🌱 Election Day Guide + Man Who Killed APD Officer Dies In Cell

Austin TX

01 November, 2021

6:15 PM

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Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Your Austin Daily host Meagan Falcon here. Today's a big day for Austinites! You know why? It's Election Day. Many residents will head to the polls to vote on the proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution as well as to vote for or against two propositions in the city, including the controversial Prop A. We are here to keep you updated on the latest election coverage today, but first — here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today. First, today's weather: Pleasant with some sun. High: 82 Low: 62. Your Election Day Guide Voting Centers will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. today. 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 in Austin today: An Austin convenience store owner said he's urging voters to pass Proposition A, a pro-police initiative, on Tuesday after the city's police department refused to send officers to help stop a shoplifter trying to attack him in his shop. Here's the story. (Fox News) Brandon Daniel, who shot and killed Austin police officer Jaime Padron in 2012, was found dead in his cell at a Texas prison on Saturday. (Associated Press) More than 70 NICU babies at St. David's Women's Center of Texas in Austin celebrated their first Halloween with adorable costumes. Here are some of our favorite pics. (Austin Patch) Arson investigators are looking into the cause of a small fire that happened late Sunday at a Jewish synagogue in central Austin. (Austin Patch)Gov. Greg Abbott is calling on the Texas Association of School Boards to shield children from "pornography, inappropriate content" in Texas public schools. (Office of the Texas Governor) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Austin! Today in Austin: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic — Allison Elementary School. (4 p.m.) Futureproof Your Career with Digital Marketing. (5 p.m.) Underground Tuesdays: Sunflower Sound Compilation featuring Grant Curtis, Hooligan, Lord Genmu at Empire C. (8:30 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook Austin Police Department: "Reminder: Tuesday is Election Day. You can use these resources from the Travis County Clerk to find voting centers at votetravis.com." (Facebook) Literacy First: "Rock, paper, scissors! Happy Halloween from one of the Literacy First tutor teams (yesterday), y hoy celebramos Día de los Muertos. What did our community dress up as for Halloween this year? Any book character costumes?" (Facebook) Variety Texas: "#regram • @varietybc Happy Halloween! We hope you all enjoy a spooktacular one." (Facebook) Austin Public Library: "Explore Mexico's food, culture, and traditions through works about the Day of the Dead and beyond." (Facebook) GlobalAustin: "Good morning, citizen diplomats! Here are six stories for your #coffeebreak." (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "We had so much fun celebrating Dia de los Muertos at the Young Hispanics Gala last night. Congratulations to the award recipients and for a successful event! #diadelosmuertos." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Elevation: Voices in Adoption & Foster Care Virtual Conference (November 5) 26th Annual Cedar Park 5 Miler/5K & Kids 1K (November 14) Add your event Gigs & services: Having sprinkler problems? Need a new sprinkler system? (Details) Add your gig or service That's it for today. I'll see you soon! If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some of your 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: "Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone." — Gertrude Stein via BrainyQuote.com