📈 Will CapMetro increase fares?

Purple Martin Parties Are Back On

Travis Audubon will host its annual Purple Martin Parties this summer after all! The property managers of the shopping center where the birds have roosted reversed a decision forbidding the events. [Travis Audubon]

Austinites Request More Protection Against ICE

This week, Austin residents urged Travis County commissioners to ban federal immigration officials from using county properties. Residents also want to know how much taxpayer money is being spent on working with immigration officials. [Austin American-Statesman]

• President Donald Trump wants to reverse a directive from his administration that suspended vehicle stops by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. [The New York Times]

CapMetro Wants Feedback on Possible Fare Increases

CapMetro is holding four meetings to get community feedback on its proposed fare increase schedule. Local service fare is now $1.25, but would increase to $2 by January 2029. [Community Impact]

Whataburger To Release Peach Drinks

A peaches and cream shake and a peach refresher will be added to Whataburger’s menu for a limited time, starting July 21. Yum! [Whataburger]