9/11 Events In Austin + JLo, Ben Affleck Temporarily Move To ATX

Austin TX

10 September, 2021

4:36 PM

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Good day, neighbors! Your host (and editor) Meagan Falcon here with a brand-new Austin Daily. As we mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11, here are a few events you can attend in the Austin Metro and more news you need to know to catch up this weekend. 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: 91, low: 69. Your weekend forecast: The National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio reports locals can expect hot and sunny with comfortable humidity through Saturday. Moisture quickly returns from Sunday into next week, with the influence from a tropical wave moving across the S.W. Gulf and toward the Mexico/South Texas coast. Locals can expect the return of daily rain and thunderstorm chances early next week. Here are the top stories in Austin today: Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott presented on behalf of the people of Texas a tribute to Sept. 11 victims on Friday as the nation marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. (Office of the Texas Governor) Organizations across Central Texas are honoring 9/11 victims throughout Saturday with numerous events. Here's a list. (KVUE.com) Austin audiences can enjoy a two-day premiere music and wine festival with the kickoff and debut of Blended Austin at the Long Center this weekend. (Austin Patch) Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are reportedly moving to Austin temporarily, while Affleck shoots a new movie in the Texas capital. (KSAT San Antonio) P. Terry's will host its Giving Back Day in Austin with proceeds benefitting JUST and LiftFund. (Austin Patch) Today in Austin: Second Saturday Divorce Workshop. (8:30 a.m.) 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Bell County. (9 a.m.) Caturday Adoption Event - Austin Pets Alive! (10 a.m.) Clear The Shelters: Puppies and Wheelies. (11:30 a.m.) The Square Grooves. (7 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook Downtown Austin: "Fareground reopened this week and looks as lovely as ever! Enjoy some of the new shops and eateries while you show Fareground how much you missed them!" (Facebook) Foster Angels of Central Texas: "Announcing musical guests for this year's virtual Shining Stars Celebration. You don't want to miss these special performances from Pat Green, Bob Schneider and WC Clarke. Get your tickets to stream on Sept. 30, 2021 at 6:15 p.m." (Facebook) Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum: "In recognition of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, join us for an evening with veteran broadcast journalist Chris Wallace." (Facebook) Austin PBS: "Join an hour-long discussion with filmmaker Ken Burns, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Justin Tinsley and Sherman Jackson, featuring clips from the upcoming four-part series, Muhammad Ali." (Facebook) KVRX 91.7: "We just released our first in-studio Library Session of the semester, with Houston native, Fat Tony. Link below to watch the contemporary hip-hop artist!" (Facebook) Feature your local business right here in the Austin Daily for just $79 a month. Click here to get started. Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you next week. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some 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. Quote of the day: "A very small degree of hope is sufficient to cause the birth of love." — Stendhal via BrainyQuote.com.