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Early Voting Ends Friday

More than 150,000 voters in Travis County have already cast a ballot during the early voting period for the November election, which started last Monday, Oct. 19. [KVUE]

• So many places to vote early. Travis County has 45 early voting locations, which is up from 38 during the last midterm election. [KUT]
• In a hurry? Check wait times. There’s an early voting dashboard where you can get a ballpark estimate of how long you’ll have to wait to cast a ballot at each polling location.
• Resources for local elections. Austin voters have a lot to decide on in this election! Luckily, the Austin Common has helpful guides on Prop I, Props A and B, and much more. Editor-in-Chief Amy Stansbury also recently shared with us key things to consider when voting for a city council candidate. [The Austin Common, City Cast Austin]
• Gimme those freebies. I will be guarding my “I voted” sticker with my life because there are a ton of discounts and freebies that local Austin businesses are giving away to voters. [City Cast Austin]
• Where are my procrastinators at? As a lifelong procrastinator, I do my best to vote early but sometimes the thrill of waiting until the last minute is irresistible. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3 and Travis County will have 201 polling locations open for the day. [KVUE]

No Conviction For Man Who Killed BLM Protester

A Travis County grand jury has decided not to convict Daniel Perry, who was facing a misdemeanor deadly conduct charge for fatally shooting Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in Austin in 2020. Perry had previously been convicted of murder for the shooting but Gov. Greg Abbott pardoned him. [KUT]

Texas Athletics Using AI For Competitive Edge

The University of Texas at Austin has launched an artificial intelligence initiative to make the most of its own data. It’s called Bevo Lab and the football team is using the platform first. [Statesman]

Taxis Take to The Austin Skies

Air taxis could soon be taking people to and from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Archer Aviation’s plan for an air taxi network also includes airports in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston. [KXAN]

New Cutie To-Go Window in North Austin

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails and Hold Out Brewing have opened a new spot together in the former home of Turnstile Bar & Restaurant, called Never Better. If you’re a big fan of Better Half’s cauliflower tots, you’re in luck: this new spot will be serving them up. [CultureMap Austin]