🌱DOJ Investigates TX Juvenile Centers + Austin Weather Forecast

Austin TX

13 October, 2021

5:07 PM

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Happy Thursday, neighbors! Your host Meagan Falcon, here. Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Tropical Rainstorm Pamela. High: 86 Low: 67. This is what NWS meteorologists project: Severe weather is expected to roll into Austin after midnight Tuesday bringing heavy rains and flooding. More on the story: Tropical Storm Pamela: Tornadoes, Flooding Possible Near Austin Here are the top stories in Austin today: The U.S. Justice Department has launched a statewide investigation into the conditions of five secure juvenile correctional facilities run by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. (Austin Patch) An Austin-area teacher is competing in a $1 million challenge during the UT-Oklahoma State football game. (KVUE.com) Austin police identified the officer who fired his weapon in a deadly downtown shooting Saturday. (Austin Patch) Texas House of Representatives have passed a proposed new map for districts. (KVUE.com)A museum dedicated to Halloween's haunted history has opened in Central Texas. (Spectrum News) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. 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: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic — Guerrero Thompson Elementary School. (4 p.m.) COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic — Northeast Early College High School. (4 p.m.) 6 Week Musical Theatre Workshops: Wizard of Oz & Hamilton. (5 p.m.) Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee (ESAC). (5:30 p.m.) Reese LaFlare "Divaboi Tour" at Empire Control Room on Oct. 14. (8 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook The University of Texas at Austin: "Honesto, Transparente y Empático | See how mobile vaccination clinics are reaching Austin-area Hispanic communities." (Facebook) Texas Longhorns Soccer: "Congrats coach on 100 Texas wins!" (Facebook) Austin Police Department: "A flash flood watch is in effect for Travis County from Oct. 13 - 14." (Facebook) KUT Austin: "Fifty-three percent of nearly 2,000 people surveyed by a City of Austin consultant said they had been verbally abused or harassed because of their sexual orientation or gender identity." (Facebook) Austin ISD: "Austin ISD is beginning conversations about long-range planning which will determine which improvements and new facilities are included in the next AISD bond." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 18) Add your event You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow 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: "The finest steel has to go through the hottest fire." — Richard M. Nixon via BrainyQuote.com.