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🌱 '2021 Austinite Of The Year' Celebration + 'Suerte' Lucky Hour
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Welcome back, Austin! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right. Here's everything you need to know today in Austin.
First, today's weather:
A severe afternoon t-storm. High: 77 Low: 52.
Here are the top stories in Austin today:
- On Wednesday, March 9, the "2021 Austinite of the Year" celebration was held at the Austin Marriott Downtown hotel located at 304 East Cesar Chavez St. The event started off "with a networking reception" and continued with updates from the 2022 Austin Chamber of Commerce Board chair. Those in attendance had the opportunity to look at the Chamber's accomplishments from 2021 and learn about their priorities for the upcoming year. For more information visit: (Press Release Desk)
- In September of last year, Urban Artist Alliance was an award recipient in the bootstrapped category of Austin's most innovative companies. Local bootstrapped companies start "from the ground up... without any outside funding," using only their "personal savings, luck, and cash from beginning sales." For more information visit Austin Chamber of Commerce and: (Press Release Desk)
- Suerte located at 1800 E. 6th St. offers "Lucky Hour" drink specials from Sunday-Thursday between 5–6 p.m. Their specials include "$2 off signature cocktails, wine by the glass, and draft beer" and "25% wine by-the-bottle and 50% all mezcal and tequila pours!" Their bar features "some of Mexico's most unique agave and succulent spirits state-side and highlights a rotating selection of natural wines and craft cocktails." For more details visit: (365 Things Austin)
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Today in Austin:
- 50th Anniversary Celebration of Linder Mural at Linder Elementary School. (9 a.m.)
- Donate Blood and Get a Free Short Stack from IHOP at We Are Blood. (9 a.m.)
- Community Conversations of a new middle school in northeast Austin. The meetings are intended for the following elementary schools: Andrews ES, Blanton ES, Harris ES, Jordan ES, Norman-Sims ES, Overton ES, Pecan Springs ES and Winn ES. To join the meetings, join the Zoom links for the particular schools. For more information contact Gloria Vera-Bedolla at gloria.verabedolla@austinisd.org. (5:30 p.m.)
- Virtual MixxedFit Free Online class by Stronger Austin. Participants need to register and RSVP at http://strongeraustin.org. For an updated guide on registration and RSVP guidelines, go to http://strongeraustin.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ZoomGuide-EN.pdf. For more information visit https://strongeraustin.org/activities. (6 p.m.)
- Virtual Full Body Workout Free Online class by Stronger Austin. Participants need to register and RSVP at http://strongeraustin.org. For an updated guide on registration and RSVP guidelines, go to http://strongeraustin.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ZoomGuide-EN.pdf. For more information visit https://strongeraustin.org/activities. (7 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- The University of Texas at Austin Police Department (UTPD) warns the community about a Scam Alert! Callers are pretending to be police by using fake names and possible software that makes your caller ID falsely show that the call is coming from a local police department. The scammer may say that you need to pay a fine in order to avoid criminal charges. UTPD reminds you that they will never give advance warning of an arrest nor solicit money for unpaid fines. Do not give out any personal information over the phone! Stay safe, everyone!" (Facebook)
- "A neighbor in the Covered Bridge area shares the following information: To check if you live in a high-risk wildfire area in Austin, go to (kxan.com) and zoom in to your area or enter your address to see what the level of fire danger is in your community." (Nextdoor)
- "A neighbor in Spillman Ranch has a foster puppy named Kodak that is ready for adoption. If you are looking to add a new pet to your family, check out Kodak | Addicus' Legacy (addicuslegacy.org)." (Nextdoor)
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— Gabriela Couvillion
About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings you think may appeal to our readers!
