Joseph Chacon Named APD Chief + Feds Investigate TEA's Mask Ban

Austin TX

22 September, 2021

2:01 PM

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Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Meagan Falcon, your host of the Austin Daily. Let's get your day started off right. Here's what you need to know to kickoff your Thursday. 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: 85, low: 58. A more in-depth forecast for the week: Drier, cooler conditions are to be expected Thursday and Friday in the Austin Metro, with highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid 50s. Temperatures are expected to jump back into the 90s on Saturday and Sunday; however, lows are expected to stay below the mid-60s, according to NWS Austin/San Antonio. Here are the top stories in Austin today: Interim Police Chief Joseph Chacon was officially announced as the new chief by Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk on Wednesday. (Austin Patch)The U.S. Department of Education is investigating the Texas Education Agency out of concern that its new policy prohibiting mask mandates in schools may be violating the civil rights of students with disabilities. (Austin Patch) Austin state Rep. Celia Israel won't run for reelection, but instead is exploring a mayoral run in the city. Here's what to know. (The Texas Tribune) Here's the latest coronavirus update by the city of Austin and Travis County. (Press Release Desk) Curative, a COVID-19 testing site in the Austin Metro, prepares for a surge in new cases following an updated ACL Fest safety plan. (KEYE TV CBS Austin) 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: E2 + Franchise = The American Dream / E2 + Franquicia = El Sueño Americano. (Noon) COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic — Crockett Early College High School. (4 p.m.) The I've Got Talent Show. (8 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook Austin ISD: "When you visit Crockett Early College High School, you walk into an atmosphere that is committed to equity, supportive relationships, quality teaching and learning, and a sense of belonging." (Facebook) Austin ISD: "Wanted: Volunteers with experience using cordless drills, screwdrivers, and measuring tape to help build picnic tables for Austin ISD campuses. Oct. 2, 8-11 a.m. or 11 a.m.-2 p.m. #AISDProud Learn more and register: bit.ly/AISDbuild" (Facebook) Austin Chamber of Commerce: "Welcome to the Chamber, Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls. When something is real, you know it. And when something is not, no amount of spin, or marketing, or hype will convince you. Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls® are as real as it gets." (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "The patio at Pelons is a beautiful place to hold Taco Tuesday! #tacos #tacotuesday #eatlocal #redriver #dtatx #downtownaustin #downtownatx #mexicanfood #stringlights #neon" (Facebook) Austin Public Library: "We want to add your album to our collection. The deadline to submit it for consideration is Sept. 30. Get all the details here: https://atxlibrary.musicat.co/submit. Listen to playlists curated by our staff here: https://bit.ly/3zkRAZJ." (Facebook) Pease Park Conservancy: "Welcome to fall! With summer in our rearview mirror, we will no longer run the water in the splash pad after this weekend - Sept. 26 will be the last day for the year. Come enjoy the fountains this weekend as a last hoorah!" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: TinyFest Texas (September 25) New Retirement Savings Time Bomb Seminar (October 7) Add your event You're all caught up for today! I'll be taking a little break these next few days, so I'll be in your inbox Tuesday morning with another update. If you're liking 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: "With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts." — Eleanor Roosevelt via BrainyQuote.com