🥪 What’s your Katz’s deli order?

🥪 The Komeback Is On!

Katz’s Deli is returning to the original location on Sixth St., where the original operated from 1979 to 2011. The owners recently purchased the building in bankruptcy court but waited until the sale was final to announce a return. [Austin American-Statesman]

• The City Cast Austin team immediately hopped on the mic to discuss our first Katz’s order. [City Cast Austin 🎧]

🎙️ Why City Council Absences Matter

KXAN recently reported that District 1 councilmember Natasha Harper-Madison has been absent from a disproportionate amount of council meetings. We spoke to Axios reporter Nicole Cobler about what her absences mean for constituents and to her colleagues on City Council. [City Cast Austin 🎧]

🚔 License Plate Cameras Return

The Austin Police Department’s license plate reader program is now operating 40 cameras across the city under new guidelines. Data retention is now limited to one week, down from 30 days, and officers must undergo training before accessing the database. [KXAN]

• Related: Is Austin’s new police chief ready for the job? [City Cast Austin 🎧]

🤑 Mayoral Race Hits Donation Dilemma

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and challenger Doug Greco are facing allegations of violating campaign finance laws ahead of the November election. A complaint filed in July alleges that both exceeded the $46,000 limit on non-local campaign donations. The Ethics Review Commission is reviewing the claims and potential sanctions later this month. [KVUE]