Labor Day Weekend + Bumble Relief Fund + COVID Update

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Have a nice saturday folks from Austin! I am your host and editor, Meagan Falcon.

To kick off Labor Day weekend, let’s start with an informed note today.

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Austin today and what to expect this weekend.

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First the weather today:

Humid and partly cloudy all day. High: 95 Low: 75.

This is what the weather should be for Labor Day weekend.

Here are the top stories in Austin today:

  1. bumblebee, the dating app from Austin, is set up an aid fund to support reproductive rights and help people who want an abortion in Texas as the state’s strictest abortion law comes into effect. (Austin patch)
  2. While the coronavirus pandemic continues, the Central Texas Food Bank is still see high demand for services. (KXAN.com)
  3. Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s approval ratings have fallen to an all-time low. Here’s what does. (KVUE.com)
  4. Here is something Austin offices are closed on Labor Day. (AustinTexas.gov)
  5. CBS ‘”Wanderer” TV show gets “okay” from the city of Austin shoot second season. Here’s what you should know. (Subscription: Austin Business Journal)
  6. They’ll be here from Friday latest coronavirus updates in central Texas. (KVUE.com)

Today in Austin:

  • Caturday Adoption Event – Austin Pets Alive! (10 am)
  • Stand-up comedian Max Amini Live in Austin (9 p.m.)
  • Subciety Presents: Path To Beyond Existence Pt. 1 (9 p.m.)
  • Electric Feels (Indie Rock + Indie Dance Party) (9 p.m.)
  • Encore on Saturdays | Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae Night (9.30 p.m.)
  • The hut in the forest ** Late Night ** (10:25 p.m.)

Here’s your Labor Day coverage:

Labor Day 2021: Austin retail stores open

Reserve Labor Day Campgrounds, State Parks Spots near Austin

Labor Day 2021 Travel: Tips for Getting Off the Austin Metro

Don’t drink or drive this Labor Day weekend. Here’s why: Austin PD plans to crackdown on DWIs during Labor Day weekend 2021

Austin Patch Notebook

  • KUT Austin: “Cliff Croomes said he looks forward to returning to Texas and working with students as we write the band’s next chapter. (Facebook)
  • Austin Parks and Recreation Department – Families: “Register now for Youth Soccer! Take part in 4 weekly sessions of soccer practice and skill challenges and a championship at the end of the season. Registration ends October 1st. Register at www.austintexas .gov / parksonline. ” (Facebook)
  • Downtown Austin: “The Beauty of Liberty and Equality” is the tallest mural in Austin! Do you know how many stories of the Line Hotel it spans? ” (Facebook)
  • Foster Angels from Central Texas: “We are very excited to announce that we will be honoring a very special Foster Angels partner with the Ted Oakley Philanthropic Partner Award, Susan Barry.” (Facebook)
  • Pease Park Conservation Area: “Our yoga community really does come together in Pease Park! Keeping the Pease – free and open to the public and directed by Vivian Lee – will take place this month on September 16th at 6pm in Live Oak Meadow. “(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’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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