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Austin Public Health is helping those 80 years old and older get quick access to vaccines. Although vaccine appointments opened up to the general public in Texas on Monday, APH will also continue to book appointments for first responders, people 50 and older, those with an underlying health condition and teachers before offering appointments to the public.
APH is asking residents 80 and older to call 3-1-1 for a quicker appointment set up. Those who qualify can call and provide their name and phone number so that the department can call back with an appointment time.
The state is expecting over 1 million doses to ship in this week, and APH will loosen their vaccine qualifications as more at-risk individuals receive their vaccines.
Austin Public Health's vaccine and testing website will be intermittently offline for updates on 7 p.m. Tuesday. Appointments normally open Monday and Thursday evenings, so vaccine appointments shouldn't be affected. Once back online, the site will have a more user-friendly design, APH said Tuesday.
With 31% of the adult population at least partially vaccinated, Austin is experiencing a flattening in cases and hospitalizations. COVID deaths per capita in Travis County continue to be about half of what they are for Texas as a whole.
The UK variant continues to be the most prevalent in Texas, with over 500 cases statewide as of Tuesday.
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Tito's Handmade Vodka
Show your love for Tito's and for the community this year with a wide selection of not that ugly, uglyish, ugly, uglier, and ugliest holiday sweaters.
There's lots choose from, and plenty of accessories like scarves and socks, plus gear for your dog, too.
All of the items can be purchased online or at the Love, Tito’s Retail Store in Austin, TX. 100% of all net proceeds from online or in-store purchases go to one of the nonprofits we’ve teamed up with.
Click here to see the entire collection in the Tito's store.
🗓 All weekend
Check out this highly anticipated art exhibition with illuminated art along Waller Creek. Tickets are free and the event includes food vendors, dazzling lights, live music, and hands-on activities
All weekend 6 p.m - 10 p.m | 📍Waterloo Park
This iconic holiday tradition lights up for the first time this holiday season starting this weekend! Reserve your spot for an enchanting light and sound performance, delicious hot cocoa, sweet treats, and some overall fun with your friends or family. The show runs till January 6th.
6 p.m and 9 p.m | 📍Mozart's Coffee Roasters - 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
🗓 Saturday
This fitness event is free and open to the public. Get your morning started right with a "Fitness in the park" class for kickboxing! The class will be led by certified instructors and is a great way to get a cardio workout in while also honing your self-defense skills.
10 a.m - 11 a.m | 📍 Metz Park
Support local LBGTQ+ and female artists at this outdoor market with over 150 vendors. Get your holiday shopping out of the way at this event, with vendors for food trucks, handmade goods, raffles, hands on workshops and activities, and more.
Did someone say cheese?! If you're like me and always willing to get your hands on a bowl of mac and cheese, then this event is for you. Check out the Mac and Cheese festival happening this weekend to decide which vendor has. the best mac and cheese for yourself, and enjoy the bar with creative cocktails while you're at it. Tickets start at $45.
11 a.m - 3 p.m | 📍Lantana Place - 7415 Southwest Parkway
