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Here are the top stories in Austin today:
- Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 19, but if you don’t have a gift yet or don’t know where you’re going to celebrate with your dad, several local businesses are happy to help with gift ideas and activities in the Austin area! Listen to Tierra Neubaum from FOX 7 discuss three “businesses in Austin” where you may “find that perfect gift,” and check out “a list of other places you can go to either buy something or participate in a fun activity” at: (FOX 7 Austin)
- After Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick requested $50 million “to immediately purchase bulletproof shields for school police departments,” Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, who supports the purchase, “pitched redirecting more than $100 million in state funding to quickly boost mental health and school safety programs before school starts again next fall.” He said, “I believe our respective chambers have the obligation to take immediate, concrete action with the goal of making our schools as safe as possible before the start of the upcoming school year.” For more information visit: (KEYE TV CBS Austin)
- Seattle’s APsystems will be “moving its U.S. base of operations to Austin, at 8701 North MoPac Expressway, Suite 160,” along with “experienced management executive Daniel Burke as country director for its U.S. business unit.” According to company officials, the location “offers better proximity to customers nationwide and will serve as a central base of operations for APsystems’ U.S. business unit.” Olivier Jacques, APsystems president of global business units and global executive vice-president, said, “The relocation of our U.S. main office to Austin, and the strategic hire of Daniel Burke, are foundational groundwork for the next stage of our growth and customer support in the U.S.” More details at: (Solar Builder Magazine)
- After closing its original location last year on 1519 East Cesar Chavez St., Bufalina pizzeria and wine restaurant will reopen at a new location on 2215 East Cesar Chavez St. sometime this summer. “Chef Grae Nonas, recently known for his Italian restaurant-turned-pop-up Le Cowboy,” will join the team, bringing with him his “handmade pastas and breads.” Ownew Steven Dilley said, “I’ve long admired Grae’s cooking and feel that it’s very much in line with what we’ve always done at Bufalina.” For more information visit: (Eater Austin)
- After more than a week, possibly due to medical reasons, the members of “Mornings with Matt and Bob” were back together again in the studio! Despite the unforeseen circumstances, “the boys never missed a beat thanks to the miracles known as the internet and remote broadcasting.” Listen to them weekday mornings from 6-10 a.m. on KLBJ-FM! (klbjfm.com)
Today in Austin:
From my notebook:
- “In case you haven’t yet, check out our 2022 State of Downtown Report. Many downtown industries are returning to pre-pandemic levels and construction is booming.” (Downtown Austin via Facebook)
- “Texas Longhorns, pack those bags! Texas Baseball is headed to Omaha! Hook Em!” (Texas Longhorns via Facebook)
- “From now until June 29, families can select Austin ISD campuses for support and resources to get their children registered for the 2022-23 school year. Families can come to any one of the campus enrollment days to get help with enrolling their children at any campus or any grade level. Spread the word and let’s get our students ready for the 2022-2023 school year!” (Austin ISD via Facebook)
- “Encourage kids to face fears and challenges with positivity, practice kindness, and enjoy the success that comes from trying hard and doing their best along with Donkey Hodie on Austin PBS!” (Austin PBS via Facebook)
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— Gabriela Cantu 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 that you think may appeal to our readers!