🌱ACL 2022 Dates + UT Austin Won't Comply To Vax Mandate + APD

Austin TX

08 December, 2021

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Hey Austin: As you may know, Amazon Web Services experienced an outage on Tuesday that affected the Austin Daily. Some of you might have received a late newsletter on Wednesday, or no newsletter at all. Please know this was unfortunately beyond our control but know that we are fully back in business! Since we were unable to catch you up yesterday, let's get this Thursday started off right. These are the most important things happening today in Austin. - Meagan Falcon First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 83 Low: 65. Weekly forecast: Another warm December day is in store as highs will top out in the upper 70s to near 80 for most locations. Near record warmth is forecast Thursday and it's almost a sure bet that we'll see new record highs set on Friday. Another cool-down will arrive this weekend. Here are the top stories in Austin today: Two months after closing its festivities with a bang, Austin City Limits Music Festival has officially released its dates for 2022. (Austin Patch) At Tuesday's Austin City Council meeting, Police Chief Joseph Chacon gave an update on the Austin Police Department's Victim Services Unit and how it has been handling sexual assault cases. (KVUE.com) The University of Texas at Austin will no longer comply with President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate after a federal court in Georgia issued a nationwide injunction prohibiting the order's enforcement Tuesday. (Austin Patch) The Austin Police Department is in mourning after one if its senior officers passed away over the weekend. (Austin Patch) Austin-Travis County EMS is launching a new pilot program to carry whole blood on response vehicles. Officials said the future of its blood program is to make blood available as close to the time a patient is injured as possible. (KVUE.com) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) From my notebook: Austin Police Department: "Can you help? Austin Police Operation Blue Santa needs volunteers, especially on Thursday, Dec. 9." (Facebook) Austin ISD: "Austin! Join Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde Dec. 13 with @TexasTribune and CEP Evan Smith at @batchatx for a talk about how the pandemic has changed public ed in Austin. RSVP today: bit.ly/2ZUG2Qm We'll see you there! #TTevent #AISDProud" (Facebook) Caritas of Austin: "As the weather becomes colder Caritas needs your help collecting Winter Preparedness Kits for our clients to ensure they are ready if another winter storm hits!" (Facebook) Literacy First: "Thank you to the the Junior League of Austin for bringing together the community — including Literacy First tutors — for the 35th Annual Coats for Kids Distribution, which runs through Dec. 11." (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "So many of these fun ways to celebrate the holidays are downtown! Come enjoy!" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Something More — Matchmaking Service (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Second Saturday Divorce Workshop — What Everyone Needs to Know About Divorce (December 11) Austin, save with Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25 percent to end Hunger! (December 12) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another 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 Me: As a Texas native, I know how important local news coverage is to Texans. I was born and raised in Corpus Christi and spent three years covering breaking news and things to do in South Texas. 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: "I've never dropped anyone I believed in." — Marilyn Monroe via BrainyQuote.com