Billie Eilish Slams TX Abortion Law + More Facts On Prop A

Austin TX

05 October, 2021

3:34 PM

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Your host Meagan Falcon, here. Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. First, today's weather: Sunny much of the time. High: 91 Low: 63. Here's what meteorologists predict this week: Cooler starts in the morning, sunny skies and drier air allows for temperatures to warm quickly with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. These conditions are expected to last through Saturday before becoming warmer and more humid Sunday under partly cloudy skies, according to NWS Austin/San Antonio. Here are the top stories in Austin today: Singer Billie Eilish slammed Texas' most restrictive abortion law during her set at Austin City Limits Music Festival over the weekend. (Austin Patch)The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority will spend $7.1 million to enhance Montopolis Bridge in East Austin. (KEYE TV CBS Austin)What is Proposition A on Austin's November ballot? Here's a breakdown of what it means and how it will affect Travis County voters. (KVUE.com)As of Monday, seven Travis County inmates and three Travis County Sheriff Office staff have tested positive for COVID-19. Here's the full report. (Austin Patch) Q2 Stadium in Austin will host Texas' first-ever World Cup qualifier on Thursday. Here's what that means. (KXAN.com) Austin-Travis County has launched an emergency alert system with American Sign Language. (Austin American-Statesman) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you by RVshare. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to Yosemite National Park, satisfy your wanderlust in safe and affordable rentals from RVshare. Check out the best RV trip destinations for the fall! Today in Austin: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic — Mendez Middle School. (4 p.m.) COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic — Kealing Middle School. (4 p.m.) ArchiTalks @ Articulture. (6:30 p.m.) Watsky — Placement Tour at Empire Garage on Oct. 6. (8 p.m.) SeeYouSpaceCowboy & If I Die First at Empire Control Room on Oct. 6. (9 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook KUT Austin: "The campaign to oppose Proposition A, a ballot measure concerning staffing levels at the Austin Police Department that will go before voters in November, got a big financial bump from national donors last week." (Facebook) Austin ISD: "We are excited to re-launch our Rave program to include the first-ever Austin ISD Golden Rave from Dr. Elizalde. This exclusive recognition provides our Superintendent the opportunity to personally recognize a deserving staff member." (Facebook) Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum: "Calling all #teachers and #educators! Our education team is hosting a 2-part workshop called Just School of Thought | Designing Spaces of Equity focused on creating equitable spaces in the classroom & beyond. RSVP: https://bit.ly/EDUat." (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "Now that we can all post again, here's a lovely reason to come downtown… the views #cityview #landscape #ladybirdylake #dtatx #downtownaustin #downtownatx #skyline #waterview #congressbridge #sunset #sunsetoverwater" (Facebook) Austin Chamber of Commerce: "Admiral Gene Price spoke to our board this morning in honor of National Navy Week while here in Austin. He says, 'There is no place like Austin when it comes to innovation application. Austin, Texas is very important to national security.'" (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 Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors on board. 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: "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." — Milton Berle via BrainyQuotes.com