Joseph Chacon Named APD Chief + Feds Investigate TEA’s Mask Ban

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

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First the weather today:

Clear all day. High: 85, Low: 58.

A more detailed forecast for the week:

Drier, cooler conditions are expected on the Austin Metro Thursday and Friday, with highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid 50s. Temperatures are expected to return to the 90s on Saturday and Sunday; However, according to NWS Austin / San Antonio, the lows are likely to stay below the mid-1960s.

Here are the top stories in Austin today:

1. Interim Police Chief Joseph Chacon officially became a new boss by Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk on Wednesday. (Austin patch)
2. the US Department of Education is investigating the Texas Education Agency out of concern that the new directive on the ban on mask requirements in schools may violate the civil rights of students with disabilities. (Austin patch)
3. Austin State Representative Celia Israel is not running for re-election, but is explore a mayoral run In the city. Here’s what you should know. (The Texas Grandstand)
4. Here is the latest coronavirus update from the city of Austin and Travis County. (Press office)
5. Remedies, a COVID-19 testing site on the Austin Metro, prepares for an increase in new cases according to an updated ACL Fest safety plan. (KEYE TV CBS Austin)

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Today in Austin:

• E2 + Franchise = The American Dream / E2 + Franquicia = El Sueño Americano. (Midday)
• COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic – Crockett Early College High School. (4 p.m.)
• The I’ve Got Talent Show. (8 p.m.)

Austin Patch Notebook

• Austin-ISD: “When you attend Crockett Early College High School, you step into an atmosphere that is committed to equality, supportive relationships, quality teaching and learning, and a sense of belonging.” (Facebook)
• Austin-ISD: Wanted: Volunteers experienced in using cordless drills, screwdrivers, and tape measures to build picnic tables for the ISD campus in Austin. October 2, 8-11am or 11-2pm #AISDProud Learn more and register: bit .ly / AISDbuild “(Facebook)
• Austin Chamber of Commerce: “Welcome to the Chamber, Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls. If something is real, you know it. And if something is wrong, no spin, marketing or hype will convince you. Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls® are as real as it gets.” (Facebook)
• Downtown Austin: “The Pelons terrace is a wonderful place to hold Taco Tuesday! #Tacos #tacotuesday #eatlocal #redriver #dtatx #downtownaustin #durbanatx #mexicanfood #stringlights #neon” (Facebook)
• Austin Public Library: “We would like to add your album to our collection. The deadline for submitting it for examination is September 30. All details can be found here: https://atxlibrary.musicat.co/submit. Here you can listen to the ones put together by our staff Playlists at: https://bit.ly/3zkRAZJ. ” (Facebook)
• Pease Park Conservation Area: “Welcome to autumn! With summer in the rearview mirror, we won’t let any more water run into the spray area after this weekend – September 26th will be the last day of the year. Come and enjoy the fountains this weekend as the last hurray! “(Facebook)

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Meagan falcon

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