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Morning, neighbors! Meagan Falcon here with an undead version of the Austin Daily.
We have a “Thriller” Thursday today as we approach Halloween weekend. There are plenty of “nasty” cool things to do this week, but first – let’s start your day with an informed note.
Madam Zeroni’s weather forecast:
Windy with lots of sunshine. High: 82 Low: 49.
Clairvoyants’ weekend forecast:
Madam Zeroni has taken a look at her crystal ball and predicts that Austin will have cooler, sunny days this weekend.
Halloween seems to be a sunny day, with temperatures of 81 degrees and lows as low as the low 50s.
Do not forget! The pre-voting is still this week.
The early voting will run until Friday, October 29th. Election day is Tuesday, November 2nd.
Here are a few things you should know before you go to vote to cast your vote.
Here are the top stories in Austin today:
- Tesla Has Partnership with the Austin Community College District start one English as a second language program in his new gigafactory in Texas. The decision comes after a local grassroots group called the company because it may be hindering employment opportunities for Spanish speakers. (Austin patch)
- A 54-year-old is charged with murder after him shot and killed his wife at their home in northwest Austin while their children were inside, the police said. (KXAN.com)
- A Mann barricaded himself in his home in south Austin Wednesday after the police said he Shots fired at a city worker who visited the house for lawn care. (KXAN.com)
- Austin Energy’s 3,500 customers were without power on Wednesday after a series of storms rolled into the Austin area. (Austin patch)
- the University of Texas at Austin is one of the Top 50 universities in the world, corresponding US news and world report‘s new ranking of the Best global universities. (KVUE.com)
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Today in Austin:
- Kealing Magnet parent information evenings. (6 p.m.)
- Halloween with The Queens & Elvira Tribute Party. (19 o’clock)
- Career Talks: From Bootcamp to Success for UX Designers. (19 o’clock)
- Discount night in the drive-in: Spider Baby. (7:20 pm)
Things to do to get you in the Halloween mood this week.
Austin Patch Notebook
- KUT Austin: “The FDA panel accepted data from Pfizer that the vaccine was safe and 90.7 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 infections in children ages 5-11 through NPR.” (Facebook )
- Texas Longhorns: “Football is preparing for Baylor, Cross Country is going to the Big 12 Championships, so many sports are in action and basketball is just around the corner. Get your season tickets for our last year at the Erwin Center now.” (Facebook)
- Diversity Texas: “Save the date, #bellcounty! Kites for Kids is planned for March 26, 2022 and is free for everyone!” (Facebook)
- Austin-PBS: “The US was one step closer to expanding COVID-19 vaccinations to millions more children when a panel of government advisers on Tuesday endorsed doses of Pfizer’s child-sized vaccines for 5-11 year olds.” (Facebook)
- Downtown Austin: “P Terry’s is back in business downtown! Grab another burger on Congress Street.” (Facebook)
- Foster Angels from Central Texas: “Sending out the Halloween care packages from our friends using @diagonalleyatx. We are so grateful for your support through their EPIC Harry Potter exhibit and creating these packages for every child in central Texas.” (Facebook)
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Your friendly neighborhood journalist,
Meagan falcon
Meagan covers local news for Patch in downtown 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 activity in South Texas before moving to the Austin Metro. When I’m not covering the news, I am enjoying a good book, tending my garden, and hanging out with my pup. I am a green thumb beginner. So if you have all of the gardening tips I would love some.
Do you have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Austin Daily? Contact me at meagan.falcon@patch.com.
Halloween quote of the day:
“When witches ride and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, it’s just before Halloween.” – Unknown
via cityandcountrymag.com
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