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🎸 How To Get Free Willie Nelson Tickets

Willie Nelson is putting on a free concert with his family at the Long Center to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Austin City Limits" this October. You can enter to win tickets online through 10 p.m. tonight. [Austin American-Statesman]

🔐 Travis County Is Creating a New Law Enforcement Agency

Travis County officials are creating a five-person executive protection team after District Attorney José Garza asked for security. The team, which will cost $1.8 million, will protect elected and appointed officials and employees who receive work-related threats. [KVUE]

🏄 New Paddling Trail Website Available

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials launched an updated paddling trails website, including 81 certified trails in the Hill Country area and across the state, trail length, estimated paddling time, and what paddlers can expect. [Texas Parks and Wildlife Department]

🤔 ‘Alarming Number’ of School Threats Made

Travis County DA José Garza said his office has received an “alarming number” of gun violence cases involving local schools this school year. Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura said threats are causing a strain on staff because they come in at all hours of the day. [KXAN]

Congratulations to Danielle J. for guessing last week’s “Where Is This?” correctly! This photo was taken at the Tecovas store on South Congress during our live music event on Sept. 12. We had the best time. The music was great, the food was great, and the company was phenomenal. Keep your eyes peeled for our next event!

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