🌱Cold Front Coming To Austin + Where To Celebrate NYE In ATX

Meagan Falcon
·4 min read

Happy Friday, people of Austin! Meagan Falcon here with the last copy of the Austin Daily for 2021.

I hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year! As we prepare to ring in 2022, you're going to want to know where you can celebrate — well, we got you covered (see our guide below).

But before you grab the bubbly, let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Low clouds, fog breaking. High: 82 Low: 67.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Austin:

  1. With more people in town this holiday, businesses look forward to the extra income. However, positive coronavirus tests among employees are changing their plans. Here's how omicron has affected these Austin businesses. (KVUE.com)

  2. New Year's Eve has officially arrived in the Austin Metro. If you're looking to ring in the new year with some outdoor or socially distanced events and ideas, we got you covered. Here's a list that you don't want to miss. (KVUE.com)

  3. One in four molecular COVID-19 tests in Texas in the past week have yielded positive results, according to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services. (KXAN.com)

  4. A strong arctic cold front will bring much colder air to South Central Texas Sunday and Monday, with a widespread freeze forecast Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio. Here's what that means for you, your plants and pets. (Austin Patch)

  5. Texans can be confident there will not be a repeat this winter of the February 2021 power crisis caused by winter storm Uri, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. (Austin Patch)

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Today in Austin:

  • Nané New Years Eve - Welcome to the Jungle. (7 p.m.)

  • New Year's Eve with Donovan Keith, UpTop 21 at High 5 Entertainment. (8 p.m.)

  • The Capital Countdown New Year's Eve Extravaganza. (8 p.m.)

  • Saengerrunde New Years Eve Dance - Austin Saengerrunde. (9 p.m.)

  • NYE ATX 2022 Celebration. (9 p.m.)

  • New Year's Eve 2022 Celebrating with Silent Disco. (9:45 p.m.)

New Year's Eve Guide in Austin

Where do you plan to ring in 2022? From extravagant galas to live music to cozy cocktail parties, there's something for everyone in Austin this New Year's Eve.

If you're among those hoping to get out this New Year's Eve, here's a sampling of events happening right here in Austin.

What's open/closed in Austin? Here's a list: Restaurants, Stores Open On New Year’s Day 2022 In Austin.

From my notebook:

  • Austin Police Department: "Detectives still need your help in identifying this suspect! If you have information on the suspect or vehicle pictured below, please contact: Child Abuse Tip Line at 512-974-6880, Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS." (Facebook)

  • KUT Austin: "The head of the EMS union said many calls came for people who didn't need hospitalization. She recommends people call their doctor before dialing 911 and that they get an oximeter to measure their blood-oxygen levels, if possible." (Facebook)

  • Variety Texas: "Will your donation today be the key that unlocks a $100,000 matching gift for Variety of Texas?! Time is moving quickly!! Don’t wait - click link in comments and give today! " (Facebook)

  • Caritas of Austin: "As someone on the Caritas of Austin team recently said, 'In all my years working here, I have never seen Pantry donations so abundant they are overflowing into the Community Dining Room. What a good problem to have!' Thank you." (Facebook)

  • Downtown Austin: "Tomorrow is the last day to turn in your holiday passports! #grandprize #lastday #mailbox #letterstosanta #dtatx #downtownaustin #republicsquare #downtownatx #supportlocal #lovelocal" (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. It's been great sharing our top stories with you this year, neighbor. I will be back in the captain's chair on Wednesday. See you all in 2022 for another update!

Your friendly neighborhood journalist,

Meagan Falcon

Meagan covers local news for Patch in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander and Pflugerville.

About Meagan: I was born and raised in Corpus Christi and spent three years covering breaking news and things to do in South Texas before I moved to the Austin Metro. When I am not reporting the news, I am enjoying a good book, tending to my garden and spending time with my pup. I am a green thumb novice so if y'all have gardening tips, I would love some.

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This article originally appeared on the Austin Patch