Brush up on the Nov. 5 ballot

Austinites who want to learn more about the state constitutional amendments and city-county propositions on the November ballot can attend a free discussion hosted by Common Ground for Texans. Jessica Foreman from the League of Women Voters will give a rundown of the propositions, state Rep. Vikki Goodwin will cover the amendments, and Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir will talk about the county’s new touch-screen voting system. Find more information on the Facebook event page. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2-4 p.m., Old Quarry Branch Library, 7051 Village Center Drive.