🌱 ATX Is Best Winter Spot + Election 2021 Results + Crime News

Austin TX

02 November, 2021

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Good morning, people of Austin! Meagan Falcon here with today's issue of the Austin Daily. Here's the latest from last night's election and top news stories to get your day started. First, today's weather: Rain and a thunderstorm. High: 70 Low: 47. Nov. 2 Election Results About 81,925 Travis County residents voted on Election Day, which resulted in a 21.57 percent turnout for the county, according to the Travis County Clerk's office. Austinites who flocked to the polls overwhelmingly shut down Prop A with more than 102,000 voting no on the proposition, which would have required the city of Austin to hire at least two police officers for every 1,000 residents. HERE'S THE STORY: Austin Votes Against More Police In Prop A: Election Results Another big highlight from Tuesday's election: Pflugerville and ETJ residents overwhelmingly voted no to annex the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction into ESD 17. HERE'S THE STORY: Pflugerville Votes Against Travis County ESD 17 Propositions Unofficial election results: Austin Election 2021 ResultsPflugerville 2021 Election Results Here are the top stories in Austin today: A man who was shot and killed by Austin police officer last week after an hours long standoff with authorities was identified Monday. (Austin Patch) Officials said two men walked into a northwest Austin pharmacy, pulled out guns, and robbed the cashier and customers at gunpoint on Saturday. (FOX 7 Austin) A man faces multiple felony charges after he allegedly shot an H-E-B employee on Saturday in north Austin when they tried to intervene during a robbery. (KXAN.com) In its 2021's Best Winter Holiday Destinations report, WalletHub ranked Austin as the best warm winter destination this year. (Spectrum News)Two women who were arrested last week after impersonating nurses at St. David's Medical Center in Austin face multiple fraud-related felonies out of several states, authorities said.(Austin Patch) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you by Newrez. Wondering when a cash-out refinance makes sense financially? We've got the answers. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Austin: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic — Crockett Early College High School. (4 p.m.) Budget 101 Information Session — Austin ISD. (6 p.m.) School Health Advisory Council Meeting. (6:30 p.m.) Liz Cooper The Hot Sass Tour w/ Pearl Charles at Empire Control Room on Nov. 3. (8 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook KUT Austin: "The gathering came less than a day after a fire was set at Congregation Beth Israel. The Austin Fire Department said the Sunday night fire was intentional and that it's under investigation." (Facebook) Variety Texas: "We are always so honored and thankful to be a part of the annual VCC Cares Foundation Charity Golf Classic! While this year's totals aren't yet finalized, since 2017, VCC Cares has already raised more than $83,000 for Variety of Texas!" (Facebook) Austin ISD: "Families can get or donate coats with Coats for Kids Students across Austin ISD are going to be a little warmer this holiday season because of Coats for Kids." (Facebook) The Settlement Home for Children: "Today marks the beginning of National Adoption Month! November provides the opportunity to address the immense need for families who are willing to open their hearts and homes to children in need." (Facebook) Austin ISD: "Free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine opportunities are available at many Austin ISD campuses: austinisd.org/covidvax ." (Facebook) Pease Park Conservancy: "Join us this weekend in Live Oak Meadow for Public Property by Laura Neill — a workshop production that follows the stories of 21 park goers and their relationships to the past, present, and future of the park." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Something More — Matchmaking Service (Visit website) 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! See you all tomorrow morning for another update. If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow 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: "The most wasted of all days is one without laughter." — e. e. cummings via BrainyQuote.com