Austin Moves To COVID Stage 4 + Tesla Now Hiring In ATX

Austin TX

28 September, 2021

2:37 PM

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Morning, Austin! Your host (and editor) Meagan Falcon, here. Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right. First, today's weather: Possible light rain in the morning. High: 88 Low: 73. More in-depth forecast: Scattered showers and storms are expected to roll in Wednesday. A few severe storms will be possible with large hail and damaging winds, the main risks. The Austin Metro can expect about 1-1.5 inches of rain. High temperatures will slowly fall this week, while low temperatures remain steady. For more weather updates, visit www.weather.gov/ewx. Here are the top stories in Austin today: As hospitalizations continue to drop, Austin-Travis County officials have made the move to Stage 4 in its COVID-19 guidance on Tuesday. (Austin Patch)Texas court orders release of over 200 migrants imprisoned in Gov. Greg Abbott's border security clampdown. Here's what you need to know. (KXAN.com)Tesla had 315 jobs available on its website for its upcoming gigafactory in Austin. (KVUE.com)Travis County District Attorney José Garza has rejected a felony sexual assault charge filed earlier this year against the son of former cyclist Lance Armstrong. (Associated Press)The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is making a stop in Austin for its 2021 tour for one-day only this weekend. Here's what you need to know. (Austin Patch)Local Airbnb hosts are seeing a high demand as Austin City Limits crowds return. (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: The Next Step In Your Career: Entrepreneurship (Free Webinar). (1 p.m.) COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Paredes Middle School. (4 p.m.) AHS Freshman Football vs Akins High School. (6 p.m.) AHS JV Football vs Akins High School. (7:30 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook Austin Public Library: "Our friends at Austin Veteran Arts Festival - AVAFest are hosting a book fair of works created by veterans and their family members. To participate, submit a 90-second video about your book at this link https://bit.ly/3m5RqQd by October." (Facebook) Austin Parks and Recreation Department - Families: "Join the fun at Northwest Recreation Center for Preschool Playtime. Parents and toddlers are invited to play and make new friends every Friday from 10:30 a.m. - noon beginning in October." (Facebook) KVRX 91.7: "Check out DJ @HierbaMalita 's experience following Dirty Bird on his Gum tour and the cool new projects he has in store. https://kvrx.org/app/blog/concert-reviews/gum-show/" (Facebook) Austin Chamber of Commerce: "Miss our premier transportation and mobility event on Aug. 30? Check out what happened at Regional Growth and Mobility this year." (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "Calling all vintage fans: Decades in Retro just opened their downtown show room this weekend. Schedule an appointment, you need to come check this place on 7th Street out!" (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 all caught up for today. I'll see you soon! If you're feeling 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: "I would define, in brief, the poetry of words as the rhythmical creation of Beauty." — Edgar Allan Poe via BrainyQuote.com