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⚖️ Biden calls for court changes while in Austin
July 30, 2024 · Kelsey Bradshaw
🌡️ Morning! Can you believe Austin has only had 10 days with highs in the 100s this month, as of Monday?! Last July saw 25 such days, according to the National Weather Service. I can’t say I hate those stats. Let’s keep it up, Mother Nature!
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What's CITY Talking About?
🇺🇲 Biden Uses Austin Visit To Talk Supreme Court Changes
During his Austin visit on Monday, President Joe Biden spoke about changes he supports making to the U.S. Supreme Court, like imposing term limits, and a mandatory code of ethics. He also endorsed a constitutional amendment barring presidential immunity for crimes they committed while in office. [LBJ Library]
- About 20 cars formed a pro-Palestinian protest caravan while Biden was here. [KXAN]
🎙️ Today on the Pod: Wildfire Safety
City Cast Austin Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Austin Wildfire Division Chief Carrie Stewart today to talk about how to prepare for a fire as chances of rain evaporate from Austin’s forecast. [City Cast Austin]
⚖️ City Workforce Has More Men Than Women, Audit Finds
Women, despite making up half of Austin’s population, account for just 34% of the city’s workforce, a new report found. And, the disparity has only gotten worse since a 2021 audit. [Austin Monitor]
🤿 Honoring a Diving Board Legend
Friends and family of Otis Pousson, a city inspector who died in May after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, are petitioning for the Barton Springs Pool diving board to be named after him. [Austin American-Statesman]
What To Do
Tuesday, July 30
- 🤠 Beginner Honky Tonk Two Step Lessons at Sage Brush| 7 p.m. | Free | South Austin
- 🎤 Idina Menzel at Paramount Theatre | 8 p.m | $35 and up | Downtown Austin
- 📠 The Office Trivia Night at Lulu’s | 6 p.m. | Free| South Austin
Wednesday, July 31
- ⏰ Single In the City Speed Dating for 45+ at The Hideaway Kitchen & Bar | 7 p.m. | $35 | South Austin
- 🎥 “Lilo & Stitch” at Meanwhile Brewing | 8 p.m. | Free | South Austin
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❤️ Have a good Tuesday! I’m thinking about former Austin City Council member Chris Riley, who died on Sunday due to cancer complications. He was 60. Riley was instrumental in reconnecting the Shoal Creek Greenbelt with downtown after the 1981 Memorial Day Flood. A section of Shoal Creek Trail was named “Chris Riley Bend” in May.
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