SWAT Call In ATX + Free Library Cards For Travis County Students

Austin TX

04 October, 2021

1:07 PM

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Happy Tuesday, Austin! It's me again, your host, Meagan Falcon. I hope everyone had a great weekend, despite the rainy weather in the first half. Let's get your Tuesday started off right! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today. First, today's weather: Plenty of sun. High: 91 Low: 61. Here's what local meteorologists forecast: Sunny, mostly clear skies are in the forecast this week. NWS Austin/San Antonio does not predict much change, but says there will be slightly above average highs in the low 90s and near average lows in the high 50s and low 60s. For more weather updates, visit www.weather.gov/ewx. Here are the top stories today in Austin: Austin police were called out to a south Austin apartment complex early Monday for a SWAT response. (Austin Patch)Austin Mayor Steve Adler says he is not concerned ACL Fest will become a COVID-19 superspreader. Here's why. (KVUE.com)Austin has quietly been boosting enforcement of its ban on public camping and forcibly removing people from encampments across the city. (Austin American-Statesman) Austin Public Library is offering free library cards to all Travis County students. (KVUE.com)Ballet Hispánico in Austin's newest show explores Latinx cultures through innovative dance performances for local audiences. (Austin Patch) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Whether you want to lower your interest rate or consolidate debt, now is a great time to consider refinancing. 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: Algiers. (8 p.m.) Underground Tuesdays featuring Vision, Unkle Ceej, Known at Empire Garage on Oct. 5. (8:15 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook Texas Longhorns: "Another dub for @TexasSoccer y'all #HookEm" (Facebook) Austin Police Department: "Hi #ACLFestival2021 attendees, I'm Detective Holmstrom. Just wanted to remind you to have a meet up location in case you get separated from your group. This can help, especially if you lose cell phone reception and can't text or call someone." (Facebook) Variety Texas: "#nofilter #Texas #sunset #peaceablekingdombyvariety #fortwalter #treehouse #underconstruction (you can almost hear it set, right?!)" (Facebook) Austin PBS: "An all-new season of Grantchester premieres tonight at 8 p.m. on MASTERPIECE Mystery! Celebrate the new season and support Austin PBS at the same time by visiting: austinpbs.org/donate/grantchester6" (Facebook) KUT Austin: ""We don't want a patient to get sick for a pregnancy that is not going to progress, it's not going to continue," Dr. Theresa Patton said. "Now, am I going to be in legal trouble for offering that termination now? via NPR" (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 You're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some 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: "The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that will outlast it." — William James via BrainyQuotes.com