05.09.2024

Today’s Forecast

5 tests you can get without a doctor’s visit

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Whether looking for peace of mind or help making informed health decisions, Labcorp OnDemand’s quick + convenient tests make it easier than ever to get the answers you need. | Photo provided by Labcorp

Tired of feeling tired? Wondering if you have a hormonal imbalance? Curious if your diet is working for (or against) you? Get quick answers to your pressing health questions with Labcorp OnDemand, offering access to the same tests your doctor orders — but without the doctor’s visit.

With 50+ health tests available — ranging from overall wellness and heart health to fertility and diabetes (and more) — the consumer-direct solution helps you make proactive health decisions with both at-home and in-person testing options. All you do is:

Purchase a lab test online
Provide a test sample either at home or at one of Labcorp’s 2,000+ locations
Access results in your Patient Account

All tests offer quick, accurate results + affordable, transparent pricing. Ready to get started? Here are five tests you can order today:

Annual Wellness

Take an Annual Wellness test and get individualized results with a Women’s Health Test or Men’s Health Test — offering a comprehensive assessment of your overall health and alerts to common concerns like diabetes, heart disease, hormone levels + more.

Colorectal Cancer Screening

All people 45+ at average risk should get screened for colon cancer, and the ColoFIT Colon Cancer Home Collection Test offers a way to do so — by testing for hidden blood in stool (a potential indicator of colon cancer) — without leaving home.

Hormone Health

Optimize your hormonal health or discover if you have imbalances with a hormone health test that measures estradiol, progesterone, testosterone and more.

Nutritional Health

Feeling sluggish? Find out if you’re low in key vitamins and minerals with a Micronutrient Test — measuring the levels of six essential micronutrients in your blood (like vitamin D, folate, magnesium + more).

Seasonal Allergies

Achoo. See what’s triggering your seasonal or year-round respiratory allergies + sniffles with an Indoor & Outdoor Allergy Test that measures your body’s immune response to common environmental allergens, like pollen, mold, pet and animal dander, dust mites, grasses, and more.

Bonus: ATXtoday readers get $10 off most tests with code 6AMCITY.

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What area of your health are you most curious about?

A. Overall wellness
B. Nutritional health
C. Hormone health
D. Cholesterol or heart health
E. Immune health
F. Seasonal Allergies

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Events

Thursday, May 9

Old Settler’s Music Festival Spring Pickin’ Party | Now-Saturday, May 11 | 12 p.m. | Old Settler’s Music Festival Property, 1616 FM3158, Dale | $55-$200 | Join in on this classic festival for live music, workshops, and camping.
Paws and Plates | Thursday, May 9 | 5-8 p.m. | Central Machine Works, 4824 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin | $45 | Dress your pup up in its finest garb and treat them to a five-course tasting menu in support of Emancipet.

Friday, May 10

Words of Passion with Dover Quartet | Friday, May 10 | 6-11 p.m. | The Mansion, 2312 San Gabriel St., Austin | $80-$155 | Witness a poet reading from Poet Laureate Amanda Johnston, a curation of European wines, and a performance from the Dover Quartet.

Saturday, May 11

O. Henry Museum Pun-Off World Championships | Saturday, May 11 | 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. | Brush Square Courtyard, 409 E. 5th St., Austin | Free | Socialize with other punsters, compete in pun improv, and enjoy live music + the Punniest of Show competition
Game Night | Saturday, May 11 | 5-7 p.m. | Jo’s Coffee - South Austin, 5532 Menchaca Rd., Austin | Free | Enjoy half-off chips and salsa, queso, or frozen lemonade while you lean into your competitive side with an array of free board games.

Sunday, May 12

Texas Ranchers Official MLP Watch Party and Mother’s Day Celebration | Sunday, May 12 | 3-7 p.m. | Eastside Paddle Club, 979 Springdale Rd., Ste. #120, Austin | Free | Watch the Texas Ranchers’ first game at this party with live music, free drinks + bites, and kids activities.

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News Notes

Travel

As of yesterday, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport merged TSA PreCheck and CLEAR while the Barbara Jordan Terminal expansion is under construction. Passengers using those services will now go through Checkpoint 2 West until Checkpoint 3 is completed. (Austin American-Statesman)

Weather

Storms are on the horizon for today. Between 2 and 10 p.m., there’s an “enhanced” risk for severe weather, especially in north Austin, with medium risk for large hail. The possibility of rain is likely to persist through at least Monday. (KVUE)

Closed

Trudy’s Authentic Tex-Mex closed its South Star location, 901 Little Texas Lane, earlier this week. The Trudy’s CEO said the company explored many options to keep the south Austin location afloat, and the local chain is looking into expanding into other areas. (KXAN)

Edu

UT Austin’s Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program, one of the first in the country, currently has 640+ students enrolled. The first group of graduates from the program are slated to receive their diplomas as early as this time next year. (KVUE)

Community

After eight years of the Safe Routes to School Program, which aims to increase the amount of students walking or biking to schools, City of Austin officials said about 10% of barriers for kids en route to class have been fixed. Those barriers include repairs to bike lanes and sidewalks. (KXAN)

Austinite

UT Austin history professor emerita Jacqueline Jones was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for her book “No Right to an Honest Living: The Struggles of Boston’s Black Workers in the Civil War Era.” Read the book for yourself.

Sports

Want a look inside Baylor football coach Dave Aranda’s outlined plan for the upcoming season? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Baylor Bears with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Number

$5,000. That’s how much we’re looking to raise to support our staff and mission here at ATXtoday — and our fundraising ends tomorrow. If you love the free community resource you’re reading right now (we sure do), support us today with a one-time donation. See how close we are to our goal.

Plan Ahead

The Austin Gamblers recently announced an exclusive ticket deal for the 2024 Gambler Days, presented by Tecovas, happening August 23-25. For one day only on Sunday, May 12, fans can use code 512 to grab 51.2% off regular tickets for the Friday or Sunday performance.*

Festival

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SXSW announces expansion to London in 2025

Come 2025, SXSW will hold a festival in Austin, Sydney, and London. | Photo by Tico Mendoza

Get ready for an Austin invasion, because SXSW is expanding to London in 2025.

In its second festival abroad — SXSW also has a Sydney edition that launched in 2023 — the Austin-based tech, pop culture, and music event will go across the pond in east London’s Shoreditch neighborhood for a week in June 2025.

SXSW promises to bring a little London flair to this new expansion, celebrating its reputation for youth culture, diversity, nightlife, and creativity. As the first European hub of SXSW, the festival will emphasize speakers and talent from across the continent.

Programming will start to be announced in the coming months and badges will go on sale this October.

Don’t worry about the original, local festival though, SXSW is still scheduled in Austin for March 7-15, 2025.

The Buy

LED signs. Are you looking for a fun way to brighten up your home? Category6 LED has iconic neon signs scaled down to a size perfect for your at-home bar or game room.

The Wrap

City Editor Figi poses with an adorable goat.

Today’s edition by:
Figi

From the editor

I’m not the most athletic person, but I really enjoy playing pickleball, and I’m looking forward to watching the Texas Ranchers’ first game this weekend. I had the opportunity to meet some of the players last week, and I’ve gotta say, MLP champ Christian Alshon’s enthusiasm is infectious.

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