DOJ Seeks To Stop TX Abortion Law + Why Texans Honor Diez Y Seis

Austin TX

15 September, 2021

1:41 PM

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Happy Thursday, Austin! And ¡Feliz Dieciseis (Diez y Seis) de Septiembre! I am your host (and editor) Meagan Falcon with Austin Daily. Let's get your day started by catching you up on today's news and events. 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: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 90, low: 72. A more in-depth forecast: Expect a hot, humid and dry day in the Austin Metro today. The National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio forecasts opportunities for isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms in the eastern region for this weekend. For more weather updates, visit www.weather.gov/ewx. Here are the top stories in Austin today: The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division, issued an emergency order Tuesday night to stop the enforcement of Texas' Abortion Law. (Austin Patch)Afghan woman, who are now living in Texas, are looking to help refugee children in need. (Spectrum News)About 7.3 percent of Austin-Travis County deaths between Jan. 1 and Sept. 10 were fully vaccinated people, officials said. Here's what you need to know. (KVUE.com)Hispanic Heritage Month: Highlighting Latino leaders in the Austin community. (KVUE.com)Have you ever wondered why Texans celebrate Diez y Seis de Septiembre every year? Here's the real reason. (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: Nonprofit Communications And Partnership Development Through A Dei Lens. (12:15 p.m.) Paella Night in the Garden. (6 p.m.) Paint with a Purpose at SoCo Modern Art Gallery. (7 p.m.) Boomtown: A Musical Comedy. (8 p.m.) "Girls Trip" at Doc's Drive in Theatre. (8:30 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook The University of Texas at Austin: "Join us throughout Hispanic Heritage Month as we celebrate the contributions of Hispanic Longhorns." (Facebook) Austin ISD: "A disaster preparedness kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in an emergency. You may need to be prepared by having food, water, medications, and other supplies to last for several days." (Facebook) Texas Men's Tennis: "Congrats Coach Wagner on being promoted to associate head coach! So deserved! #HookEm" (Facebook) Variety Texas: "Local Belton businessman Luke Potts receives International Recognition from Variety, the Children's Charity! Bell County native Luke Potts, has been honored with a 2021 Presidential Citation from the Variety." (Facebook) Pease Park Conservancy: "So glad to have RAW Running back in Pease Park last night! #peaseparkprograms" (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 That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update. If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. 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? Contact me at [email protected]. Quote of the Day: "Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little." — Edmund Burke via BrainyQuote.com.