Austin Gains 2 New Congressional Districts + Rain In ATX Forecast

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Morning, neighbors! It’s me again, Meagan Falcon, your host for the Austin Daily.

I’m officially back this week. So let’s start right away with your dose of the breaking news.

First the weather today:

Showers and thunderstorms are to be expected from Tuesday to Saturday, with heavy rainfall locally possible. A humid mass of air is expected as the high temperatures gradually cool down while the low temperatures remain constant. High: 90 Low: 74.

Here are today’s top stories in Austin:

  1. UT Austin will no longer send notifications to all students and teachers in a class when a student or teacher tests positive for COVID-19. Here’s what you should know. (Austin patch)
  2. Texas lawmakers on Monday published their first draft of a new congress card for the next decade that includes two new counties in Austin and Houston. (KXAN.com)
  3. A Person is dead after their Car crashed and caught fire near Circuit of the Americas Sunday afternoon. (Austin patch)
  4. The Austin Police are investigating one killing after a man was found shot dead overnight East Austin. (KEYE TV CBS Austin)
  5. For the first time in six weeks it is Measurable rain is expected in the Austin area. This is what you can expect in this week’s forecast. (Austin American-Statesman)
  6. Difficult to find in with affordable housing Austin and people who want a simpler life People think about tiny homes as an option. (KVUE.com)

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Today in Austin:

  • Brain Power – Austin ISD. (17 o’clock)
  • Austin High Volleyball versus Hays HS – Austin High School. (17:30)
  • A minute with your brain – Austin ISD. (6 p.m.)
  • Random play. (8 p.m.)
  • Underground Tuesdays ft. Rizzo, Chappiefunk & Doobie Bock in the Empire Garage on Sept. 28th (8.30pm)

Austin Patch Notebook

  • KUT Austin: “It is recommended that everyone get an annual flu shot from 6 months before the end of October, but they can get the vaccine for most of the year, according to Austin Public Health.” (Facebook)
  • Downtown Austin: “There’s a new seafood restaurant in town! A Maryland-based restaurant is opening its first location in downtown Texas on Thursday. Welcome to your new location in the 200 Congress, Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls!” (Facebook)
  • Austin-PBS: “This week at Overheard with Evan Smith: Mexican-American rock musician Alejandro Escovedo talks about his career, including the album” The Crossing “. (Facebook)
  • The University of Texas at Austin: “” Right now we are in a special place, at a special time. The stars are lining up for the Lone Star State. “Watch the full President’s Inauguration and State of the University Address here: https://utex.as/39AYheQ” (Facebook)
  • The ATX Library Foundation: “September 26th through October 2nd is Forbidden Book Week! Forbidden Book Week is an annual celebration of freedom to read.” (Facebook)

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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? Contact me at meagan.falcon@patch.com.

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