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🗳️ Your Austin voting guide

A red and white bilingual sign that reads "VOTE AQUI HERE" in front of Austin City Hall. The sign, placed under a large oak tree, directs voters to the polling station. The modern architecture of downtown Austin buildings, including City Hall, is visible in the background.
Austin City Hall is one of the polling locations for the November election. | Photo by ATXtoday
Early voting for the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election is underway in Austin, with a record-breaking number of folks showing up for the first day of early voting compared to previous years.

If you haven’t already cast your vote, prepare for the polls with our guide to election season in Austin.

What’s on the ballot?


Voters will cast their votes for federal offices including the president, senators, and US representatives, but several statewide and local seats will also be up for grabs.

In Austin, the following positions have at least two people running for office:
  • Railroad Commissioner
  • Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Places 2, 4, and 6
  • Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Places 1, 7, and 8
  • Justice, 3rd Court of Appeals District, Place 2
  • District Attorney, 53rd Judicial District
  • City of Austin Mayor
  • Austin Community College, Trustee, Places 7 and 9
  • AISD At-Large Position 8
In addition to candidates, Travis County residents will vote for or against Proposition A, aka the Travis County CARES resolution. The proposition aims to generate ~$76 million in its first year and provide affordable child care for thousands of children in need. If approved, the proposition would be funded by a 2.5-cent property tax increase per $100 valuation, which equates to an additional ~$126 per year on the average homeowner’s bill.

Voters within the Austin Independent School District will also vote on Austin ISD Proposition A, which proposes a $0.9505-cent increase per $100 valuation for taxpayers. If passed, the school district would receive an additional $41 million annually, and ~$17.8 million would be used to increase teacher pay. Property taxes for the average homeowner in Austin ISD would increase by ~$34 per month.

Already cast your vote? We’ve rounded up seven local businesses where you can show your “I Voted” sticker for free snacks + drinks.
"I Voted" freebies + more info

Events


Thursday, Oct. 24

  • Grooves in the Grove | 7-9 p.m. | Carpenter Hotel | Cost of purchase | Sip cold drinks and eat hot burgers while you listen to an intimate performance by local musician Theo Lawrence.
Friday, Oct. 25

  • Can I Kick It? | 7 p.m. | Republic Square | Free | Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to listen to a DJ set before watching “Ghostbusters” under the stars.
  • Halloween Murder Mystery Party with Dinner Detective | 7-10 p.m. | Hotel Viata, West Lake Hills | $95+ | Wear your Halloween costume to sip themed cocktails, enjoy a three-course dinner, and solve a mystery.
  • Spooky Silent Disco Party | 10 p.m. | The Belmont | $15 | Put your Halloween costume, headphones, and glow-in-the-dark gear to (boo)gie on the dance floor all night long.
Saturday, Oct. 26

  • Trail or Treat with The Trail Conservancy | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Rainey Street Trailhead | Free | Dress up your kid or furry friend for a costume contest, play games, listen to live music by Midnight Snack, and eat candy by the lake.
  • 30th Texas Bamboo Festival | Saturday, Oct. 26-Sunday, Oct. 27 | Times vary | Zilker Botanical Garden | Free with admission | Learn how to grow and work with bamboo from experienced gardeners.
100+ more things to do
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News Notes


Open
  • “Top Chef” champion and James Beard award-winning chef Paul Qui opened a new sushi restaurant in Downtown Austin yesterday. Top Roe seats just 14 guests, who watch the chefs create their hand rolls as they dine. (Austin American-Statesman)
Festival
  • Alan Jackson, Sturgill Simpson, Miranda Lambert, and Flatland Cavalry are just a few of the names on the newly released lineup for next year’s Two Step Inn. Held in Georgetown, the music festival will take place Saturday, April 5-Sunday, April 6.
Coming Soon
  • Serenade will open on the ground floor of W Austin on Sunday, Oct. 27. The new all-day restaurant — self-described as a “classic brasserie through a Lone Star lens” — will offer indoor + outdoor dining, private rooms, and a bar.
Sports
  • Austin is now home to the Lone Star State’s first-ever collegiate-level women’s flag football team. Concordia University Texas plans to launch the team as a varsity sport as early as 2027.
Try This
  • I scream, you scream... you know the rest. Austin-based Lick Honest Ice Creams is celebrating its 13th birthday today. Stop by any of the locations for a free scoop of ice cream from 7 p.m. until close.
Listen
  • The Dallas Mavericks take on the San Antonio Spurs at 6:30 p.m. today at the American Airlines Center. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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    Culture

    👋 Goodbye, 9-5

    Rotating images of a woman boxing, a group of volunteers at a food bank, and a man sitting down while hiking.
    Make the most of retirement in Austin. | Photos by Knowsphoto via Openverse, Paola Rodriguez, and Central Texas Food Bank
    If you (or someone you know) recently retired, you might be looking for activities catering to older adults. Clock into our retirement guide, and find opportunities in Austin that work for you.

    Get fit


    If you’re not planning on slowing down in your retirement, keep moving with fitness classes designed for older Austinites.

    Explore the arts


    Beat the crowds and take a weekday trip to one of Austin’s many museums. Be on the lookout for senior discounts (we see you, Blanton Museum of Art and UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum). Or you can enjoy a performance — older adults can receive 10% off tickets at the ZACH Theatre.
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