2nd APD COVID Death + Bat Fest Cancelled + Things To Do In ATX

Austin TX

26 August, 2021

6:12 PM

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Happy Friday, Austin! It's your friendly neighborhood editor Meagan Falcon. I hope all of y'all have a fantastic Friday and an even "Patchier" weekend. Before you kickoff the weekend with Rihanna's "Cheers," let's start with your brand-new Austin Daily. Your Monday-Friday newsletter that brings you the latest news and events happening in the city's metro area. But first, here's the weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 89, low: 74. NWS Austin/San Antonio is predicting a daily chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the weekend. Rain chances will eventually lower into early next week. What about that tropical storm you were talking about yesterday? According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Depression Nine is forecasted to approach the northern Gulf Coast at or near major hurricane intensity on Sunday. The storm is looking to bring heavy rainfall in east Texas. For more details, visit hurricanes.gov. THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: A Local's Guide To Things To Do In The Austin Metro Best Places To Get Ice Cream In Austin Metro Austin Pubs That Should Be On Your Bucket List Looking for more eateries, shops or fun things to do in the Austin Metro? Check out our Austin Local's Guide. Here are the top stories in Austin today: A second Austin police officer died from COVID-19 on Thursday. The death marks the second virus-related death reported for the department in less than 24 hours. (KVUE.com) An Austin dad said his 22-month-old daughter was originally turned away from Dell Children's Medical Center due to a shortage of pediatric intensive care unit beds. (Austin Patch)On Thursday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statement on U.S. Military members who were killed in an attack at Kabul Airport. (Office of the Texas Governor)Two days before kickoff, the 16th annual Bat Fest announced it would cancel its 2021 event after the city of Austin denied its special event permit. (KEYE TV CBS Austin)A Dripping Springs ISD dad took off his pants during a school board meeting Monday to persuade officials at his son's school to require students and staff to put on their masks as the delta variant of the coronavirus surges across the state. (Austin Patch) 5G is going to change the way we live, and Verizon is building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G will make life better for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. Thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Austin! Today in Austin B-DAY - Austin High School. (12 a.m.) Austin HS Varsity Football vs Connally High School. (7:30 p.m.) Hot Summer Nights 4 - Quin NFN Showcase at Empire Garage, Aug. 27. (8 p.m.) 10 Things I Hate About You. (8:25 p.m.) Hot Summer Nights 4 - TeddyTheLegacy Showcase at Empire Control Room, Aug. 27. (9 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum: "Did you know tomorrow is LBJ's 113th birthday? Though we're closed and can't be with you all in person, we can't help but reminisce on some of our favorite past LBJ birthday celebrations (and the cupcakes, too)." (Facebook) The University of Texas at Austin: "Longhorns and Miners are helping the United States Space Force to build the next generation of space capabilities." (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "Looking for a sweet patio to enjoy this week? The Well just opened up this month in the 2nd Street District and their menu is healthy, delicious, and worth trying! Let us know what your new favorite item is. #newbusiness" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (September 4) Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (September 5) Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (September 5) Add your event Looks like you're all caught up for today! If you're "vibing" with these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. "Cheers" to the weekend! — Meagan Falcon Meagan covers local news for Patch in downtown Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander and Pflugerville. A little about me: I was born and raised in Corpus Christi and spent three years covering breaking news and things to do in South Texas before I moved to the Austin Metro. When I'm not reporting, I'm learning to grown my backyard garden. I'm a novice so if anyone has tips to help me get a "Patchy" garden, I would love it. Do you have questions or comments on a story I wrote? Or do you have a news tip? Email me at [email protected]. I encourage all neighbors to follow me on Twitter @meaganfalcon for live local news coverage. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Austin Daily? Contact me at [email protected].