🌱 Formula 1 Guide + Blood Drive In ATX + AISD COVID Pooled Test

Austin TX

20 October, 2021

3:07 PM

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Up and at 'em, Austin! Your host Meagan Falcon, here. I am officially back this week to update you on the latest stories in today's Austin Daily. So, let us get your Thursday started off right. Shall we? First, today's weather: Times of sun and clouds. High: 88 Low: 66. What are meteorologists saying about this week's forecast? NWS Austin/San Antonio is predicting some clouds and Sunday throughout the week. The only chances of rain are a few isolated showers and storms that will be possible along the Highway 77 corridor, while most places stay dry. It's early voting season! Here's what you need to know. Early voting kicked off this week on Monday and will run through Oct. 29. Election Day will be Nov. 2.Here are a few things you should know before you head to the ballot to cast your vote.Elections 2021: What's On The Nov. 2 Ballot In Austin TX Elections 2021: What To Know About 8 Propositions On Ballot Here are the top stories in Austin today: Formula 1 is back in Austin this weekend. Here's 5 reasons why you should go. (Austin Patch) Austin FC and Q2 Stadium will host another blood drive at the stadium this week. Here's what you need to know. (KVUE.com)A Pflugerville resident won $1 million on a Texas Lottery scratch ticket in north Austin. (KXAN.com)Austin ISD has rolled out a new method of COVID-19 testing to help combat the virus from spreading in classrooms. (Austin Patch)The Wizarding World has come to Austin — well, sort of. A south Austin home has transformed itself into Harry Potter's Hogwarts Castle for Halloween. (KXAN.com) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Planning to buy or refinance a home? Here's what you need to know about the five types of mortgage loans (and which one is right for you). Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Austin: TACRAO College Fair — Austin ISD. (1 p.m.) COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic — Cook Elementary School. (4 p.m.) COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic — Navarro Early College High School. (4 p.m.) William Wild at The Parish on Oct. 21. (9 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook Austin ISD: "This new approach — called pooled testing — could allow Austin ISD to target campuses where students are testing positive more frequently and help slow the spread." (Facebook) Texas Longhorns: "Last week was a busy one with wall to wall Longhorn events, games, meets and matches. Among the highlights, was our annual Texas Athletics Hall of Honor celebration where we honored 24 Longhorn Legends!" (Facebook) Austin Police Department: "We were thrilled to participate in the 2021 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run." (Facebook) Literacy First: "This school year, we're proud to be partnering with our friends at BookSpring to distribute books to every one of our students!" (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "We will never get over how cool these crosswalks turned out!" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Online auction of surplus office furniture and supplies (October 27) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow for another update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors on board. 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: "Nine-tenths of wisdom is being wise in time." — Theodore Roosevelt via BrainyQuote.com.