🌱 Man Arrested In Deadly Hit And Run + Trans Sports Ban Passed

Austin TX

15 October, 2021

6:09 PM

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Hello, neighbors! Meagan Falcon here with the Saturday copy of the Austin Daily. Here's what you need to know to get your day started off right. First, today's weather: Sunshine with low humidity. High: 75 Low: 51. Sunday's weather forecast: Sunny skies and cooler temperatures are in the forecast in the Austin Metro. Highs will be in the low 70s and lows in the high 40s. Here are the top stories in Austin today: Five Texas eateries were handpicked by the New York Times as one of the top 50 restaurants in 2021. (Austin Patch) A man linked to a deadly auto-pedestrian crash in south Austin on Monday was arrested this week. (Austin Patch) This Halloween Bar Crawl features a $1,000 costume contest. (Austin Patch) City leaders give first greenlight for south Austin affordable housing complex. (KVUE.com)Garbage bag of syringes dumped in southeast Austin neighborhood. (FOX 7 Austin)Texas house passes transgender sports ban bill. (KEYE TV CBS Austin) 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 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: National Fetch Day- Austin! (11 a.m.) Texas Keeper Cider Release Party and Pups. (noon) "The Craft" 25th Anniversary Movie and Music Party. (6 p.m.) Ru Coleman and The Big Hurt. (7 p.m.) "The Addams Family 2019" at Doc's Drive in Theatre. (7:45 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook Texas Softball: "Coming to together as a family to celebrate culture: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month #HookEm" (Facebook) KUT Austin: "Opponents of the bill, including some business groups, fear it would unleash a torrent of lawsuits against private employers." (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "Rainy days in Austin always make us realize how much time we like to spend outside. What's your favorite rainy day activity downtown?" (Facebook) Austin ISD: "In December of 2018, Hunter Lane Henderson tragically passed away after he was critically injured at home while playing with his sister. The Hunter 5K was created to honor and celebrate his fast and free spirit." (Facebook) Austin Chamber of Commerce: "Two hours until today's Prop A forum presenting both sides. It's not too late to register to learn more about this important ballot initiative." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Celebrate Boss's Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers And Gifts (October 16) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 18) "Got Volunteers?" How to Attract them, Keep them and Reward them (October 21) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today. I'm taking some much needed time off so I will see you around on Wednesday! If you're loving 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 enemy of art is the absence of limitations." — Orson Welles via BrainyQuote.com.