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Greetings Austin! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Austin police step in when help is repeatedly refused
  • Why Austin advocates say scooter companies must change after MoPac death
  • Check your fridge for this Austin-made jalapeno ranch recall

Also on today's calendar: Sur Swagar & Sitarji – Live Hindustani Classical Music and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny, a t-storm; warm, temps: high: 98, low: 76.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Neighbors asked what more could be done. Now, APD says a South Austin woman is connected to care (kvue.com) — Austin police say a woman experiencing homelessness in South Austin has now been connected with care after neighbors repeatedly sought help and contacted KVUE. The story explains what APD can and cannot do when someone refuses assistance, and highlights the Crisis Intervention Team's approach plus local resources like the Homeless Strategy Office, Downtown Austin Community Court, and Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center.
   

2. Attorneys, safety advocates discuss e-scooter safety after fatal crash (cbsaustin.com) — A deadly e-scooter crash on MoPac in central Austin is prompting attorneys and safety advocates to push for stronger protections, including geofencing and clearer warnings. They cite VisionZero data showing dozens of serious scooter injuries or deaths since 2022 and argue e-scooter companies and policymakers must do more to keep Austin riders off high‑speed highways.
   

3. Jalapeno ranch dip recalled because of undeclared eggs (foodsafetynews.com) — An Austin-based company has recalled Jaime's Spanish Village Jalapeno Ranch after discovering eggs were missing from the ingredient and allergen labels. The dip, sold at Central Market statewide and independent retailers in Austin since April, could trigger serious reactions in people with egg allergies, though no illnesses have been reported so far.
   

4. USDA recalls 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef sold in Texas and Florida (cbsaustin.com) — Austin residents should know that nearly 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef sold in Texas and Florida is being recalled as a Class I health hazard after missed import re-inspections. Federal officials haven't named a specific contaminant, but the timing has stirred political debate over foreign beef imports and raised fresh questions about how safely imported meat is being handled.
   

5. Hot Stuff • The Austin Chronicle (austinchronicle.com) — Austin's Hot Sauce Festival is leaning on a panel of deeply rooted local tastemakers, from chefs and restaurateurs to media personalities and shop owners, to judge this year's spiciest entries. The piece spotlights how these Austin-based figures support the city's food scene, independent makers, and community institutions, while also plugging The Austin Chronicle's role as a long-standing local news source.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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