🌱 Jury Clears 9 APD Officers + Antisemitic Hate In TX + Vaccines

Austin TX

05 November, 2021

3:38 PM

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Morning, Austin! Your host Meagan Falcon, here. The weekend is finally here, but before you can head out and enjoy this gorgeous weather, here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right. First, today's weather: Sunny; nice in the afternoon. High: 70 Low: 48. Weekend Weather Forecast: Fair and comfortable the next five days as the temperatures gradually warm from the weekend into next week under mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. Rain is not expected through the period. Sunday: Sunny skies. High: 74 Low:43. Monday: Sunny skies. High: 78 Low: 48. Here are the top stories today in Austin: A Travis County grand jury on Friday cleared nine Austin Police Department officers of charges in connection with the August 2018 fatal shooting of Aquantis Griffin. (KVUE.com) Some San Marcos area residents were the latest victims of a string of antisemitic acts last weekend that have plagued the Austin Metro and Texas over the last several days. (Austin Patch) A 19 year old is dead after police say he was found with multiple gunshot wounds at a southwest Austin mobile home park Thursday night. (Austin Patch) Austin Public Health will begin offering the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to children 5-11 years of age following the guidance of the CDC and Texas DSHS. (Press Release Desk) The city of Austin has given the OK to swim in Barton Creek at Sculpture Fall after levels of toxins drop significantly. (AustinTexas.gov) The Biden administration on Thursday sued Texas over new election laws that outlasted a summer of dramatic protests by Democrats, who remain unable in Congress to pass legislation they say is needed to counteract a year of Republicans adding restrictive voting measures nationwide. (KXAN.com) Today in Austin: Aaron Gillespie w/ Rowdy at Empire Control Room on Nov. 6. (7 p.m.) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. (7:05 p.m.) Bulldog Dash. (7:30 p.m.) Lisa Morales Performing Live in Austin. (8 p.m.) Painting W/Cajjun Twist — Fun and Creative Happy Hour! on Nov. 6. (8 p.m.) Things to do this weekend: Halloween may be over Austin, but there's still plenty of fall things to do in the metro area. From pumpkin patches to fall-themed festivals, families are bound to have a great time this weekend across Austin. We've gathered a list of some cool events you have to check out Nov. 4-7. Things To Do In The Austin Metro Nov. 4-7 Austin Patch Notebook The Settlement Home for Children: "There are many different ways to shop The Sale this weekend! We are open Friday, Saturday and Sunday." (Facebook) Austin Chamber of Commerce: "Austin ranks as the second best performing major job market over the last 12 months and since the beginning of the pandemic." (Facebook) Caritas of Austin: "Is there anything cuter than preschoolers dressed up as turkeys while singing to turkeys and trying to get a turkey to gobble?!" (Facebook) Austin PBS: "A person who has been vaccinated against COVID-19 will have a slightly different immune response to the coronavirus than someone who was previously infected, researchers say. How long does immunity last — and is it all about antibodies?" (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "Hi, welcome to Hen House! This place is super cute and just opened on 4th Street last month!" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Something More — Matchmaking Service (Visit website) LifeatitsBest — Exceptional Results. Unmatchable Selection. (Visit Website) Add your business here Events: Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers (November 9) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (November 11) 26th Annual Cedar Park 5 Miler/5K & Kids 1K (November 14) Social Security Seminar (November 16) Add your event Gigs & services: Participate in a Paid Research Study! (Women aged 21-50) (Details) Add your gig or service Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! See you next week for another update. If you're enjoying 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 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: "Art attracts us only by what it reveals of our most secret self." — Alfred North Whitehead via BrainyQuote.com