🛍️ Where to thrift in Austin

📈 Demand Continues To Rise at Central Texas Food Bank

The Central Texas Food Bank, which is now spending $1 million a week on food, has seen a 50% increase in demand since SNAP benefits were delayed and, for some, cut off. [KUT]

🛍️ Where To Go Thrifting in Austin

Whether you’re new to thrifting or not, knowing which stores to try in Austin’s large array of thrift shops and secondhand spots can be helpful. Start with this guide before you head out to shop! [City Cast Austin 🎧]

🤘 Hook ’Em Is 70 Years Old

Who knew?! The hook ‘em gesture is celebrating its 70th birthday this year. It was created in 1955 by the university’s head cheerleader. [KXAN]

📰 Judge Orders Deportation for Nicaraguan Dissident

A Nicaraguan dissident could be deported from Austin after a federal immigration judge ended her asylum bid this month. It would be the first known third-country removal of a Nicaraguan dissident. [Austin American-Statesman]

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