Here's what you need to know to start your week in Central Austin:

1. Special session starts this week

Texas legislators are back at the Capitol this Tuesday for a special session. Gov. Greg Abbott has 19 legislative items he wishes lawmakers to take up, including school finance reform, school choice for special needs students, construction fees, property taxes and more. Read our June analysis of how these issues of local control could affect Austin.

2. Alamo Drafthouse offers free passes to blood donors

During July, We Are Blood is partnering with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema to give free movie passes to anyone who donates blood. Visit any of the three We Are Blood locations or mobile drives to participate.

3. Watch Austin ISD Students in 'Peter Pan'

Austin ISD's summer musical, "Peter Pan," will be held July 27-30 at the AISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Tickets are free for children age 5 and under, $10 for AISD students and employees, and $16 for adults.

4. Give your input on Austin water

Austin Water is hosting a public engagement summer series called Water Forward to develop a 100-year integrated water resource plan. Those with concerns about water conservation, water supply options, recycled or reused drinking water, water reliability or environmental stewardship are invited to attend these forums.

5. Austin sees increase in sales tax revenue

The city of Austin saw a 7.5 percent increase in sales tax revenue year-over-year, according to May returns released last week by the Texas Comptroller. The city had the same percentage increase from April to May of this year.