🌱Man Killed By APD Officer +Halloween Things To Do +Early Voting

Austin TX

28 October, 2021

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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Meagan Falcon, your host of today's undead edition of the Austin Daily. It's a Fangtastic Friday, which means there are just two days left before Halloween. With that in mind, we have everything you need to know to get yourself into the spirit of the season (check our top ghoulish stories below). But first, here's your Patch guide on what's happening in town to get your day started. Madam Zeroni's Weather Predictions Madam Zeroni has taken a look at her crystal ball and has several predictions on this weekend's forecast. Here's what she discovered. Friday's prediction: A lot of sunshine is in the forecast today with highs reaching the low 70s. It's going to be a chilly night tonight with temperatures dropping to the mid-40s. Saturday's prediction: Sunny skies are ahead with temperatures reaching the high 70s. Another chilly night is in the forecast with temperatures dropping to 40 degrees in Austin. Halloween's prediction: Halloween will have sunny skies and comfortable weather in the low 80s and cooler temps for trick-or-treaters. Make sure the little ones have a jacket, because temperatures are expected to drop in the high 40s. Today's the last day for early voting! If you haven't had a chance to head to the polls this week, today is your last chance to vote during early voting. Your last chance to vote in this election will be Tuesday, 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: Austin Water said it is completing a new system at its Ullrich Water Treatment Plant to handle turbidity, or amount of cloudiness in the water, associated with extreme flooding events. (KVUE.com) Two downtown Austin workers were rescued Thursday after a scaffold malfunctioned while they conducted outdoor maintenance on a high-rise building. (FOX 7 Austin) Austin police are seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects in an aggravated assault case that took place Oct. 24 in the city's downtown area. (Austin Patch) A man was shot and killed by an Austin police officer after an hourslong standoff that began after he shot at code enforcement for mowing his lawn in the city's southwest side. (Austin Patch)"Bob's Burgers" fans, it's time to grab your pink ears and keytar: A themed pop-up will be open Saturday in Austin. (KVUE.com) 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! Today in Austin: "We Want Your Blood": We Are Blood and Halloween by Design Team Up to Bring the Halloween Spirit. (8 a.m.) YMCA Camp Moody Hosts Spooktacular Hallo-Weekend. (6 p.m.) Hocus Pocus (1993) - Community Cinema & Amphitheater. (6:30 p.m.) Freaky Friday Halloween Costume Party. (9 p.m.) Nightmare on 11th Street | Halloween Party. (9 p.m.)Things to do to get you into the Halloween spirit this weekend. 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.We've gathered a list of some of the city's famous ghost tours that will not only guide you down some of Austin's most haunted places, but will also give you a good scare too. Several Austin area homes have made it their mission to make their spots the spookiest, creepiest and liveliest hubs for trick-or-treaters this year. Here's our top 5 fave Halloween displays. Austin Patch Notebook Austin Police Department: "We hope to see you at our Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat event from 6 - 8 p.m., on October 30, at Nelson Field Athletic Complex at 7105 Berkman Drive." (Facebook) Austin Civic Orchestra: "Our ACO Spooktacular! concert this Saturday begins dramatically with "Night on Bald Mountain''. The music by Mussorgsky will plunge us headlong into creepy musical themes that sound classically Halloween." (Facebook) Austin ISD: "Drive Through Trunk or Treat, Saturday 10/30/2021 at Nelson Field from 6p - 8p. Everyone is welcome!" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: 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 Friday. I'll be kicking off the Halloween weekend early, so I will see you guys in November! If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some 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]. Halloween Quote of the Day: "Magic is really very simple, all you've got to do is want something and then let yourself have it." — Aggie Cromwell, Halloweentown via townandcountrymag.com