🪱 This Austinite made a giant sandworm

💸 Campaign Finance Suit Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by mayoral candidate Doug Greco, who claimed a city rule that caps outside campaign donations at $47,000 is unconstitutional. [KUT]

🎙️Half of Austin’s Council Seats Are on the Ballot. Is Yours?

Executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec is hosting the City Cast Austin podcast today. She's joined by Liz Pagano of the Austin Monitor, who breaks down everything you need to know about the races for council districts 2, 4, 6, 7, and 10. [City Cast Austin]

⚖️ Juror Gives Insight to Christopher Taylor Case

A jury’s foreperson talked to reporter Tony Plohetski about the jury’s decision to convict former Austin police officer Christopher Taylor in the shooting death of Mauris DeSilva. I found the story very interesting! [Austin American-Statesman]

🌳 Tree Inventory Would Cost City Millions

Austin City Council passed a resolution earlier this year to look into a citywide tree inventory, since officials don’t have comprehensive data on the condition trees in town. Turns out, taking stock of every tree in the city would cost roughly $10 million. A budget recommendation is expected in the 2026 fiscal year. [KVUE]