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Good Morning, Austin! Guess what day is today? It is Hump day (aka Wednesday).
I am your Austin Daily host (and editor) Meagan Falcon. While we get through the “hump” of the working week, we will inform you about the current top stories and what else you can look forward to on this eventful day.
So let’s get started.
But first the weather: On Wednesday, moisture can be expected all day. High: 94, low: 77.
The National Weather Service Austin / San Antonio expects sunny skies in west-central Texas and isolated showers and storms in parts of central and east Texas. See weather.gov/ewx for more information.
Here are the top stories in Austin today:
- A child fighting COVID-19 died over the weekend first viral death in children in the district since the pandemic started in 2020 (Austin Patch)
- As Coronavirus cases are decreasing in the subwayAustin’s health authority said it was important to stay “vigilant. “(KVUE.com)
- Funeral services are set for Austin PD Officer Randolph “Randy” Boyd in Killeen Friday. Boyd who died of COVID-19 last week, working in the department since 2014 (KXAN)
- Although hospital admissions have improved in the Austin area, Travis County has set a record over the weekend for that most patients on ventilators during the pandemic. (Austin-American statesman)
- Mayor Steve Adler addressed three central topics in his national address he says are affected by misinformation: COVID-19, Crime Rates and Homelessness. (Fox7 Austin)
- Austin Pets Alive! needs the community help care for more than 30 cats and kittens who were affected by it Hurricane Ida. (Austin patch)
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- KUT Austin: “When a new round of legislation goes into effect Wednesday, Texas will officially become a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’. That is part of a GOP-led effort to limit firearms restrictions and expand access to weapons in the state, via KERA . ” (Facebook)
- Austin-ISD: “Wearing a mask and social distancing could save you from unnecessary quarantine. Please see our health logs for more information. #AISDPrud https://www.austinisd.org/student-health/covid-19 “(Facebook)
- Austin Public Library: “We’re hiring. Come and work with us! Search open positions here: http://bit.ly/30vN0XW.” (Facebook)
- Austin-PBS: “Did you know? Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs hunt during the day.” (Facebook)
- Downtown Austin: “We are recovering pretty well from the pandemic, according to the Austin Chamber, but it is important to remember that we are still in recovery and the pandemic with the Delta variant that is increasing cases is not yet is over.” (Facebook)
- Campus environmental center: “Come and party with us tomorrow at this year’s Party on the Plaza! Come by anytime between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. and let’s talk about sustainability and how you can get involved with the CEC. We look forward to seeing you at the POP! “(Facebook)
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Have a nice day everyone.
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’m 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? Send me an email at meagan.falcon@patch.com. I encourage all of my neighbors to follow me on Twitter @meaganfalcon for local live coverage.
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