🌱 Man Barricades Himself At Austin Complex + ERCOT +Mask Mandate

Austin TX

02 December, 2021

6:27 PM

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Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Meagan Falcon, your host of the Austin Daily. We are in for a fun, filled weekend in the Austin Metro. There will be a plethora of things to do this weekend, but before we share our top recommendations, here's what you need to know to get your Friday started. First, today's weather: An a.m. shower; partly sunny. High: 77 Low: 64. Weekend forecast: The area will remain warm through Sunday, with a cold front pushing through Sunday night into Monday. Rain chances are low. Here are the top stories today in Austin: Austin City Council has approved a Comprehensive Civil Rights Ordinance that grants enforcement authority to the city's Office of Civil Rights, in order to further protect Austinites from discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace. (Austin Patch) The Texas Department of Public Safety says it is continuing Saturday services at select offices for those needing to apply, renew, replace or upgrade their license this month. (FOX 7 Austin) The Austin Police Department is investigating break-ins at TxDOT facilities, which have caused some highway cameras to shut off. (KVUE.com) A federal appeals court has blocked a federal judge's ruling that allowed Texas school districts to impose mask mandates on students, staff and campus visitors. (Austin American-Statesman) The Texas electrical grid will have enough generation capacity available to meet the state's projected power needs this winter for a "typical" season, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. (Austin Patch) A 39-year-old man who barricaded himself inside an Austin apartment complex on Thursday has forced the closure of E. 6th Street as police attempt to de-escalate the situation. (Austin Patch) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you in part 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: Samuel Comroe: Live In Austin. (7 p.m.) "A Christmas Carol." (7:30 p.m.) Baked Up Presents: BASSTOPIA w/ Dirtysnatcha at Empire Control Room on Dec. 3. (9 p.m.) Things to do this weekend: December has officially arrived to the Austin Metro, which means there will be several area events that will help everyone get into the holiday spirit. To help you, we've made a list. Here's a list of events for: Things To Do In Austin Metro Dec. 2-5 Your Patch Holiday Guide : From holiday shows to Christmas light displays, there will be plenty of things to do. Here's our list of events happening in the metro area for the holidays this season. Holidays 2021: Musicals, Shows, Movies In Austin MetroBest 2021 Holiday Light Displays To See In AustinHolidays 2021 Guide: Festivals, Light Displays In Austin Metro Austin Patch Notebook Austin Chamber of Commerce: "Learn from vcfo's experience: while it may be easy for leaders to get caught up in processes, tasks, and daily fires, consistently prioritizing and developing people is what matters most for sustained success." (Facebook) Austin Parks and Recreation Department - Families: "Grab a cup of hot cocoa and a few cookies too, this holiday season Mrs. Claus wants to meet you!" (Facebook) Austin ISD: "You can have it all in Austin ISD! We are excited to welcome students and their families to our 2021 High School Fair." (Facebook) The Library Foundation ATX: "Stories 2021 celebrates the impact of the Austin Public Library and the Library Foundation through a series of interviews with community members." (Facebook) KUT Austin: "Vaccines for children under five are expected to be approved early next year, but officials and pediatricians say the slow uptake among hesitant parents for the 5-11 age group could extend to the youngest children too. via NPR" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Something More — Matchmaking Service (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Taxes In Retirement Webinar (December 6) Taxes In Retirement Seminar (December 6) Top Retirement Risks Webinar (December 7) Taxes In Retirement Seminar (December 8) Top Retirement Risks Webinar (December 8) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you tomorrow for your next update. 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: "No man was ever wise by chance." — Lucius Annaeus Seneca via BrainyQuote.com