'Xena' Stars Spotted In Austin + Violent Crimes Rise In ATX

Austin TX

07 October, 2021

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Morning, people of Austin! Meagan Falcon here with a fresh Austin Daily. Here's everything you need to know on what's happening in town today. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 93 Low: 65. This weekend's forecast: Friday and Saturday will see sunny, warm skies with high temperatures ranging from the mid 90s in the Austin area. The next rain chance will be late Sunday. Here are the top stories in Austin today: "Xena: Warrior Princess" stars Lucy Lawless and Renee O' Connor were spotted at a Mexican restaurant in Austin on Thursday. (Austin Patch) CommUnity Care Centers in Austin are offering Pfizer boosters. Here's what to know. (newsradioklbj.com) Here's what you need to know ahead of the November 2021 General and Special Elections. (Austin Chronicle) Violent crimes increased in Austin last year, according to data released by the FBI in its 2020 uniform crime report. (Austin Patch) A man is dead after a shooting on Palomino Trail in southeast Austin. (KVUE.com) 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 Austin Metro Oct. 8-10. 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 our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Austin! Today in Austin Area: Celebrate Halloween in Georgetown, Texas with Ghost Hunting Tours. (7:30 p.m.) "Hocus Pocus" at Doc's Drive in Theatre. (7:45 p.m.) A Live One (Phish Tribute). (8 p.m.) Best Night Ever: One Direction vs. Jonas Bothers Dance Party at the Parish on Oct. 8. (9 p.m.) Toadface at Empire Control Room on Oct. 8. (9 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook Pease Park Conservancy: "Learn the name of our Pease Park Conservancy squirrel as it reflects back on its life in the great big world and in the park it calls home!" (Facebook) Austin Chamber of Commerce: "Welcome to the Chamber, Ebisu Supplies. Ebisu Supplies was formed to support federal and state agencies with an inventory of tangible products and supplies needed to do their jobs." (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "Austin Design Week's 2021 schedule is now live! What are you excited to go to?" (Facebook) Texas Student Media: "Join us at the Graduate School Fair on Tuesday! Free to attend, open to all majors and no minimum completed course hours are required." (Facebook) Austin PBS: ""How can you get that close to something that big and not die?" One filmmaker investigates his close encounter with a humpback whale. Tune in tonight at 7 p.m. on Nature | PBS." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Housing: SEEKING Cabin on Land to Rent (Details) Add your listing Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow for another update. 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 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: "Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds." — George Eliot via BrainyQuote.com