Texas SB1 + Abortion Whistleblower Site Shuts Down + APA Shortage

Austin TX

07 September, 2021

8:49 PM

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Another day, another dollar. Am I right? Happy Wednesday, Austinites! I am your host (and editor) Meagan Falcon. Here's everything you need to know to get today started off right. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Austin? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 97, low: 74. NWS Austin/San Antonio reports sunny weather is in the forecast this week with some partly cloudy skies on Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures are expected to reach a high between 95-99. For more on the forecast, visit www.weather.gov/ewx. Here are the top stories in Austin today: Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 1, which he coined the "Texas' election integrity bill," on Tuesday. Here's what that means for voters. (Austin Patch) Austin-Travis County previously set a goal of having at least 70 percent of the eligible community protected by Labor Day; however, it fell short despite an increase in vaccinations. (KXAN.com) International hip-hop icons Salt-N-Pepa will headline Longhorn City Limits prior to Texas Football's game versus Rice on Sept. 18. (TexasSports.com) Austin Police Association says staff shortages impacted response times over Labor Day weekend. Here's more on that. (KVUE.com) Texas Legislature will begin the process of redrawing Congressional districts in response to the 2020 census, which was delayed due to the pandemic. (FOX 7 Austin) For the second time in a week, the Texas abortion 'whistleblower' website allowing users to submit anonymous tips about individuals believed to have tried to receive abortions, has been shut down. (KXAN.com) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Austin: How We Remember: Sept. 11 Memorials. (5 p.m.) ArchiTalks at Articulture. (7:30 p.m.) Motherfolk at Empire Control Room Sept. 8. (8 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook Literacy First: "Shoutout to Literacy First staff for coordinating a socially distant material delivery to our 80 AmeriCorps tutors. In addition to literacy, we have some logistics experts on board! #literacyfirst" (Facebook) Austin ISD: "Join us as we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Watch on AISD.TV and Facebook Live." (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "Alonso Estrada aka The Dead Head completed El Mero Mero on the side of Mexic-Arte! Have you seen the completed work in person yet?" (Facebook) PCL and the UT Libraries: "Hey, music lovers...learn about the largely undiscovered Historical Music Recordings Collection of the Fine Arts Library at UT Austin, featured in the latest edition of @TheAlcalde." (Facebook) Austin PBS: "Gripping, sobering and illuminating, "America After 9/11," draws on dozens of revelatory interviews with elected officials, White House and intelligence insiders, military leaders, journalists and others." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Gigs & services: Marketing Assistance Needed - Easy! (Details) Add your gig or service Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow for another update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. Your friendly neighborhood journalist, 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.