Austin Fire Association Opposes Prop A + 5 Things To Do At ACL

Austin TX

01 October, 2021

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Happy Saturday, people of Austin! It's me again, your host, Meagan Falcon. Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: A shower and thunderstorm; humid. High: 84 Low: 67. More in-depth forecast: Chances of rain continue today across South Central Texas. Brief heavy rainfall remains possible, with an additional 1 to 3 inches of rain expected today. Rain chances begin to drop off Sunday as a front arrive leading to a dry and seasonal week. For more weather updates, visit www.weather.gov/ewx. Here are the top stories in Austin today: The Austin Firefighters Association is the latest organization to oppose proposition A, a November ballot measure that would increase the staffing of officers at the Austin Police Department and force budget cuts to Austin Fire. (Austin Patch) Austin police have identified the person who was killed in a crash on North I-35 northbound on Wednesday. (AustinTexas.gov) Burnet County will get a second Central Texas infusion center. Here's what to know.(KXAN.com) Austin Parks Foundation is offering a free one-day wristband to people who volunteer at ACL Fest. (KVUE.com)With ACL Fest 2021 back this weekend, here are five things you can do at the music festival this year. (Austin Patch) What's in store for the weekend? Whether it's a lone ranger adventure on the town, a date, a friends day or a fun family day out, we got you covered. Here's a list of Things To Do In The Austin Metro Oct. 1-3. Looking for family-friendly fun this October, including festivals and pumpkin patches in Austin Metro? Visit the Patch guide to Fall 2021: Festivals, Pumpkin Patches In Austin Metro. Today's Austin Daily is brought to you by Ring. Joey was home alone when he collapsed on a hot day. Watch what helped save his life. Today in Austin: "The Addams Family" at Doc's Drive in Theatre. (7:45 p.m.) Smuggler's Hideout — Galactic Event of the Year. (8 p.m.) Viben & the Submersibles — Viben Corp. Earnings Call at The Parish on Oct. 2. (8 p.m.) Lil Nas X Montero Dance Party with POPSICLE at Empire Control Room on Oct. 2. (10 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook Austin Police Department: "A friendly reminder on when to call 9-1-1 and when to call 3-1-1. You can also make non-emergency reports by visiting iReportAustin.com." (Facebook) Texas Longhorns Soccer: "Check out all the details from Thursday night's wild 1-1 (2OT) tie against No. 10 TCU that included Texas freshman Trinity Byars setting a new program record by scoring in her sixth consecutive match! https://hookem.at/TexasTiesTCU" (Facebook) Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum: "Happy 97th birthday to the one and only President Jimmy Carter! Pictured here: Former President Jimmy Carter is seated between Barbara Jordan and Lady Bird Johnson at dinner. Photo by Margaret Harmon. March 6, 1995. KUT Austin: "Students enrolled in any school in Travis County can get a free library card from Austin Public Library starting Friday, even if they live outside Austin's city limits." (Facebook) The University of Texas at Austin: "Twenty years ago, Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) began its journey to becoming one of the leading academic supercomputing centers in the world. See how they're changing the world: https://utex.as/3imkfal" (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! (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 Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox next week with your next update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors into the fold. 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: "Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit." — Napoleon Hill via BrainyQuote.com