600 New TX Laws In Effect + Hamilton Tickets + Texas Camping Ban

Austin TX

01 September, 2021

6:30 PM

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Rise and shine, Austin! It's your friendly, neighborhood editor Meagan Falcon. In today's edition of Austin Daily, we have your top news stories, things to do events and what's on social in the Austin Metro. So, let's kickoff your Thursday right. Here's the weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 95, low: 77. National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio reports isolated rain chances will continue over eastern counties in Central Texas on Thursday and Friday, and then the weekend into early next week will be dry (good news for those venturing outdoors for Labor Day weekend). Here are the top stories today in Austin: On Wednesday, more than 600 new state laws went into effect for Texas. Here's what that means for you. (Office of the Texas Governor), Two Texas State Senators along with the Tejano Democrats have filed suit against Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Secretary of State's Office in order to prevent the enactment of state legislative districts that they allege violate both state and federal law. (FOX 7 Austin) The Texas-wide homeless camping ban took effect Wednesday. Here's what that means for Austin. (KVUE.com) "Hamilton," the Broadway show written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, will make a stop in Austin in December. Here's where you can find tickets. (Austin Patch)A man is in custody after police say he was found passed out in a McDonald's drive-thru in east Austin with a gun in his hand. Here's what we know. (KXAN.com) Send flowers today to someone you care about. Our partners at FTD are making that easier by offering Austin Daily readers a 15 percent discount on orders through this link: Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Austin Instructional Leadership Meeting - Austin High School. (7:45 a.m.) COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Northeast Early College High School. (4 p.m.) AHS Varsity Football vs Westwood High School. (4:30 p.m.) AHS Freshman Football vs Westwood High School. (6 p.m.) "Beetlejuice" at Doc's Drive in Theatre. (8:30 p.m.) Future Bass Camp ft. Know Matter and Pillager at Empire Garage Sept. 2. (9 p.m.) Trinix at Empire Control Room Sept. 2. (9 p.m.) Thursday Night Live: R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae. (9 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook The University of Texas at Austin: "Tag a student who you think would like to win $10,000 Enter to win here https://protect.utexas.edu/ut-vaccine-incentive-program/" (Facebook) Texas Volleyball: "Help us wish a Happy Birthday to Riley Fisbeck and Chelsea Franklin! " (Facebook) KUT Austin: "There are 666 new Texas laws that go into effect today. From a 'fetal heartbeat' abortion ban to permitless carry, here are 13 you should know about." (Facebook) Variety Texas: "Give it up for camp counselor, Tanner Wright, who just raced in his very first #Paralympic Games event. The 24 year old from Fort Worth, Texas, started training track as a way to cross-train for football and is now representing the USA in Tokyo." (Facebook) Forty Acres Scholars Program: "Here's an extra fun spotlight for the week: Ann Seals, one of our Stamps Scholars Program matching donors, took her recipient, Marrissa Rawls, on a trip to San Francisco in early August!" (Facebook) Austin PBS: "A Texas law banning most abortions in the state took effect at midnight, but the Supreme Court has yet to act on an emergency appeal to put the law on hold." (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 Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you soon! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. See you tomorrow! Your Patch editor and neighbor, Meagan Falcon Meagan covers local news for Patch in downtown Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander and Pflugerville. About Meagan: 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 the news, I am enjoying a good book, tending to my garden and spending time with my pup. I am a green thumb novice so if y'all have gardening tips, I would love some. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Austin Daily? Email me at [email protected]. I encourage all neighbors to follow me on Twitter @meaganfalcon for live local news coverage.