🌱 3-D Austin Homes + Homeless Housing + See ATX Hogwarts Castle

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26 October, 2021

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Happy Wednesday, Austin! Another "boo-tastic" day is ahead of you. It's me again, Meagan Falcon your host of today's newsletter. We got a lot of "wicked" cool events coming up this week for Halloween (see below). But first, let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what Madam Zeroni predicts in today's forecast: Not as warm. High: 78 Low: 52. Her weekly predictions for Austin: Strong to severe storms that moved in Tuesday night will hover over the area into Wednesday morning with large hail/damaging winds possible, followed by gusty winds and critical fire weather in the afternoon. But don't worry folks. Madam Zeroni says we are in for much quieter weather this week, setting up for sunny skies into the weekend. Expect highs in the upper 70s and lows reaching as low as the high 40s. Here are the top stories in Austin today: One hundred 3-D printed homes are in development in Austin in a collaboration between a large home builder and a Texas startup. Homebuilder Lennar Corp. and Icon, a construction-technology company, are set to start building next year in what would be the largest site for this housing type in the U.S. Here's more on the story. (The Independent) An elderly Austin woman was killed in a car crash with a tractor trailer on Oct. 21 in Washington County, Virginia. Read the local report here. (Bristol Herald Courier) Two people are dead after a deadly, fiery crash in Central Austin on Monday night. The crash happened around 8:35 p.m. at the 5300 block of north Interstate 35 southbound, about north of 51st Street. Here's the latest. (Austin Patch) Austin-Travis County looks to be heading to Stage 2 of it COVID-19 guidance as cases continue to drop. However, Austin Public Health worries that move could mark another surge in the region. Here's the latest. (KVUE.com) On Tuesday, Austin-Travis County officials announced their latest plan to create 2,100 supportive housing units for the homeless over the next three years in the area. Here's what that means for you. (KVUE.com) A South Austin home has completely transformed its front yard this Halloween into the famous Hogwarts Castle from Harry Potter's Wizarding World. The Diagon Alley Halloween House features popular scenes from the series, including floating pumpkin lights. Here's when and where you can enjoy this decorative show. (Austin Patch) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Austin: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic — Kealing Middle School. (4 p.m.) COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic — Mendez Middle School. (4 p.m.) Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting. (6 p.m.) Rent Reduction Secrets — Austin. (6:30 p.m.) Things to do to get you into the Halloween spirit this week. Here's your ultimate guide to Halloween parties, haunted houses, pumpkin patches and more during Halloween weekend 2021 in Austin. 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 in the Austin Metro? Visit the Patch guide to Fall 2021: Festivals, Pumpkin Patches In Austin Metro. Austin Patch Notebook The University of Texas at Austin: "Show us your best jack-o'-lanterns." (Facebook)Austin Parks and Recreation Department - Families: "The SPOOKTACULAR is back! Drive by this event for a free pumpkin and goody bag (1 pumpkin per car while supplies last). Take this pumpkin home, carve/paint it, and send us a picture to enter the pumpkin decorating contest." (Facebook)Austin PBS: "Nothing screams Halloween like a spooky daguerreotype of Edgar Allan Poe! Watch more thrilling and chilling ANTIQUES ROADSHOW finds in the 'Kooky & Spooky' special episode, airing tonight at 8 p.m. on Austin PBS." (Facebook)Austin Chamber of Commerce: "Which company do you believe is most unique to Austin? Is it JuiceLand, Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Tiffs Treats, or Peter Pan Mini-Golf? Cast your vote today for the Uniquely Austin Award." (Facebook)Downtown Austin: "Join us at Salt & Time Cafe tomorrow evening to kick off our free music series with 'For the Love of It' featuring Daniel Llanes. Stop in any time from 5-7 p.m. and buy a glass of wine from the cafe." (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) Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (October 31) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you soon. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors along for the ride. 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]. Halloween Quote of the Day 🎃: "The farther we've gotten from the magic and mystery of our past, the more we've come to need Halloween." — Paula Curan via townandcountrymag.com