Austin Gains 2 New Congressional Districts + Rain In ATX Forecast

Austin TX

27 September, 2021

1:35 PM

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Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Meagan Falcon, your host of the Austin Daily. I'm officially back this week. So, let's get today started off right with your dose of today's top news stories. First, today's weather: Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected Tuesday through Saturday with locally heavy rains possible. A humid airmass is expected as high temperatures gradually cool while low temperatures remain steady. High: 90, low: 74. Here are the top stories today in Austin: UT Austin will no longer send a notification to all students and instructors in a class when a student or instructor tests positive for COVID-19. Here's what to know. (Austin Patch) Texas lawmakers on Monday released their first draft of a new congressional map for the next decade that includes two new districts in Austin and Houston. (KXAN.com) One person is dead after their car crashed and caught fire near Circuit of the Americas Sunday afternoon. (Austin Patch) The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death overnight in east Austin. (KEYE TV CBS Austin) For the first time in six weeks, the Austin area is expected to see measurable rain. Here's what to expect in this week's forecast. (Austin American-Statesman) With affordable housing hard to find in Austin and people wanting a more simple way of life, people are considering tiny homes as an option. (KVUE.com) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Austin! Today in Austin: Brain Power - Austin ISD. (5 p.m.) Austin High Volleyball vs Hays HS - Austin High School. (5:30 p.m.) Un minuto con su cerebro - Austin ISD. (6 p.m.) ShufflePLAY. (8 p.m.) Underground Tuesdays featuring Rizzo, Chappiefunk & Doobie Bock at Empire Garage on Sept. 28. (8:30 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook KUT Austin: "It's recommended that everyone aged 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine before the end of October, but they can still get the vaccine almost year-round, according to Austin Public Health." (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "There's a new seafood spot in town! A Maryland-based restaurant is opening its first location in Texas downtown on Thursday. Welcome to your new location at 200 Congress, Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls!" (Facebook) Austin PBS: "This week on Overheard with Evan Smith: Mexican-American rock musician Alejandro Escovedo discusses his career, including the album 'The Crossing.' Stream the episode now!" (Facebook) The University of Texas at Austin: "'Right now, we're in a special place, at a special moment in time. The stars are lining up for the Lone Star State.' Watch the full Presidential Inauguration and State of the University Address here: https://utex.as/39AYheQ" (Facebook) The Library Foundation ATX: "It's Banned Books Week from Sept. 26 to Oct. 2! Banned Books Week is an annual celebration of the freedom to read." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: New Retirement Savings Time Bomb Seminar (October 7) Add your event Housing: SEEKING Cabin on Land to Rent (Details) Add your listing Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors along for the ride. 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: "A person's a person, no matter how small." — Dr. Seuss via BrainyQuote.com