👎 Thousands against new city logo

📰 DPS Has Arrested Thousands in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested 3,131 undocumented immigrants between late January and early September this year after Gov. Greg Abbott created tactical strike teams to support President Donald Trump’s plan to ramp up deportations. [The Texas Tribune]

🤔 Thousands Sign Petition Against New City Logo

The city’s new $1.1 million logo is not a huge hit – the logo has been mocked endlessly on social media and thousands have signed a petition to stop its October rollout. But is it too late? City officials are now trying to change how Austinites feel about the new logo. [City Cast Austin 🎧]

🏡 Austin Council OKs New Rules for Short-Term Rentals

Short-term rental sites like Airbnb and Vrbo will now have to include a city-issued license number in booking descriptions after Austin City Council members finally approved new rules for such sites this month. The city can also now request sites take down unlicensed listings. [KUT]

📚 Texas Book Fest Lineup Is Out

The lineup for Texas Book Festival, held downtown Nov. 8-9, includes more than 300 authors, including headliners Mitch Albom, Matthew McConaughey, Chelsea Handler, Viet Thanh Nguyen, and Ariel Sullivan. [CultureMap Austin]

Congratulations to Steve W. for guessing last week’s “Where Is This?” correctly! This photo was taken at Laguna Gloria. The sculpture is called “Looking Up” and is one of my favorites to visit each year!

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