🌱 South Congress H-E-B Will Be Rebuilt + AISD + CapMetro Police

Austin TX

03 December, 2021

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Hey, Austin! Meagan Falcon here with a fresh Austin Daily. Let's get this Saturday started off right. Here's everything worth knowing today in Austin. First, today's weather: Low clouds and fog breaking. High: 80 Low: 62. Weekend forecast: Seasonally warm and humid conditions stick around through the weekend with a cold front slated to move through early on Monday. Here are the top stories in Austin today: H-E-B plans to demolish Austin's South Congress store in 2022 and rebuild it with major upgrades over the course of two years. (Austin Patch) This south Austin academy helps adults with disabilities become more independent. (KVUE.com) Austin ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde said that the State of Texas could take over the board if an AISD middle school's failing ratings doesn't improve. Here's the latest. (KVUE.com) Austin ISD leaders have proposed a new agreement to deal with a shortage of substitute teachers in the district. (KVUE.com) CapMetro is working on launching a new committee, the Public Safety Advisory Committee, aimed to help develop and steer the new transit police force program. They need 10 people and at present, just 12 people have applied. Here's how you can join. (KXAN.com) The Central Texas Food Bank is on pace to spend 10 times more than it did before the pandemic this month. It says the need to feed more people, along with inflation and supply chain issues, is to blame. (FOX 7 Austin) Today in Austin: Christmas Artisan Mercado. (10 a.m.) Cookies with Santa at Frost. (10 a.m.) The Santa Clause. (8:15 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 Metro.Best 2021 Holiday Light Displays To See In Austin.Holidays 2021 Guide: Festivals, Light Displays In Austin Metro. Austin Patch Notebook 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) Texas Volleyball: "After two heart surgeries, Asjia O'Neal finds her power and voice. #HookEm" (Facebook) Forty Acres Scholars Program: "In today's #ScholarAlumSpotlight, meet Abhay Divakaruni. Abhay, a Forty Acres Scholars Program alumnus from the class of 2016, was a recipient of the AIM Foundation Forty Acres Scholarship." (Facebook) Literacy First: "We love our students' excitement for their Literacy First lessons... and also their curiosity regarding just about everything!" (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "Get ready for a favorite holiday tradition! The tree lighting and holiday sing along is this Saturday." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Something More — Matchmaking Service (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Austin, Save with Sam's Club AND donate to end hunger for good! (December 5) 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 Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll be back in your inbox on Tuesday with a new update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors into the fold. 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? I'm all ears. You can contact me at [email protected]. Quote of the Day: "Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching." — Thomas Jefferson via BrainyQuote.com