TFC Responds To Body Fluid Report + Swimmer Found In Lake Travis

Austin TX

14 September, 2021

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Up and at 'em, Austin! Your host (and editor) Meagan Falcon, here. Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday 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: 89, low: 73. Here's a more in-depth forecast: The National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio reports mostly dry conditions are in the forecast Wednesday and Thursday. A slight chance for isolated showers and storms returns to the forecast across eastern areas Friday through Sunday. Temperatures will also trend back above normal during this time. For more details on the upcoming forecast, visit www.weather.gov/ewx. Here are the top stories in Austin today: A day after a report that Austin-area funeral homes have been pouring human blood from corpses down drains, the Texas Funeral Service Commission responds on the issue. (Austin Patch)The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened at the same intersection as a crash in northeast Austin. (KVUE.com)A Texas District Judge on Monday issued a temporary injunction blocking Texas Right to Life and its associates from suing Planned Parenthood under the Texas Heartbeat Act. (Spectrum News)A swimmer who went missing on Sept. 6 near Hurst Creek in Lake Travis was recovered on Sept. 11. (Press Release Desk)UT Austin is one of the top public schools in the nation, U.S. News & World Report says. (KVUE.com)Singer Michael Bublé cancels his Austin concert after Erwin Center declines to expand COVID-19 protocols. Here's what that means. (austin360) 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: Clear The Shelters: Dog Playgroup Watch Party. (4:30 p.m.) Football: Kealing vs O. Henry at House Park. (6 p.m.) SHAC HSR Curriculum Community Meeting. (6:30 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook The University of Texas at Austin: "In the latest college rankings, we're once again the top public university in Texas." (Facebook) Austin ISD: "Free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine opportunities are available at many Austin ISD campuses. Available for our AISD Community, all family members included, 12 years of age and older. No appointment required." (Facebook) KUT Austin: "The private company that runs the South Terminal at the Austin airport says it was not consulted over plans to demolish the terminal as part of a multiyear airport-expansion program." (Facebook) Austin Police Department: "Driving to work or running errands this morning? That email or text message can wait. We want you to get to your destination safely. Austin is a hands-free city. #ItCanWait #Safety" (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "We enjoyed the opening weekend of two new exhibits at the Contemporary Austin this weekend. Come see Daniel Johnson: I Live My Broken Dreams until March 20 and Crit Group Reunion: Chapter I Facing the World through Nov. 14." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: YTA Insights—A Journey Into the World of Classical Music, Ep. 3 (September 19) Add your event Job listings: Remote Marketing Assistant Needed - One Time Easy Job (Details) Add your job listing Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update. If you're loving 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. Quote of the Day: "It is easy to sit up and take notice, What is difficult is getting up and taking action." — Honore de Balzac via BrainyQuote.com.