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| What Austin's Talking About |
| Teen in the ICU After Shooting Spree, Family Says | Jonathan De La Garza, 16, is in an intensive care unit after being shot in the stomach and leg over the weekend during a random shooting spree that left four injured. A GoFundMe page for the teenager has raised more than $11,000. [KVUE] | | Community Garden’s Fate Unclear as Becker Elementary Closes | The future of a 37-year-old community garden at Becker Elementary School in Bouldin Creek is unclear as Austin Independent School District closes the campus to help save $21 million. Community members are asking the district to keep the green space open. [KUT] | | Redevelopment Plans Released for Nau’s Enfield Drug | Nau’s Enfield Drug in West Austin, which closed in 2022, will be transformed into a nearly 100,000-square foot-mixed-used project that includes 27 condo units and retail space. [Austin Business Journal 🔒] | | Driskill Grill Open After Revamp | Driskill Grill reopened this week after a complete makeover. The steakhouse now has wooden floors, big booths, and Texas-themed art. [Austin American-Statesman] |
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| Do You Need To Vote in Texas’ Runoff Election? Your Guide to May 26. |
|  | Election Day is May 26. (Montinique Monroe/Getty Images) |
| An election is right around the corner and if you’re not sure if you need to get into a voting booth, this is the guide for you: | | It’s a Runoff Election | Texans chose who the Democratic and Republic nominees would be for a number of races during the primaries on March 3. But not all were decided — some were too close to call and moved into a runoff. | | On May 26, voters will decide the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, and the Republican and Democratic nominees for Texas lieutenant governor, among others. | | When To Head to the Voting Booth | Early voting is currently underway and ends Friday at 7 p.m. Travis County residents can vote anywhere with a “Vote here/aqui” sign out front. For a list of early voting locations, click here. | | Tuesday is your last chance to vote in the runoff election. Voting runs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Travis County residents can vote anywhere with a “Vote here/aqui” sign. For a list of Election Day voting locations, click here. | | Who You Can Vote For | The runoff is still a primary election, which means you can only vote for one party’s candidates. The party you voted for in March is the party you’ll vote for this time around. If you didn't vote in the March primary you can still cast a ballot in the runoff but must choose a party. | | Now, you don’t want to go into the voting booth unprepared, especially because many local races are at stake. Take a couple minutes to look up what will be on your ballot using the Travis County Clerk’s website. | | A Big Race To Watch: Paxton v. Cornyn | Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is hoping to unseat John Cornyn as one of the state’s two U.S. senators, a position Cornyn has held for more than two decades. Cornyn and Paxton are both vying to be the state’s Republican nominee for U.S. Senate. | | President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton earlier this week, calling him a “true MAGA warrior.” Cornyn remains in the race. | | The winner will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in November. |
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🎉 Before I go, a huge shoutout to our newest member Mary G.! We’re so happy you’re here! |
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