🌱 Beth Israel Fire Update + Amber Alert Issued For Austin Girl

Austin TX

11 November, 2021

12:57 PM

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Happy Friday, people of Austin! It's me again, your host Meagan Falcon. Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 78 Low: 47. Your weekend forecast: A surge of cooler air is expected late Friday and early Saturday as another cold front pushes across the area. The upcoming weekend looks great with sunny skies and highs in the 70s for the most part. The start of the work week looks dry and warm. Clouds return on Tuesday ahead of the next front. Here are the top stories today in Austin: The Austin Fire Department has arrested a man Wednesday they believe is responsible for intentionally setting fire to an Austin synagogue on Halloween night. (Austin Patch) At UT-Austin, the student organization Cops Off Campus has made a name for itself with highly publicized demonstrations to remove the UT Police Department from campus. (Austin Chronicle) An Amber alert was issued for a t-year-old Austin girl who police say was abducted Thursday morning. (Austin Patch) Austin FC and former U.S. men's national team defender and Matt Besler, who spent 13 seasons in Major League Soccer and was a five-time All-Star, announced his retirement Wednesday. (KXAN.com) A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order prohibiting mask mandates in schools violates the Americans with Disabilities Act — freeing local officials to again create their own rules. (KEYE TV CBS Austin) 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: Fall Food and Natural Wine Tasting. (5:30 p.m.) Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021) — Community Cinema & Amphitheater. (6:30 p.m.) Red, White and Blues 512 — House Our Heroes presents Grupo Fantasma and Cilantro Boombox. (7 p.m.)Gimme Gimme Disco — A Dance Party Inspired by ABBA at Empire Garage on Nov. 12. (9 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook Austin Police Department: "Each Thursday this month, we are sending reminders on how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of auto theft." (Facebook) Austin PBS: "This question was posed during a conversation between Leadership Austin's program director and a member of the Native American community, who is intertribal (existing between tribes) and mixed race (Native American and white)." (Facebook) Texas Longhorns Track & Field/Cross Country: "Officially official! Welcome to the Forty Acres and Longhorn family, Natasja." (Facebook) KUT Austin: "Many people have believed, since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp, that delta-8 would also be legal. And since it had less than 0.3 percent of THC, the 2019 Texas law would also allow it. | via Texas Tribune" (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: 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) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 18) Board Chair / Executive Director Relationship (November 18) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (November 22) Add your event Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around. If you're feeling 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 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? Reach out anytime to [email protected]. Quote of the Day: "We relish news of our heroes, forgetting that we are extraordinary to somebody too." — Helen Hayes via BrainyQuote.com