Revolutionize Spelling, Math, and Science Practice —Tracie Seed Read on Patch
  • I absolutely love this restaurant.
    Great Cajun inspired food. A different special for Sunday brunch each week. Different specialty drinks every month. Small but not too small. Great… (Nextdoor Southwood)
  • QUESTION: I restored this old photo and need your feedback!
    It sat in a drawer too long an now I want to hang it on the wall. How does it look? Do you prefer sepia or color? (Nextdoor Circle C North)
  • Travel + Leisure Co. posted a job opening for Night Auditor / Front Desk Agent - Club Wyndham Austin Resort in Austin. Apply here.
  • Delta Air Lines posted a job opening for Ticket/Gate Agent (Customer Service Agent) - AUS in Austin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Austin here.

Ok Austin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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