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October 15, 2026

Is Austin the Best Coffee City? Plus, Halloween Bars and an Early Voting Quiz

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Is Austin the Best Coffee City? Plus, Halloween Bars and an Early Voting Quiz

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Early voting begins on Monday, Oct. 19. Do you have what you need to cast a ballot? City Cast Austin creative producer Elissa Castles put together a quiz to help you prep. Plus, ahead of this weekend’s Austin Coffee Festival, Medici Roasting cofounder Michael Vaclav and Sightseer Coffee Roasters cofounder Sara Gibson join host Miles Bloxson to discuss whether we’re the country’s best coffee city. Last up, we stop by a twisted carnival with Nickie Effenger to learn what it takes to transform Austin bars for Halloween. 


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