🌱 Driskill Named 'Most Haunted' + TX Salmonella Outbreak + Tesla

Austin TX

21 October, 2021

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Morning, Austin! It's me again, Meagan Falcon, your host of the Austin Daily. Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on today in town. First, today's weather: Warm with plenty of sunshine. High: 86 Low: 67. Weekend weather forecast: Partly sunny weather is in the forecast for the Austin Metro with highs in the upper 80s and lows in the upper 60s. A few isolated showers and storms are possible for those along the Highway 77 corridor while most areas stay dry, according to NWS Austin/San Antonio. 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 AustinTX Elections 2021: What To Know About 8 Propositions On Ballot Here are the top stories today in Austin: The Driskill hotel in Austin was named the 'Most Haunted Spot In Texas,' according to Yelp. (Austin Patch) San Francisco eatery Marufuku Ramen is officially opening in Austin. (Eater Austin)An Austin grassroots group is concerned over Tesla's hiring practices, particularly for Spanish speakers. (Austin Patch)Tesla starts new ESL program after Austin group raises language barrier concerns. (KXAN.com)Home sales in Austin are calming, experts say. (KEYE TV CBS Austin) How redistricting is changing where Central Texas candidates run in 2022. (The Texas Tribune)Here are the top stories today in Texas: 158 Texans are sick due to a salmonella outbreak linked to onions, according to the CDC. (Austin Patch)Texas urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to leave its abortion law in place. (Austin Patch) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Austin! What's in store for the weekend ? Racing fans from across the globe will be heading to Austin this weekend for the Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix. Here's 5 Reasons Why You Should Go. 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 in Austin: National Make A Dog's Day Adoption Event. (1 p.m.) 2021 Debate Tournament - Virtual — Austin High School. (5 p.m.) "Army of Darkness" Drive-In Movie In Manor. (9:45 p.m.) 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 Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around! If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read 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: "If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it." — Lucy Larcom via BrainyQuote.com.