DOJ Sues TX Over Abortion Bill + Campaign Launched Against Prop A

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Happy friday neighbors! I am your host (and editor) Meagan Falcon.

As we prepare for the weekend ahead, we’ll keep you updated on everything you need to know about the news and what’s going on in town.

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First the weather today:

Clear all day. High: 93 Low: 66.

What can we expect this weekend:

The National Weather Service Austin / San Antonio estimates that hot and dry conditions are expected by Saturday. The weather service reports that dry air makes for somewhat more pleasant evening and night conditions. Moisture and the likelihood of rain return Sunday through the middle of next week.

Here are the top stories in Austin today:

1. the US Department of Justice is official Sue Texas about his newly enacted Abortion bill, which went into effect last week. Here’s what you need to know. (Austin patch)
2. A new Opposition campaign was started Thursday to ‘reveal the truth’ over Austin’s Prop A. (KVUE.com)
3. Signed Governor Greg Abbott House bill 20 on Thursday into law that protects Texans from unlawful censorship on social media Platforms. (Texas Governor’s Office)
4. Singer-songwriter Zach Bryan will Headline Longhorn City Limits as part of the game day Texas Football vs. Texas Tech 25th of September. (TexasSports.com)
5. Austin’s cult The Driskill Hotell recently 14 of its guest suites renovated on the historical side of the hotel. See what these rooms look like now. (Spectrum news)
6. Has to be tested COVID-19? Here are some places you can go Austin. (Austin American-Statesman)

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Today in Austin:

• Fundraising campaign by the living foundation. (11 clock)
• Casino Night Out for Reset Mentoring. (6:30 p.m.)
• Spicewood Blues connection. (19 o’clock)
• Breland with Ashley Cooke in the 9/10 parish. (8 p.m.)
• Night drive in the Empire Garage 9/10. (9 p.m.)

Austin Patch Notebook

• KUT Austin: Breaking: Attorney General Merrick Garland said the state’s new law banning abortion after about six weeks is “clearly unconstitutional.” Via NPR “(Facebook)
• Austin-PBS: “Tonight at Austin City Limits: Enjoy the roadhouse rock of legendary Texan songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard. The veteran troubadour plays favorites and songs from his co-starring album. Episode now available for streaming.” (Facebook)
• Diversity Texas: “Do you know Leslie? She’s our Banana Ball Python at #peaceablekingdombyvariety. They are called Ball Pythons because they curl up into a tight ball and stick their heads in the coils when they feel threatened. (The same, Leslie…. .. “(Facebook)
• PCL and the UT libraries: “Barbara Immroth has been a great friend and advocate of libraries, both in general and at UT, particularly in her support of the library’s extensive youth collections.” (Facebook)
• Austin-ISD: “Do you know an Austin ISD employee who went the extra mile? Submit them for a RAVE. We can’t wait to hear about some of the great things our employees have done. #AISDPrud #AISDCares https: //www.austinisd .org / hr / kundendienst / rave “(Facebook)

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Meagan falcon

Meagan covers local news for Patch in downtown Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander and Pflugerville.