Fire At Democratic Headquarters + Fatal Pedestrian Crash On I-35

Austin TX

29 September, 2021

12:59 PM

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Hey, people of Austin! It's me again, Meagan Falcon, your host of the Austin Daily. Here's everything you need to know on what's happening in town today. First, today's weather: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 86 Low: 72. More in-depth forecast: Expect rounds of locally heavy rains Thursday through the weekend, according to NWS Austin/San Antonio. The next round of more widespread and potentially locally heavy rain should hold off until Thursday night. For more weather updates, visit www.weather.gov/ewx. Here are the top stories today in Austin: A small fire at the Travis County Democratic Party headquarters in downtown Austin Wednesday morning may have been caused by an incendiary device, authorities say. (Austin Patch)A deadly pedestrian crash forced the closure of the northbound lower deck of Interstate 35 early Wednesday. (KVUE.com)Austin public safety job candidates have been disqualified for legal marijuana use. Here's what to know. (FOX 7 Austin)A person is dead after the Austin-Travis County EMS, Austin Police and Austin Fire responded to a land rescue at Walnut Creek Park. (KEYE TV CBS Austin)Celebrate fall and the best of independent and small batch brewers at the Texas Craft Brewers Festival in Austin. (Austin Patch) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Austin: The Yoga of Meditation Bhagavad Gita 4 days Lecture Series Sept. 30 - Oct. 3. (7:30 p.m.) Doss, Grrl, & Lila Tirando A Violeta at Empire Control Room on Sept. 30. (8 p.m.) CLAWstin 11: ONE LOUDER at Empire Garage on Sept. 30. (8 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook Foster Angels of Central Texas: "Congratulations to our board member, Hannah Nokes, on the release of her book 'Magnify Your Impact!' This book is all about powering profit with purpose and we are so thankful to have her support." (Facebook) Austin PBS: "A man of prodigious appetites and the model for Orson Welles's 'Citizen Kane,' William Randolph Hearst was an American like no other. 'CITIZEN HEARST' premieres across two nights. Part 2 airs tonight, Sept 28 at 8 p.m. on Austin PBS." (Facebook) Austin Public Library: "The exhibit ¡Se Ha Dicho! (It has been said) explores the power of words in art and the lives of Hispanic and Latinx communities. Come meet the artists from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 2. Learn about the exhibit here: https://bit.ly/3oi8bKS" (Facebook) Austin ISD: "Be weather aware, before, during and after severe weather. Sign up for emergency alerts to receive life-saving information from WarnCentralTexas.org. Severe weather can strike any time of the year. Are you prepared?" (Facebook) Austin Chamber of Commerce: "Welcome to the Chamber, Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown/Convention Center. The Hilton Garden Inn is your base near 6th Street and Downtown Austin. Enjoy breakfast and dinner with a view from their 18th-floor restaurant." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Hollydays Market of New Braunfels - Bring a Friend for Free! (September 30) Hollydays Market of New Braunfels - Bring a Friend for Free! (October 2) New Retirement Savings Time Bomb Seminar (October 7) Add your event Announcements: Hollydays Market of New Braunfels - Bring a Friend for Free! (Details) Add your announcement Housing: SEEKING Cabin on Land to Rent (Details) Add your listing You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon. If you're into 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? Contact me at [email protected]. Quote of the Day: "Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go." — William Feather via BrainyQuote.com