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🌱 $31 Million For TX Veterans + Local UFO Sighting 🛸 + Events

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Good morning, neighbors! I hope you are all having a fabulous and restful weekend. It's Jessica here with your fresh copy of the Austin Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

Kick your feet up and grab your morning coffee while we dive into:

  • $31 million in funding for Texas veterans.
  • UT fans brave storms to enjoy tailgating and the Longhorn football season opener.
  • UFO sightings, live music, and much more ➡️

First, today's weather and allergy report:

⛅ High: 93 Low: 71. High humidity, cloudy, and a potential thunderstorm.
🍃 Grass Pollen: low. Ragweed: moderate. Mold: moderate. Dust & Dander: extremely high.

Here are the top stories in Austin today:

1) Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission announce $31 million in funding for Texas veterans. According to Governor Abbott: "This grant funding was approved by TVC Commissioners in May and will total 139 grants awarded to 121 organizations across Texas. These grants are estimated to serve more than 22,000 Texas veterans."

According to a press release, the grants support a wide range of services, including emergency financial assistance, transportation, legal services, family support services, home modification, and rental and mortgage assistance. KXAN has more on this story here.

2) UT fans brave storms to enjoy tailgating and the football season opener. The Texas Longhorns defeat the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks in their home opener with a final score of 52-10. Check out the full game recap here at Texas Sports.

3) A driver has died after their vehicle was found submerged in North Austin creek. KXAN reports that Austin-Travis County EMS and the Austin Fire Department responded to a submerged vehicle at the 6400 block of Spicewood Springs Rd., on Saturday afternoon.

According. to reports, the vehicle left the road and went into a creek. One person was pulled out of the vehicle but died after extensive CPR efforts. Head to KXAN for more on this story.

4) APD enforces a watercraft ban on Lake Austin through Labor Day weekend. As the Labor Day weekend continues on, the Austin Police Department continues to remind residents that their motorized watercraft are not allowed on Lake Austin through Tuesday, Sept. 6 at sunrise.

Non-motorized devices like kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards can still be used along with watercraft designed for the conventional manner of sitting or standing in the vessel. KVUE has more on this story here.

Today in Austin:

  • "The Inheritance", Pt 1 at ZACH Theatre. (2:30 p.m.)
  • The Vibes Day Party at Speakeasy. (4 p.m.)
  • Teacher Appreciation Ice Cream Social at The Vortex. (5 p.m.)
  • "Other People": A Dating Comedy Show at The Creek and The Cave. (5 p.m.)
  • Women in Jazz Presents: Kyle Turner and Friends Radisson Hotel Austin North. (6 p.m.)
  • Robert Plant & Alison Krauss with JD McPherson at Moody Amphitheater. (7 p.m.)
  • Campfire Queer Storytime at The Vortex. (7 p.m.)
  • Urban Cultural Fest: Rooftop After Party at Speakeasy. (9 p.m.)

Community Chatter 💬 :

  • 💔 Kerlin BBQ closing their East Austin trailer. The owners of Kerlin BBQ announced yesterday that September 10 will be the trailer's last service. (Austin Chronicle via Twitter)
  • 📝 Labor Day closures: On Labor Day, City of Austin parks, playgrounds, tennis centers, and golf courses will be open for their regularly scheduled hours. Barton Springs Pool, Big Stacy, and Deep Eddy Pools will operate normal weekday hours while other aquatics facilities will be open from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Austin Parks & Rec via Facebook)
  • 🛸 Spooky Alert: Earlier this week, mysterious lights were caught on camera in the Brushy Creek area of Round Rock area. We hope they come in peace! (FOX 7 Austin via Twitter)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Jessica Collins

About me: Jessica is happy to call Austin her home for the past 10+ years. She loves the outdoors, arts & cinema, dining, and all of the natural beauty that Central Texas has to offer.

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