🌱 Thanksgiving Guide + Black Friday Deals + COVID Holiday Safety

Austin TX

23 November, 2021

5:20 PM

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Happy Wednesday, people of Austin! Your host Meagan Falcon, here. Thanksgiving Day is tomorrow. But before you prepare for the big day, let's get you guys caught up on what's happening around town, including what's open on Thanksgiving and best Black Friday deals. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy and breezy. High: 78 Low: 60. Your Thanksgiving Day forecast: From 8 a.m. to noon, you can expect isolated thunderstorms with temperatures in the low 60s. By 4 p.m., you can expect cloudy skies with temperatures in the high 50s. Here are the top stories in Austin today: The Travis County District Attorney's office has partnered with Red River Cultural District and SIMS Foundation to present a new concert series called "Safer Together." The concert will help raise awareness and funds for SIMS, whose mission is to help reduce substance use issues while supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of the music community at large. (Austin Patch) The Casoro Group Education Foundation, a leading multifamily real estate investment firm based in Austin, is raising money and seeking investors this GivingTuesday to reach their first milestone goal of $150,000. (Yahoo Finance) Austin Public Health offers guidance for Thanksgiving gatherings in 2021 amid 'slight uptick' in COVID-19 metrics. (KVUE.com) Austin firefighters said they have a suspect in custody after a fire in northeast Austin Tuesday morning. (KVUE.com) There is a good chance your gas bill may go up in the coming months. On Nov. 10, the Texas Railroad Commission approved a settlement agreement with eight different natural gas companies. It allows them to directly pass the cost of the February winter storm to consumers. Here's what that means for you. (FOX 7 Austin) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you by Newrez. When house hunting, choosing the right mortgage is one of the most important steps. Here's why playing it smart with your mortgage can save you cash. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Your Patch Thanksgiving Guide: Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, but until then you may have a lot of questions. Like, when will stores close, what restaurants will be open, what day is the best to head out on the road and where can you get Black Friday deals? To prevent that headache, we've gathered a list to answer all these questions. Best Times To Get Out Of Austin Metro For Thanksgiving 2021.Traveling This Thanksgiving? Check Gas Prices In Austin.Thanksgiving Store Hours 2021: What's Open, Closed In Austin.Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving 2021 In Austin Area.Black Friday 2021: Find Best Deals In Austin Metro. Things to do this weekend: With the whole family in town this Thanksgiving weekend, there will be several Austin-area events that will help everyone get into the holiday spirit. Here's a list of events for: Things To Do In Austin Metro Nov. 26-28. Your Patch Holiday Guide: From holiday shows to Christmas light displays, there will be plenty of things to do. Here's our list of events happening in the metro area for the holidays this season. Holidays 2021: Musicals, Shows, Movies In Austin Metro.Best 2021 Holiday Light Displays To See In Austin. Austin Patch Notebook Austin Public Library: "Join us for breakfast tacos, pan dulce, aguas fescas, coffee and fun family-friendly activities!" (Facebook) KUT Austin: "The St. David's Foundation is giving the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) a $2 million grant to focus on getting marginalized Austinites — Black, Latino and LGBTQ folks — services." (Facebook) Caritas of Austin: "Packet pick up at First Texas Honda is happening through tomorrow for the ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot!" (Facebook) Austin Chamber of Commerce: "One study from the University of California, San Francisco found self-reported mental health concerns present in 72 percent of entrepreneurs." (Facebook) Campus Environmental Center: "We are looking for CEC volunteers at the New Leaf Farm on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m.-noon! As a volunteer, you will be working alongside refugee farmers during the volunteer shift." (Facebook) The Settlement Home for Children: "Ryan adopted Hazel a little over a year ago and asked her: How has your life changed through fostering and adopting?" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Something More — Matchmaking Service (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Celebrate Thanksgiving With 15 Percent Off Floral Centerpieces (November 26) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (December 6) Taxes In Retirement Seminar (December 6) Taxes In Retirement Seminar (December 8) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll be out until Tuesday; however, you will be in for more news on Friday from my colleagues. I hope you guys have a Happy Thanksgiving and I'll see you around! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. 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? You can email me at [email protected]. Quote of the Day: "One that would have the fruit must climb the tree." — Thomas Fuller via BrainyQuote.com