APD Funeral + Pecan Street Fest Canceled + Zero ICU Beds In ATX

Austin TX

08 September, 2021

5:58 PM

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Good morning, Austin! It's Thursday. That's right, almost near the end of the work week. I'm your host (and editor) Meagan Falcon. There's been a lot of news this week, so let's get you started with everything you need to know and what's going on in town today. 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: Clear throughout the day. High: 95, low: 70. National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio reports dry weather will continue through the remainder of this week as temperatures near normal for mid September. For more important weather updates, visit www.weather.gov/ewx. Here are the top stories today in Austin: For the first time since the pandemic began, Central Texas officially ran out of staffed ICU beds and pediatric beds over Labor Day weekend. (Austin Patch)The Austin Police Department has identified the woman killed in a shooting at a Northeast Austin apartment complex. (FOX 7 Austin)The Texas chapter of the NAACP and a group of students have filed a federal civil rights complaint against the University of Texas for its continued use of school song "The Eyes of Texas."(Daily Union)The U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested three Austin murder suspects in a four-day span. (KVUE.com)The 40th annual Pecan Street Festival in Austin has been canceled due to COVID-19. (Spectrum News)Funeral services have been set Thursday for Austin Police Officer Sgt. Steve Urias who died of COVID-19 complications on Aug. 26.(Austin Patch) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you by our friends at FTD, the most trusted name in flowers. FTD's network includes over 8,800 local florists in communities around the country. Send flowers to someone you care about today and get a 15 percent discount on your order. Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Austin: Film Your First Video Workshop. (11 a.m.) Board Information Session - Austin ISD. (5:30 p.m.) Volleyball: Covington vs OHMS: 7th-Covington / 8th-O. Henry. (6 p.m.) Austin HS Varsity Football vs Lehman High School. (7:30 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook 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) Austin ISD: "Your child can learn Spanish at any one-way Dual Language classroom with space alongside their Spanish-speaking classmates! Apply by Sept. 10! https://www.austinisd.org/dual-language/application" (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "Join us at the @Shoal Creek Social this weekend to learn more about the art and history of downtown Austin." (Facebook) Austin Chamber of Commerce: "Interested in volunteering to help families afford college through the Chamber's financial aid campaign? Sign up today to be trained as a FAFSA volunteer." (Facebook) Austin PBS: "One Famous Cat. One Tall Hat. Lots of Science! Join The Cat in the Hat and his friends on fun activities designed to spark a love for science and engineering. (Geared for preschoolers) https://web.austinpbs.org/CatInTheHat" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Second Saturday Divorce Workshop (September 11) Add your event Gigs & services: Marketing Assistance Needed - Easy! (Details) Add your gig or service You're all caught up for today. I'll see you tomorrow! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. All the best! Your friendly neighborhood journalist, Meagan FalconMeagan 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. Here's a quote for the day: "I've never known any trouble than an hour's reading didn't assuage." — Arthur Schopenhauer via BrainyQuote.com.