? Call For Action Plans From Austin + Swimmers Itch At Lady Bird Lake

Hiya once more, neighbors! I am again together with your new copy of the Austin Each day. Listed here are all a very powerful issues to find out about what’s occurring on the town…

First, immediately’s climate:

Partly sunny and scorching. Excessive: 105 Low: 75.

Listed here are the highest tales immediately in Austin:

1. After President Joe Biden’s “emotional plea for motion” on Thursday, June 2, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott from Austin “despatched letters to the Texas Training Company and Texas Faculty Security Heart to examine colleges and discover methods to maximise faculty security.” He additionally “requested Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Home Speaker Dade Phelan to nominate particular committees to seek out legislative options.” On Friday, June 3, former Congressman Beto O’Rourke and Abbott’s Democratic challenger “held a city corridor in Austin saying that with the intention to cut back gun violence, the state has to do one thing about weapons.” For extra on this story go to: (KVUE.com)
2. When Reagan Caussey from Austin “went paddle boarding in Girl Hen Lake…she obtained swimmer’s itch, additionally known as cercarial dermatitis,” and made a TikTok video about it which went viral. In line with “the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention (CDC),” the situation is extra frequent within the summertime. When KVUE requested “Austin Watershed Safety Division” officers “whether it is protected to be in Girl Hen Lake,” a spokesperson mentioned that “Girl Hen Lake continues to satisfy State of Texas contact recreation requirements, that are based mostly on micro organism ranges. Nonetheless, they do say when interacting with pure our bodies of water, publicity to micro organism or parasites is at all times potential.” (KVUE.com)
3. “A League of Her Personal” on the Bottle Alley Theatre, positioned at 901 E. Applegate Drive E, is a 65 minute play a couple of woman named Sam “who is prepared for a brand new world filled with chance and rebirth however one thing hides in the dead of night.” Throughout the efficiency, “she invitations us into her hiding place the place we spend the subsequent hour contained in the waking nightmare that has grow to be her life.” For a evaluate and video with particulars go to: (Broadway World)
4. When you’re “searching for a brand new house” however want some help in doing so, a listing from Patch and knowledge compiled by Redfin” can “assist in your search” and likewise “prevent a while.” At the moment there are “5 newest homes to go up on the market in and close to the Austin space” and you’ll see them at: (Austin Patch)
5. Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 19, and if you have not made plans but; you might think about an early “Whiskey Lengthy Desk Dinner” celebration on Thursday, June 16 at Resort Granduca, positioned at 320 S. Capital of Texas Hwy. The 5:30 p.m. dinner occasion will embrace “a Texas delicacies” with wine all all through dinner “and whiskey tasting expertise…from Texas Hill Nation distillery, Milam & Greene.” Tickets are $95 per every and may be bought right here. For the complete menu, click on right here and for particulars on the venue go to: (granducaaustin.com)

Right now in Austin:

From my pocket book:

• “Congratulations Bulldog Nation of James Bowie Excessive Faculty Class of 2022! This class is booming with state and nationwide recognition in sports activities, effective arts and teachers! This class has earned $8M in scholarships!” (Austin ISD through Fb)
• “Please assist relating to a lame child fawn at Lake Pointe neighborhood! For particulars contact 512-971-4002.” (Nextdoor)
• “Want some references for tree service within the Woods of Brushy Creek neighborhood. Neighbor has two massive oak timber that want their canopies cleaned up and trimmed. Please contact theim with references through Nextdoor website.” (Nextdoor)

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Bulletins:

Now you are within the loop and able to begin this Monday off proper! See you tomorrow morning for an additional replace.

— Gabriela Cantu Couvillion

About me: I am an lively mother of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I acquired a BA in Spanish from the College of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in inventive writing. Thanks for studying Patch, and be happy to succeed in out when you’ve got any information and happenings that you just assume could attraction to our readers!

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