Hurricane Ida + Tesla Wants To Sell Power To TX + ATX High Rent

Austin TX

28 August, 2021

2:05 PM

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Ladies and gentleman, the weekend. Happy Saturday, Austin! I am your host Austin editor Meagan Falcon. Let's get this weekend started off right by starting off with everything you need to know. First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 90 Low: 74. Sunday's weather: Some scattered showers and thunderstorms. High: 92 Low: 74. Monday's weather: Isolated showers and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 95 Low: 75. Here are the top stories in Austin today: Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott readies resources as Hurricane Ida travels through the Gulf of Mexico this weekend. (Office of the Texas Governor) Tesla wants to sell power in Texas following grid failure. (The Hill) Austin PD Officer Indicted On 1st Degree Murder In 2019 Case (Austin Patch) 'I think I almost cried.' Above-average rent increases pricing renters out of Austin (KXAN.com) City of Austin requiring enhanced COVID-19 mitigation efforts for special events permits (KVUE.com) Remembering Nanci Griffith, the greatest Austin-raised singer-songwriter ever (Austin American-Statesman) Today in Austin Jonathan Kite: Live In Austin (7 p.m.) dadageek Exhibition – Summer 2021 (7 p.m.) Hot Summer Nights 4 - DJ Zapot & The Golden Gogos Showcase at Empire Garage 8/28 (8:30 p.m.) Silent Party: Trap Wars (9 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook Austin ISD: "#AISDProud of Ruben Gonzales, groundskeeper who was at Brentwood ES mowing the field when he noticed a fifth-grade student was playing tetherball by himself at recess. Mr. Gonzales stopped his mower and challenged the student to a match...." (Facebook) The University of Texas at Austin: "Students, you can win cash prizes up to $10,000 and more by participating in the Vaccine Incentive Program Get the details here: https://protect.utexas.edu/ut-... #IGotTheVax #ProtectTexasTogether" (Facebook) KUT Austin: "All U.S. adults who received a two-dose vaccine will be eligible for an additional jab of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine eight months from when they got their second one. via NPR" (Facebook) Austin ISD: "#AISDProud of Jesus Vazquez Carvajal, a painter with the AISD Service Center, who noticed a parent was having car troubles at Summitt Elementary on the first day of school. He dropped what he was doing to give a jump to restart her car b..." (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "Another new business has just opened on 2nd Street! Welcome downtown, sweetgreen! #newbusiness #welcome #dtatx #sweetgreen #healthyfood #downtownaustin #downtownatx #atx #elote #salad" (Facebook) Austin PBS: "Gardeners across Texas logged incredible wildlife shots in their summertime gardens to share their stories of discovery and hands-on design with Central Texas Gardener." (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 You're all caught up for today. I'll see you Monday! If you're "vibing" with these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. Have a fantastic weekend neighbors! Your friendly neighborhood reporter, Meagan Falcon Meagan covers local news for Patch in downtown Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander and Pflugerville. I encourage all neighbors to follow me on Twitter @meaganfalcon for live local news coverage. GET TO KNOW 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 am not reporting news, I am enjoying a cup of coffee in my patio garden. I'm a green-thumb novice, so if you have any gardening tips, I'd love to know them. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Austin Daily? You can contact me at [email protected].