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Morning, people of Austin! Gabriela Couvillion here with today's issue of the Austin Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warm. High: 76 Low: 58.

Here are the top three stories in Austin today:

  1. During last year's winter storm, Evelyn Shields and Vanessa Roy, co-owners of Austin Cat Sitters, "sprang into action to connect with more than 30 cats in need of food, water and other care." Before the storm, they had purchased a 4-wheel-drive Jeep, and during the storm they used it to travel "as far north as Lakeline Mall down south to Slaughter Lane" to check on the animals. Shields said, "I visited a kitty whose water bowl was frozen over, which was very clear how cold it was in that house for it to freeze on the inside." Roy "visited homes within walking distance of their house and grabbed as many blankets and towels as they could find for the cats to curl up in." Since then, they have updated their business' "safety and emergency preparedness measures" in case of future winter storms. For more on the business, visit: (KXAN.com)
  2. On Friday, Feb. 11, a "new park with a soccer field and a bunch of restaurants" called The Pitch opened up at 13000 Harris Ridge Boulevard. "The Pitch is part of the Parmer Austin business park, developed by investment firm Karlin Real Estate and designed by Mark Odom Studio and STG Design. It's right next to David's Performance Center, which the city's soccer team uses as its training facility." The park's restaurants are Ranger Burger, Ga Tori and Taco Flats. There are also two bars called San Bar and Corner Kick Bar. In addition, there is "a coffee shop and bakery called Coffee Club. (Eater Austin)
  3. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), along with U.S. Representative John Carter, Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell and Commissioner Valerie Covey, recently held "a joint ribbon cutting ceremony for the I-35 at Ronald Reagan Boulevard and I-35 from Corn Hill to FM 972 projects which cost $12.3 million. For more information and details on the project: (newsradioklbj.com)

Today in Austin:

  • Receive a free box of Girl Scout Cookies when you donate blood at We Are Blood. (9 a.m.)
  • Risus Quartet - Free Midday Concert at KMFA Classical 89.5. (Noon)
  • There's a District Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting in Austin. To observe a DAC meeting and/or speak during the allotted public comments period, contact Stephanie McGraw at stephanie.mcgraw@austinisd.org. (4:30 p.m.)
  • Virtual Cardio and Strength Free Online Class by Stronger Austin. (5 p.m.)
  • Long-range Planning Committees (LPC) meeting in Austin. To register, please visit the LPC Meeting page. To share comments or questions with the planning committees use Let's Talk or via text at 512-856-6123. (6 p.m.)
  • C3 Presents the Beths with Lunar Vacation at The Parish. Tickets at seetickets.us. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • "The best part of play is celebrating with our teammates! Congratulations to Texas Women's Basketball! Hook Em!" (Facebook)
  • "Nothing like a beach day before the Texas Women's Golf tournament! Hook Em!" (Facebook)
  • "Anyone lost some puppies in the Trails at The Park neighborhood? They look very well-cared for and are very friendly. Please call 512-662-0976 as soon as possible, as we can't hold them for long because we have other pets in the house." (Nextdoor)
  • "I lost a 1-year-old male Siberian husky named Lobo in the Peppertree Park neighborhood. He is red and white, weighs 46 pounds and is fixed. If you see him, please call 512-363-0174." (Nextdoor)
  • "A Central Park neighbor recommends Mario's Landscaping for yard work. Mario is very reliable, reasonable, thorough and is great at staying in touch. Please call him at 512-627-0959 for yard work services." (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.

— 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!

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