Central Texas Food Bank Expands Home Delivery + Austin Museum Day

Austin TX

17 September, 2021

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Happy Saturday, people of Austin! I'm your host (and editor) Meagan Falcon. As you get ready to head out to kickstart your weekend, here's everything you need to know around Austin 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: Humid throughout the day. High: 94 Low: 73. Your weekend forecast: Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected across mainly the eastern part of South Central Texas through the weekend into early next week. Above normal temperatures will continue. For more weather updates, visit www.weather.gov/ewx. Here are the top stories today in Austin: More than 25 local institutions are offering free admission and activities on Sunday for the city's 24th annual Austin Museum Day. Here's how to make the most of it. (Austin Monthly) A woman was taken to a local hospital after she suffered injuries in an overnight kitchen fire at a south Austin apartment early Friday. (Austin Patch) The Central Texas Food Bank has expanded its home delivery program to now include individuals with a disability, veterans, and active military members experiencing barriers to attending in-person food distributions. (FOX 7 Austin) Texas outpaces the nation for COVID-19 deaths, Washington Post study shows. Here's what means. (CultureMap Austin)A man who is reported to be linked to a deadly shooting on North Lamar Boulevard on Sept. 12 was arrested in Massachusetts this week. (Austin Patch) Today in Austin: Jaguar Jog 5K/10K. (8 a.m.) Lucky Lab Tailgate Celebration - Austin Pets Alive! (9 a.m.) Free Mini Photo Sessions in Austin. (9 a.m.) Clear The Shelters: Cat and Dog Adoptions All Day. (11 a.m.) Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at Doc's Drive in Theatre. (8:30 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook KUT Austin: "While the risk posed to dogs is clear, less is known about the algae's potential impact on humans." (Facebook) Austin ISD: "A new report shows that the more we get tested for COVID-19, the more we keep it out of classrooms." (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "Pony on up to the bar at the Green Jay where the ice melts slow and the live music flows! #iceball #livemusic #bar #nightlight #downtownatx #dtatx #downtownaustin #drinklocal #oldfashion #drink #barseat" (Facebook) GlobalAustin: "Two years ago, Kathi Thomas and Mark Hastings hosted these lovely visitors from Germany! #throwbackthursday #tbt" (Facebook) Austin PBS: "Lupita Nyong'o reminisces on how her childhood in Kenya influenced her first children's book. ✨📖🌍 Open a Book, Open the World – The Library of Congress National Book Festival premieres tonight at 7 p.m. #NatBookFest" (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) TinyFest Texas (September 25) Add your event Job listings: Remote Marketing Assistant Needed - One Time Easy Job (Details) Add your job listing Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you next week. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. 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? Contact me at [email protected]. Quote of the Day: "Sooner or later, those who win are those who think they can." — Paul Tournier via BrainyQuote.com