🗳️ Prop Q gets decided today

📰 City Council Members Spend Thousands on Furniture, Artwork, and Travel

An investigation by the Austin American-Statesman found that some Austin City Council members have spent thousands of taxpayer dollars on furniture, artwork, international travel, and pet projects. [Austin American-Statesman]

⭐ Michelin Stars Have Lead to Uptick in Sales for Local Restaurants

The Michelin Guide honored 51 Austin restaurants last week, but many are wondering if the prestigious awards have any impact on the city. It turns out, they do. Many restaurants have seen an uptick in sales and reservations since receiving Michelin recognition. [City Cast Austin 🎧]

✂️ AISD Still Wants To Close 13 Schools, New Plan Says

A new consolidation proposal from Austin Independent School District is not much different from the district’s original plan. Officials still want to close 13 campuses before next school year as the district faces a $20 million budget deficit. [KUT]

🥤 Dirty Soda Has Landed in Austin

Drinki Soda Co., a shop offering up so-called dirty soda, opened in East Austin last month. Dirty soda is made by adding flavored syrups and creamers to soda. [KXAN]