🌱 'Cap And Stitch' Proposal In ATX + Omicron In TX + Real Estate

Austin TX

15 December, 2021

6:57 PM

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Happy Thursday, people of Austin! Your host Meagan Falcon, here. Here's everything you need to know going on today. First, today's weather: Cloudy, a stray t-storm; warm. High: 79 Low: 65. Weekly forecast: Above normal temperatures will continue through Friday. A cold front will move through the region late Friday night into Saturday morning, bringing good rain chances and falling temperatures Saturday. Cold conditions continue Sunday with a chance of rain Sunday into Monday. Here are the top 5 stories in Austin today: A 20-year-old man who was found dead inside a Manor home Tuesday night has prompted the Travis County Sheriff's Office to investigate. (Austin Patch)As part of a $4.9 billion Interstate 35 revamp project, the City of Austin and Downtown Austin Alliance are eyeing a "cap and stitch" proposal officials say will help unify east Austin with the downtown corridor, as well as enhance single vehicle, pedestrian and multi-modal transit mobility. Here's what means for you. (KXAN.com)Two Texas men who were involved in the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol have been detained and charged with assaulting law enforcement with a dangerous weapon or resulting in bodily injury, among other criminal charges. (FOX 7 Austin)While a few cases have been detected in Texas' metro areas, the omicron coronavirus variant is not as prevalent in the Lone Star State compared to most states, at this time. (Austin Patch)Here's how Austin's real-estate market became "one of the hottest in the country." (The Wall Street Journal) From our sponsor: Hey Austin, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Austin: Jeni's at the Triangle Grand Opening Party. (7 p.m.) "Another Gay Movie" — 15th Anniversary Reunion & Screening. (7 p.m.) Random Rab w/ Cloudchord at Empire Control Room — Dec. 16. (8 p.m.) From my notebook: KUT Austin: "Researchers found that two shots of the Pfizer vaccine still offered about 70 percent protection against hospital admission. via NPR" (Facebook) Austin ISD: "Come celebrate the LBJ Jaguars Sendoff and watch the bus head out of town this Thursday, Dec. 16 from 8:30-9 a.m. #AISDProud #UnfinishedBusiness" (Facebook) Variety Texas: "We heard you! No more annoying card sharing — we are now offering duplicate Cinema Passport cards at your request!" (Facebook) Texas Women's Basketball: "Join us for lunch over the holidays. RSVP here: hookem.at/DecLuncheon #HookEm" (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "The quality of life in Austin is on the rise, ranking third in the nation's cities." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Something More — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (December 21) Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (December 21) Add your event Announcements: EECP Therapy May Help Alleviate Long COVID Symptoms (Details) Austin Oral Surgery Aims to Eradicate Child Sex Trafficking (Details) Add your announcement Loving the Austin Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! 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. Quote of the Day: "The whole point of getting things done is knowing what to leave undone." — Oswald Chambers via BrainyQuote.com.