🌱 Flood Warning At Onion Creek + Pedestrian Killed In North ATX

Austin TX

14 October, 2021

2:15 PM

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Happy Friday, neighbors! Your host Meagan Falcon here with today's Austin Daily. With a beautiful weekend ahead, let's get you all caught up on today's news. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and breezy. High: 82 Low: 56. Here's what's in store for this weekend's forecast: A strong cold front will arrive early Friday and will bring sunny, dry and more comfortable weather this weekend. Saturday's highs will be in the mid to high 70s and lows in the low 50s. Sunday will see a high of 76 degrees and lows in the high 40s. Monday will see similar weather to Sunday. Here are the top stories today in Austin: A flood warning has been issued for Onion Creek through Friday following heavy rains that pushed into the Austin Metro Wednesday night. (Austin Patch) A pedestrian is dead after a car struck them while they were crossing the highway in northeast Austin early Thursday. (KVUE.com) At Stephen F. Austin State University, a quiet pay bump for the president sparks outrage and questions over the budget and furloughs. (The Texas Tribune) Texas Hospital Association wants hospitals left out of vaccine order. Here's what that means. (FOX 7 Austin)A UT Austin professor was honored for their role in developing COVID-19 vaccines. (FOX 7 Austin)Austin's Prop A aims to add police staffing, however, Austin Firefighters Association said it could hurt other departments. (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. 15-17. Halloween is just around the corner, but we know it's already time to find some good trick-or-treating spots in town. To make your life easier, we've gathered a list of some Halloween 2021: Trunk Or Treat Events In Austin Metro. 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 Verizon, a Patch Brand Partner. Learn more about online gaming relationships and how they've helped some children through the pandemic. Today in Austin: Cruella (2021) — Community Cinema & Amphitheater. (6:30 p.m.) Phantom Fest ATX — Austin Pets Alive! (7 p.m.) "Hocus Pocus" at Doc's Drive in Theatre. (7:25 p.m.) A Tribute to Foo Fighters & Noise Pollution: A Tribute to AC/DC. (9 p.m.) "The Nightmare Before Christmas" at Doc's Drive in Theatre. (9:45 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook The Library Foundation ATX: "One week from today! Join us next Thursday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. for a virtual reading and conversation with author Charles Yu as part of this year's Mayor's Book Club." (Facebook) Life Science Library: "Do you need to conduct a literature review for a project or paper soon? The library is hosting a workshop on Tuesday at 11 a.m. where we'll cover the basics — useful for a quick review or an introduction." (Facebook) Austin Chamber of Commerce: "Join us tomorrow to learn about Prop A and hear the arguments for and against the ballot initiative. Get informed — early voting starts next week!" (Facebook) Austin Parks and Recreation Department - Families: "If you've been watching Brush Square Museum's survival skills series, you've got your cast iron ready, and now it's time to cook! In this episode, we're making cornbread in the campfire. Follow along to learn this new skill!" (Facebook) Front Steps: "Thankful Thursdays: Thank you to all of our Monthly Supporters! Regular, monthly gifts help create reliable, sustainable funding for the long-term care of people experiencing homelessness in Austin. Small gifts can make a big impact!" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 18) "Got Volunteers?" How to Attract them, Keep them and Reward them (October 21) Add your event Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update. If you're enjoying 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 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 actions of men are the best interpreters of their thoughts." — James Joyce via BrainyQuote.com.