🌱Missing KY Teen Found In ATX + Austin Moves To COVID Stage 4

Austin TX

29 December, 2021

8:43 PM

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Happy Thursday, neighbors! It's me again, your host Meagan Falcon. The new year is around the corner, and we are in for a chilly 2022. To prepare for the days ahead, we will continue to share what you need to know on what's open/closed and where to celebrate in Austin. But first, here's everything you need to know about what's happening today. First, today's weather: Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 79 Low: 67. Weekly forecast: Fog may develop early Thursday across the Coastal Plains. A much stronger front is forecast Saturday evening into Saturday night, bringing much colder temperatures and windy conditions to all areas on Sunday. Here are the top stories today in Austin: Austin-Travis County is moving back to stricter Stage 4 COVID-19 guidelines as omicron variant cases continue to surge statewide ahead of the new year. (Austin Patch) A teen from Kentucky, who has been missing for over a week, was found in Austin on Monday, according to the Austin Police Department. (Austin Patch) In a message released to Austin ISD families and staff on Wednesday, Austin ISD said it is "prepared for omicron" ahead of its Jan. 5 return-to-class date. (KVUE.com)Here's a selection of national retail stores and chain restaurants that will be open on New Year's Day. (Austin Patch)Austin Animal Center announced Wednesday it is at critical capacity with 493 animals at the shelter and is issuing an emergency plea for help. (KEYE TV CBS Austin)As officials learn more information on COVID-19 and the omicron variant, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention is cutting the recommended time for isolation in half and shortening quarantine time as well. (Austin Patch) 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! From my notebook: Austin Police Department: "Hi Austin, this is Sgt. Dwyer reminding you to have a plan before you go out for New Year celebrations. Don't drink and drive, #ArriveAlive #VisionZero." (Facebook) Literacy First: "Motto for the new year: go even bigger tomorrow! #literacyfirst" (Facebook) Variety Texas: "Did you see our email this morning? CALLING ALL ANGELS! We need your help to reach our 2021 goal." (Facebook) Austin PBS: "Community support helps us bring in-depth local news programming like Decibel and allows us to continue providing educational resources. Please consider making a year-end donation today by visiting austinpbs.org/donate" (Facebook) Cell Phone Sally: "As we say goodbye to 2021 and head into a new year, we hope everyone has a great year ahead! Check out these great new year tips for optimal health and wellness from Cell Phone Sally. #blog #911education" (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Something More — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (December 31) Strange, But Perfect by Carlo Lorenzo Garcia (January 5) Add your event 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] You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon. 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: "We pass through this world but once." — Stephen Jay Gould via BrainyQuote.com