🌱 ATX Moves To COVID Stage 3 + 2 CTX Kids Bitten By Rattlesnakes

Austin TX

12 October, 2021

1:57 PM

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Happy Wednesday, Austin! I'm your host Meagan Falcon. Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally today. First, today's weather: Humid; an evening thunderstorm or two. High: 89 Low: 70. Here's what NWS Austin/San Antonio predicts: A flash flood watch will be in effect at 7 a.m. Wednesday for the I-35 corridor. The heaviest rainfall will not arrive until Wednesday night, but there may be some isolated locally heavy rainfall throughout the day. Total rain amounts are expected to be about 2-5 inches and an isolated 5-7 inches for some areas. Here are the top stories today in Austin: Austin-Travis County is moving back to Stage 3 of its COVID-19 risk-based guidelines as cases and hospitalizations continue to decline in the metro area. (Austin Patch)Megan Thee Stallion used her set on Saturday as an opportunity to vent her anger toward the law. (Austin Patch)A 20-year-old college student from Austin was killed in a hit-and-run in Georgia. (KSAT San Antonio)Two Central Texas kids were bitten by rattlesnakes in 2 days, medics say. (Spectrum News)Gov. Greg Abbott issues executive order banning vaccine mandates by any Texas entity. (KVUE.com)Austin-Bergstrom International Airport soars on short list of U.S. airports with the best food. (KVUE.com) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you by Verizon, a Patch Brand Partner. Learn more about how Black and Mobile, a food delivery app created by two brothers, is helping put the spotlight on Black-owned restaurants. Today in Austin: Domestic Violence Awareness Workshop (English). (9 a.m.) COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Crockett Early College High School. (4 p.m.) Free Throw w/ Dogleg, Charmer at Empire Control Room on Oct. 13. (8 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook Austin Police Department: "Austin Police Department is happy to be a part of today's #NationalComingOutDay celebration in downtown Austin." (Facebook) KUT Austin: "This year marks the first time a U.S. president has officially recognized Indigenous Peoples' Day. via NPR" (Facebook) Austin PBS: "Homosexuality was a mental illness to be 'cured' until LGBTQ+ activists fought the Establishment— and won. Watch #CuredFilmPBS starting Oct. 11 on Austin PBS and the PBS Video app. https://to.pbs.org/3AdJcuX" (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "If you haven't tried Jim Jim's Ice Water yet, you need to head down 6th Street immediately. This Italian ice is amazing and makes the perfect midday treat." (Facebook) Austin ISD: "Join us! Due to the collective trauma caused by the pandemic as well as the unprecedented rise in mental health issues." (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 officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some of your 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: "Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much." — Blaise Pascal via BrainyQuote.com.