🌱 South Congress Shootings + Veterans Rally + University Of ATX

Austin TX

09 November, 2021

12:55 PM

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Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Meagan Falcon, your host of the Austin Daily. It's a busy day in Austin today, which means it's time to catch you up on the latest. Here's your five-minute guide on everything happening in the Texas Capitol. First, today's weather: Pleasant with some sun. High: 82 Low: 56. Your weekly forecast: Dry weather and a warming trend will continue through the middle of this week. A cold front will move through on Thursday, with a few showers or thunderstorms possible along the north of Georgetown to La Grange line. Temperatures will cool slightly late this week into the weekend. Here are the top stories in Austin today: The Austin Veterans Parade Foundation has been invited by Gov. Greg Abbott to host a rally on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol. (FOX 7 Austin) Austin police are investigating two different shootings on South Congress Avenue that killed one person and injured two others Monday night. (Austin Patch) Following the deadly stampede at the Astroworld music festival, Austin musicians are taking a hard look at safety precautions at local shows and festivals. (KXAN.com) A new report from Workforce Solutions Capital Area says the Austin metro area shows unemployment among white neighbors was at 3.4 percent in August, compared to 6 percent among Black neighbors and 4.1 percent among Hispanic neighbors. (KXAN.com) The new University of Austin hopes to counter what its founders say is a "culture of censorship" at most colleges. (The Texas Tribune) 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: Special Education Workshop: How to get Ready for an ARD meeting. (noon) COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic — Paredes Middle School. (4 p.m.)Monster Rally w/ Botany at Empire Control Room on Nov. 10. (8 p.m.)Alexander 23 w/ Amy Allen at The Parish on Nov. 10. (8 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook Variety Texas: "Check out this awesome fundraiser benefiting Variety of Texas! Thank you so much to Mike and the Moonpies for choosing us as your cause partner." (Facebook) Austin Public Library: "Some of Austin's top employers offering some of Austin's most in-demand careers. Attend to apply for an opportunity to win a paid scholarship for training in a high-demand career in health care, trades, manufacturing or tech!" (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "Our very own, Raasin McIntosh, will be speaking at Austin Design Week on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Head to Waterloo Park to learn how murals can inspire, empower, and educate!" (Facebook) Austin PBS: "What does it mean to be Native American in contemporary American society? Austin PBS and Leadership Austin explore this question in the new ATX Together: The Engage Series. Join the conversation on Wednesday, Nov. 10 on Facebook Live." (Facebook) Pease Park Conservancy: "LessThan10 will be performing a free, live, outdoor concert in the Treehouse on Nov. 20 at 5 p.m." (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: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (November 11) Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers (November 11) 26th Annual Cedar Park 5 Miler/5K & Kids 1K (November 14) Scrumptious Chef 13th anniversary Texas Chili Pop Up w/ Live music by Los Pinkys (November 14) Social Security Seminar (November 16) Add your event Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. 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: "Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do." — Benjamin Spock via BrainyQuote.com