Your Daily Guide

🚓 Judge: City Must Stop Using Secret Police File

Austin police and city officials are no longer allowed to use a confidential personnel file, a Travis County judge ruled. The file includes complaints and disciplinary investigations that did not result in any action, information the Austin Police Association says could harm officers if released. [Austin American-Statesman]

🎙️How Austin Is Helping Its Unhoused Residents

Austin’s Homeless Strategy Officer David Gray is on the podcast today talking about how the city prioritizes addressing homelessness. [City Cast Austin]

🏊 Deep Eddy Pool Shifts Hours

Deep Eddy Pool is now open at 6 a.m. daily, while Barton Springs Pool is closed due to leaks. Barton Springs Pool closed ahead of Labor Day weekend, and will remain closed for the next few weeks for repairs. [KUT]

💉 UT Researchers Find COVID-19 Antibody

University of Texas at Austin researchers say they’ve discovered an antibody, which helps prevent infection, that protects against all variants of COVID-19. [KXAN]

You’ll find Windsor Park on the northeast side of Austin, sandwiched between U.S. 290 and the Mueller neighborhood. The area has plenty to do, and we’ve got your guide right here.

🖍️ Austin Creative Reuse, 2005 Wheless Lane

If you’ve never heard of Austin Creative Reuse, this writer is about to change your life. Austin Creative Reuse is a thrift store for crafts. For! Crafts! It is the best place on earth, maybe. Visit for cheap supplies for scrapbooking, knitting, sewing, painting, drawing, beading, embroidery, and writing. The store is also full of school supplies, photo frames, tiles, and more. Block out an afternoon and go explore.

🍴 Hank’s Austin, 5811 Berkman Dr.

Looking for something fancy but not too fancy? Hank’s is for you. The restaurant blends into the neighborhood and serves up a great burger, lemon ricotta pancakes, and kale caesar salad. The vibe is also great, with light and bright decor, and tons of seating for your big group.

🍕 Little Deli & Pizzeria, 1804 Briarcliff Blvd.

Did you know Little Deli has a Windsor Park location? Fuel up on pizza, an Italian sandwich, or opt for one of the cold sandwiches. The chicken salad sandwich is pretty perfect. Pro tip: It’s BYOB.

🛍️ Texas Thrift Store, 5319 North Interstate 35

Sometimes you just need to zone out in a big thrift store. Texas Thrift Store is the place for such a venture. The store is packed to the brim with finds, and with Halloween coming up, it’s a great spot to start shopping for your costume!

🌳 Bartholomew District Park, 5201 Berkman Dr.

It’s still summer until we hit our first 60-degree day, if you ask us. Since it’s still hot out, head over to Bartholomew District Park which is home to Bartholomew Municipal Pool. Go for a walk and then head to the pool, which is huge with four swimming lanes, a wading pool, water slides, and a splash pad. It’s one of Austin’s pools that’s open year round. The pool is open at noon on Saturdays and Sundays, and costs $5 for adults.