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🌱 Patch AM: What will Austin’s new ‘No Wrong Door’ program actually change?

Also check out 4-Week Animal Garden Sculptures Class at Feats of Clay Pottery on the Austin Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • What will Austin's new 'No Wrong Door' program actually change?
  • Which jalapeño products were pulled from Austin shelves—and what to do
  • How far will Austin teens travel to reach new bus hubs?

Also on today's calendar: 4-Week Animal Garden Sculptures Class at Feats of Clay Pottery and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunlit and toasty conditions, with a high of 103 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 102, low: 76.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 104 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City of Austin launches initiative aimed at reducing cycle of homelessness, emergency room visits and arrests (kvue.com) — Austin is launching a "No Wrong Door" initiative to better coordinate services for about 950 high-need residents who frequently cycle through homelessness, ER visits, and arrests. Seventeen local agencies, from APD to Central Health and ECHO, will share data, meet regularly, and seek new funding to reduce costs and improve outcomes.
   

2. Jalapeño recall hits Central Texas grocery stores, no confirmed cases in Austin yet (cbsaustin.com) — A multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños has triggered recalls at major chains, but Austin Public Health says no cases have been confirmed yet in Austin or Travis County. Local H-E-B and Whole Foods stores have pulled dozens of jalapeño-related products, while health officials urge residents to wash produce thoroughly and see a doctor if they develop symptoms.
   

3. Austin ISD prepares 103 bus hubs, but staffing at every location isn't guaranteed (cbsaustin.com) — Austin ISD is rolling out 103 new bus hubs for high school students as classes begin, but can't guarantee staff at every location and may still tweak the list. Middle schoolers will keep neighborhood stops after parent pushback, cutting projected cost savings but making daily commutes easier for many Austin families.
   

4. One of Austin's most unique H-E-Bs is getting a refresh. (lmtonline.com) — An H-E-B in Austin's Mueller neighborhood is scheduled for a major "fresh initiative" renovation this winter, upgrading prepared foods, deli, and other in-store features. The project, filed with the state this month, is slated to run from late November through December and continues H-E-B's broader wave of Central Texas store refreshes.
   

5. Family raises reward as search continues for answers in Austin woman's death (kvue.com) — The family of Francesca "Frenchie" Ortiz has raised a reward to $5,000 as Austin police continue investigating her June death at a southeast Austin apartment complex. Loved ones are pushing beyond Austin with digital billboards in Buda and Bastrop County, urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Parent Orientation 2nd Grade
    Cedar Creek El Austin, TX 78746
    7:45 am
  • 5th Grade B2S Meeting
    Forest Trail El Austin, TX 78746
    7:45 am
  • Board Meeting
    Eanes El CA Board Room
    5:00 pm
  • Ribbon Cutting: Taqueria De Diez
    Westlake Chamber of Commerce Taqueria De Diez 3736 Bee Caves Road, Suite 2 West Lake Hills, Texas 78746
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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