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🌱 Children's Hospitals Near Capacity + F1 Brings Millions + More 🎉

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Good morning, friends! I'm back in your inbox this beautiful Sunday morning with your latest edition of the Austin Daily. Here's everything you need to know about important local news and community updates.

Get comfortable and grab your morning coffee while we dive into:

  • Health officials are concerned about capacity at Austin's children's hospitals.
  • APD investigating a suspicious death after a shooting in NE Austin.
  • F1 continues to pump millions of dollars into Austin's economy.
  • New mural downtown, Phish concert for kids, and more ➡️

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Here are the top stories in Austin today:

1) Local health officials are concerned about capacity at Austin's children's hospitals. The surge in respiratory viruses has left pediatric hospitals across Central Texas and the state at capacity. Staff members are sometimes struggling to find enough beds for children who need to be admitted. The Statesman has more details on when to take your symptomatic children to the emergency room and how to prepare your family for flu season – check it out.

2) The Austin Police Department is investigating a suspicious death after a shooting in Northeast Austin on Friday night. KVUE reports: "Witnesses told officers they saw blood spots in and around an apartment complex and had seen a vehicle leave the scene, with someone in the car possibly shooting out of the window." Reports showed a man in his late 20s had been dropped off at a nearby hospital and was pronounced dead shortly after. The incident happened near the 6000 block of Ed Bluestein Boulevard, near Highway 183 and Loyola Lane. Head to KVUE to learn more about this developing story.

3) "Money, money, money MO-NEY." The Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix continues to pump millions of dollars into Austin's economy. KVUE reports: "In 2021, visitors to the race spent over $400 million in direct spending and nearly $200 million indirectly." This year's event is on track to have record-breaking attendance. Maybe the Grand Prix really is on the way to becoming the largest sports and entertainment event in the world! KVUE's got the scoop – check it out.

4) Longhorn Football Update: No. 11 Oklahoma State completes the comeback to take down No. 20 Texas with a final score of 41-34. Head to Texas Sports for a full recap of Saturday's game.

Today in Austin:

  • 2022 Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. (8 a.m.)
  • (Kid-Friendly) The Rock And Roll Playhouse Plays: Music Of Phish For Kids at Mohawk. (11 a.m.)
  • (Kid-Friendly) Rosita y Conchita: a Día de los Muertos Play in English and Spanish at Austin Scottish Rite Theater. (11 a.m.)
  • (Kid-Friendly) Maria and the Mouse Deer at Ballet Austin. (2 p.m. + 4:30 p.m.)
  • Mind Body Immersion at Southwest Family YMCA. (6 p.m.)
  • Indigo Girls at Stubb's. (7 p.m.)
  • Ocean Alley with Le Shiv at Parish. (7 p.m.)

Community Chatter:

  • ⚽ The Verde Report: Austin FC is preparing to meet its rival, FC Dallas, on Sunday night 7 p.m. The winner will advance to the Western Conference Final. Learn how you can tune-in for the highly anticipated match. ➡️ (Austin FC via Facebook)
  • 🍺 Another one bites the dust: Beloved South Austin bar, Indian Roller, has officially shuttered its doors. (Eater Austin)
  • 🎨 New art alert: The Contemporary Austin has a new mural downtown. The mural invites you in with big red letters and a quote that reads: "In a dream you saw a way to survive and you were full of joy." (The Austin American-Statesman)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with 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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