City Cast Austin
🚓 How much could APD raises be?
September 10, 2024 · Kelsey Bradshaw
🏕️ Y’all, in our newsletter yesterday, we mistakenly promoted today's podcast episode. Monday's episode was full of fantastic tips on camping with Pam LeBlanc, including where to pitch a tent this fall, how to prepare for a successful outing, and why the best views in nature are actually found on the loo.
Thank you to Tecovas, our exclusive launch sponsor and Western wear favs for their support!
What's CITY Talking About?
🚓 Police Raises Likely
Austin police officers may receive a 7.5% base wage increase in the Austin police union’s next contract with the city. The proposed raise in the city’s latest offer is the largest year-one increase in the history of the city’s police contracts. [Austin American-Statesman]
🎙️ School Vouchers, Explained
Rep. James Talarico is on City Cast Austin today explaining how school vouchers actually work as they’re expected to be a major focus during the next legislative session this spring. [City Cast Austin 🎧]
🏈 Big Ticket Seats Now Available at DKR Stadium
University of Texas at Austin students with the Big Ticket can now reserve a seat in sections 121-125 at Darrell K. Royal Stadium, starting with this Saturday’s game against UTSA. Before, students had to get a seat on a first come, first served basis. [The Daily Texan]
🤔 New Publication Coming to Austin
OK news nerds, this one’s for us. The Texas Tribune is going to launch local newsrooms throughout the state, including in Austin, in the coming years. Differing from The Texas Tribune itself, the new publication will be a hyper-local newsroom. [Axios Austin]
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What To Do
Tuesday, Sep. 10
- 🎤 Green Day at Germania Insurance Amphitheater | 6:30 p.m. | $73 and up | Circuit of the Americas
- 📺 Presidential Debate Watch Party at Volstead | 7 p.m. | Free | East Austin
- 🇺🇲 Debate Watch Party at Skinny’s Off Track Bar | 8 p.m. | Free | East Austin
- 🎙️ Childish Gambino at the Moody Center | 8 p.m. | $79 and up | UT Campus
Wednesday, Sep. 11
- 📚 All Ages Storytime at Austin Public Library Central Library | 10 a.m. | Free | Downtown Austin
- 🎶 The Spazmatics at The Ballroom at Speakeasy | 8 p.m. | $10 and up | Downtown Austin
🥰 I’m excited to see y’all in just a few days! We’re going to be at Tecovas on South Congress on Thursday at 5 p.m. for a City Cast Austin party. We’re doing free food, free drinks, and free live music! Come, come, come!
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