Mayor Steve Adler will proclaim Thursday, August 10, 2017, Anthony Ortiz Jr. Day in Austin, Texas. Rising accordionist, Anthony Ortiz Jr., who played with his family mariachi band Mariachi Corbetas, passed away on July 31st at the age of 24 after a 10-month battle with cancer. The proclamation will be accompanied by a special musical performance by the Ortiz Family at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers.
WHAT: Proclamation – Anthony Ortiz Jr. Day
WHEN: 5:30pm, Thursday, August 10th, 2017
WHERE: Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 W 2nd St.
A GoFundMe page to help the family cover $15,000 in medical expenses has been created. Donations can be made at gofundme.com/47rjrm8.
How to Watch:
– Stream online via www.atxn.tv
– Time Warner Cable Channel 6 (or Channel 10.6 without a cable box)
– Grande Communications Channel 6 (or Channel 119.6 without a cable box)
– AT&T U-Verse Channel 99