🌱TX Dem Party Sues Man In Molotov Case + County Clerk To Retire

Austin TX

12 November, 2021

5:12 PM

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Hey, people of Austin! It's me again, Meagan Falcon, your host of the Austin Daily. The weekend is finally here. So to get things started, we've gathered where to find the best things to do as we approach good weather this weekend and what you missed in yesterday's news. First, today's weather: Sunny and pleasant. High: 71 Low: 52. Your weekend weather forecast: The weekend will be mostly clear, seasonal and mild with highs in the 70s for the most part. The start of the work week looks dry and warm. Clouds will increase Wednesday ahead of the next cold front that should push through the area Wednesday night. Here are the top stories today in Austin: The Big Bounce America is bringing back all its bouncy fun, with some new additions, to Carson Creek Ranch until Nov. 13. (FOX 7 Austin) Nick Belloni's one-man operation in East Austin was a master class in understanding and celebrating the taco as a representation of a time and place. Read more about his food journey and how he grinds his own corn. (Texas Monthly) The post-apocalyptic AMC drama, "Fear the Walking Dead," will move its production base to Georgia, the Austin Film Commission confirmed Friday. (KXAN.com)Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir will step down from office soon to begin an "active" retirement. (Austin Patch)The Travis County Democratic Party filed a lawsuit Thursday against the man that has been accused of throwing a "Molotov cocktail" inside the Travis County Democratic Party office in East Austin back in late September. (KEYE TV CBS Austin) 30 Days of Gratitude in Austin Patch's "30 Days Of Gratitude" will run throughout the November with stories about living with gratitude — in simple terms, a deliberate choice to see the goodness and joy in your life and to wish the same for your neighbors. Learn more about it here. Today in Austin: Pie Run. (8 a.m.) 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer's — Texas Hill Country, Texas. (9 a.m.) The Dude Abides Festival — The Ultimate Big Lebowski Festival in Austin on Nov. 13. (3 p.m.) Things To Do This Weekend In Central Texas, there's always something to do. With that in mind, we've rounded up some of the top things you can do with friends and family this weekend. Your Guide: Things To Do In Austin Metro On Nov. 12-14 Austin Patch Notebook The University of Texas at Austin: "Veterans Day, to me, is a day where we can pay tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives for the freedoms we get to enjoy as American citizens." (Facebook) KUT Austin: "Bharti Shahani, a 22-year-old Texas A&M student, was on a ventilator with no sign of brain activity after a crowd rushed the stage during last week's festival. Shahani died Wednesday. | via Houston Public Media" (Facebook) Austin ISD: "Students ages 5-11 can get their COVID-19 vaccine this Saturday at a districtwide vaccine clinic hosted by Austin ISD and Vax Together Austin. The clinic will be held from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Nov. 13." (Facebook) Austin Civic Orchestra: "Announcing the 2022 Paint to Music Art Show! We continue the virtual format started last year, with an added live concert feature." (Facebook) Austin PBS: "As a bus operator for Capital Metro's Metro Access, Lawrence Ramirez encounters Del Valle residents traveling for medical care every day and notices their struggle to find the much-needed services." (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) Take 10 Percent Off Your L.L. Bean Order — Online And In Stores (November 15) 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 That's it for today! I'll see you around. If you're liking 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? Reach out anytime to [email protected]. Quote of the Day: "The way to get things done is not to mind who gets the credit for doing them." — Benjamin Jowett via BrainyQuote.com