A great day on Town Lake, made more beautiful by a wedding

Arjun Sharda, a 12-year-old student from Round Rock, has recently established a nonprofit organization named TLEEM. The acronym stands for Technology, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, and Mathematics, reflecting Sharda's mission to aid his peers in honing their skills in these areas.

In a recent interview with the Austin Journal, Rowing Dock Austin's Director of Operations Lindsay Rohler explained the services the company provides and its mission of becoming more than a rental service.

The University of Texas at Austin (UT) announced that Robert L. Moody, a prominent businessman, philanthropist, and supporter of the university, passed away at the age of 88. The Moody Foundation, led by Moody, has contributed over $204 million to the University, playing a pivotal role in establishing and supporting various academic initiatives, including colleges, centers, institutes, programs, and venues. This loss is felt deeply within the institution where his impact will continue to be recognized for years to come.

``` The University of Texas at Austin (UT) announced that Robert L. Moody, a prominent businessman, philanthropist, and supporter of the university, passed away at the age of 88. The Moody Foundation, led by Moody, has contributed over $204 million to the University, playing a pivotal role in establishing and supporting various academic initiatives, including colleges, centers, institutes, programs and venues. This event took place on the UT campus where many attribute their achievements to Mr. Moody's generous contributions. Highlighting some key...

The 19th HAAM Day was celebrated last Tuesday, marking a significant event for Austin's local live music scene. The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) organized the day-long celebration with performances from over 300 local bands and musicians across Central Texas. The event aimed to raise funds for HAAM's healthcare services.

The Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas, is set to host a series of events throughout October. Among the highlights are the Austin Record Convention and the Settlement Club Garage and Estate Sale.

The 17th annual Travis County History Day is set to take place on November 19, 2024.

Travis County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) has opened the floor for public comments on its Program Year 2023 (PY23) annual report, known as the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The invitation to comment is accessible in both English and Spanish.

The Travis County Constable Office Pct 2, led by Constable Adan Ballesteros, is organizing the Annual Spooktacular Trick or Treat Bash. This community event will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 10409 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78758.

Travis County, Texas, has scheduled an election for November 5, 2024. The ballot will include Proposition A, which seeks voter approval to increase the ad valorem tax rate from $0.304655 to $0.344445 per $100 valuation. This proposed rate is $0.025 higher than the current voter-approval tax rate.

Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise Austin FC has announced Nico Estévez as its new head coach.

Austin FC has extended the contract of midfielder Owen Wolff, securing his position with the Major League Soccer (MLS) team through the end of the 2027 season, with an option for 2028. The club, known as El Verde, announced this development in a recent press release.

Paul, a pickleball coach on Teach Me To, is advertising lesson openings across the Austin area. Lessons can be booked on the Teach Me To website or app to best fit a user's schedule and neighborhood.

Austin FC faced a narrow 1-0 defeat against Houston Dynamo FC on Saturday night at Q2 Stadium. Despite creating several chances in the opening minutes, both teams settled into an evenly matched first half. The second half continued in a similar fashion, with Brad Stuver making a crucial save to deny Ibrahim Aliyu in the 59th minute.

Brace yourself for a chilling experience as the world of Insidious comes to life with "INSIDIOUS: THE FURTHER YOU FEAR"—an immersive live horror event that promises to bring your darkest nightmares to reality.

The Barton Hills Choir, a youth choir from Austin, Texas, is led by Gavin Tabone. Known for their performances of music by the Grateful Dead and other classic rock artists, the choir is supported by professional musicians such as guitarist Don “El Cento” Cento, bassist Aaron “Hair Doctor” Dembe, and drummer Jake “Mr. Bubbles” Perlman.

The City of Austin Housing Department, in collaboration with Saigebrook Development and O-SDA Industries, recently celebrated the grand opening of June West, a new mixed-income community located in the Brentwood neighborhood of North Austin.

A Realty Austin housing market report for August indicates that buyers have more options and negotiating power as the fall season begins.

International homebuyers have made a significant impact on the Central Texas economy, contributing $618 million from April 2023 to March 2024. This data comes from the 2024 Central Texas International Homebuyers Report released by Unlock MLS. The report highlights that foreign buyers accounted for 3% of all residential sales dollar volume in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metropolitan statistical area (MSA). Closed sales increased by 2% year-over-year, reaching 1,020 sales, and the median closing price rose by 0.8% to $577,778.

In August, active home listings in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA housing market increased by 15.4%, while the median home price dropped by 4.4% to $439,990, according to Unlock MLS' August 2024 Central Texas Housing Report. These changes suggest more opportunities for buyers, although further decreases in home prices are necessary to significantly impact sales growth across the region.