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Barton Springs Pool Repairs to Start Next Month

The city has announced plans to reconstruct and stabilize a century-old retaining wall at Barton Springs Pool. They say the work won't close the pool, but will require them to remove 37 trees impacting the wall's structural integrity. The work is set to begin on Sept. 8, and run through early next year. [Austin Parks and Recreation]

Travis County Joins Suit Against Trump

Travis County has joined a federal lawsuit seeking to block President Donald Trump’s proposed changes to the mail-in ballot process. The new rule would make the U.S. Postal Service responsible for creating lists of eligible voters and delivering mail-in ballots only to those people. County Clerk Dyana Limon‑Mercado says that would result in "significant operational costs" and "create confusion, delay ballots, and make it harder for eligible voters to participate." [Fox 7 Austin]

AISD Vaccine Rates Increase

The school district’s vaccination rates for kindergarteners were over 97% in the 2025-26 school year, reversing the previous year’s decline and surpassing national averages. This includes all state-required vaccines. [KUT]

Eat and Drink For A Cause

Austin Restaurant Weeks kick off today and run through Sept. 13, with more than 100 restaurants and bars offering prix fixe meals and drink specials. The best part? A portion of all proceeds go directly to the Central Texas Food Bank, where each dollar provides three meals for neighbors in need. [Tribeza]