🌱 DA Creates Plan To End Gun Violence + ATX Millionaire + Eatery

Austin TX

16 November, 2021

4:06 PM

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Morning, Austin! Your host Meagan Falcon, here. Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right. The Daily is made possible by these local businesses: Something More and LifeatitsBest . Want to see your business featured in this spot in the newsletter? Click here to learn more. First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 85 Low: 51. Mild weather continues through Wednesday with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. A cold front will arrive Wednesday night and could bring a slight chance of morning showers or storms over eastern counties. Weekly weather forecast: Isolated showers are predicted for Thursday morning in east Central Texas and partly sunny skies by the afternoon. The high will be 64 degrees and the low will be 50 degrees. Friday and Saturday will have sunny partly cloudy skies with temperatures reaching the mid 60s to mid-70s. Here are the top stories in Austin today: Travis County District Attorney José Garza released a four-point strategy he believes will reduce gun violence in Austin and the surrounding area. (Austin Patch) The Texas Department of Public Safety announced it has increased the reward to $6,000 for information leading to an arrest in the 1981 stabbing death of Karen Lynn Douglas. (KAMR - MyHighPlains.com) A popular San Antonio-based tamale shop called Delicious Tamales is expanding its business and bringing a location to Austin. (KVUE.com)An Austinite has claimed a $1 million Mega Millions prize. The ticket was bought at Lamar Grocery on 2238 South Lamar Blvd. (FOX 7 Austin)People applying to be first responders in Austin will no longer need to disclose their prior marijuana use following a push by advocates to get the policy change enacted. (Marijuana Moment)When the mega-hit "Hamilton" plays Bass Concert Hall in Austin starting Dec. 7, regular tickets will range from $49 to $179, although some premium seats will go for $249. Here's your chance to win tickets for only $10. (austin360) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Austin Patch Notebook Austin PBS: "Celebrate 25 years of Antiques Roadshow l PBS with a look back at some of the most memorable treasures ever, including a $1,000,000 appraisal! 'Best of 25' premieres tonight at 7 p.m. on Austin PBS." (Facebook) Texas Student Media: "Eight staffers from the Daily Texan have been selected to receive grants totaling $9,000 from donors and Friends of The Daily Texan." (Facebook) Caritas of Austin: "Save the Date for #GivingTuesday, which is two weeks from today! Be a part of the global generosity movement that will happen both locally and around the world." (Facebook) Cactus Yearbook: "This year for the 129th edition of the Cactus, we want to capture how change has impacted student life. #ZoomIntoReality highlights the journey from virtual learning to in person and how that has changed the way the world operates." (Facebook) Austin PBS: "Inside the family-run newspaper keeping local journalism alive. 🗞️ Watch #StormLakePBS starting tonight at 10 p.m. on Austin PBS and the PBS Video app. https://to.pbs.org/3zftq2C" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Something More — Matchmaking Service (Visit website) LifeatitsBest — Exceptional Results. Unmatchable Selection. (Visit Website) Add your business here Events: Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 18) Board Chair / Executive Director Relationship (November 18) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (November 22) Add your event Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. 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. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Austin Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected]. Quote of the Day: "The undertaking of a new action brings new strength." — Richard L. Evans via BrainyQuote.com