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October 1, 2026

Is It Finally Fall? Plus, ACL Hot Takes & Austin's New Budget

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Is It Finally Fall? Plus, ACL Hot Takes & Austin's New Budget

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It's finally raining! After a dry, hot, and record-breaking September, Austin temperatures are falling into the correct season at long last. But will the rain from this cold front put a damper on this weekend’s Austin City Limits Music Festival? CBS Austin Meteorologist Avery Tomasco joins host Miles Bloxson to help you plan. Plus, writer and photographer Cat Cardenas shares her take on ACL's 25th year. And later, Councilwoman Vanessa Fuentes breaks down Austin's budget, which goes into effect today!


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