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🌱 Memorial Day Closures + 2 TX Golf Athletes Place On WGCA + Join RW

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Hello again, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Austin Daily. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening around town...

First, today's weather:

Sunny; hot, low humidity. High: 99 Low: 72.

Here are the top stories in Austin today:

  1. On Monday, May 30, "City of Austin government offices will be closed" for Memorial Day, but will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 31. City of Austin officials encourage "Austinites and visitors to know how they are going to get home before they leave the house for the holiday and graduation celebrations, so they can get home safe." For holiday options, please visit austintexas.gov/gethomesafe and for questions or information regarding city services, please call 3-1-1 or submit your request from the Austin 3-1-1 mobile app. As you celebrate Memorial Day, please also take a moment to remember our heroes. (AustinTexas.gov)
  2. As Memorial Day preparations begin, "Austin Public Health (APH)" officials advise the community to take COVID-19 precautions, as an increase in COVID-19 cases has been reported "in Travis County." Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin-Travis County Health Authority, said, "We know how to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If we get boosted, celebrate outdoors when possible and wear masks indoors to protect those at risk, we can stop the current rise in cases." For details on the report and precautionary measures, please visit: (AustinTexas.gov)
  3. On Thursday, May 26, two Texas Women's Golf student-athletes placed "on the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-America teams." The students are "freshman Bohyun Park, who earned second-team accolades" and "senior Sara Kouskova, who received honorable mention." This was "the sixth-straight year the Longhorns have had a member of the WGCA All-America teams and fifth time in-a-row with multiple selections." For more visit:(TexasSports.com)
  4. "To help end homelessness," the City of Austin "has committed $106.7 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to advance" the city's "3-year goals established as part the Finding Home ATX initiative." Those goals are comprised of "a community-led initiative that brought a diverse group of organizations, community advocates, and issue area experts to develop a comprehensive plan to help end homelessness: Homelessness Services Capacity Building Program." For more information visit: (AustinTexas.gov)
  5. The Runners World+ (RW+) program is made up of "tight-knit community" of passionate runners and if you love running, you'll also love learning about the many benefits that you can receive by becoming a member! Not only has the group "expanded the ways" that they can "reach you beyond simple stories in a magazine and on a website," but they are also "offering more unique benefits to help you run faster, stronger, healthier, and happier." Become an RW+ member and receive great perks, including "testing new shoes and products before anyone else, scoring awesome deals from the running brands you love, and much more! See how "RW+ members reveal their PR-worthy pre-race routines" and find out more at: (runnersworld.com)

Today in Austin:

From my notebook:

  • "The Austin Police Department Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordinance that prohibits personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin, starting at sunset on Friday, May 27, and ending at sunrise on Tuesday, May 31." (Facebook)
  • "Following are the Texas Football game time announcements: Friday, Sept. 2 — TX vs. ULM at 7 p.m. CT on LHN. Saturday, Sept. 10 — TX vs. Alabama at 11 a.m. CT on FOX. Saturday, Sept. 17 — TX vs. UTSA at 7 p.m. CT on LHN. Mark your calendars! Hook Em!" (Facebook)
  • "St. John Branch Library will be closing temporarily starting Tuesday, May 31. This building shares a space with Pickle Elementary School, and our partners at AISD will be replacing the AC unit in these buildings starting this week." (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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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