🌱 Austin Turkey Trot Returns + Don't Drink From The Springs!

Austin TX

26 November, 2021

8:15 PM

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Good morning, Austin! I'm Nicole Fallon-Peek, filling in for your usual host, Meagan Falcon. Let's get you caught up on everything you need to know to start this Saturday off. First, today's weather: Periods of rain. High: 51 Low: 45. Here are the top stories in Austin today: Austin's Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot returned in-person on Thursday for its 31st annual event after a fully virtual run last year. About 14,000 in-person participants were expected this year, in addition to virtual participants who completed their own run or walk in their own neighborhood. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the Trot benefit Caritas of Austin, the group that helps people experiencing homelessness. (KVUE.com) If you've heard that drinking "raw" water from Austin springs is good for your health, don't believe it: In fact, the opposite may be true. Drinking untreated water from springs can make you sick because this water typically contains bacteria, viruses, parasites, lawn chemicals, leaked gasoline, or other potentially harmful pollutants picked up from the ground. Water from most urban springs would not pass drinking water safety standards, especially after storms. (Press Release Desk)Texas Governor Greg Abbott and his family joined Meals on Wheels Central Texas volunteers on Thanksgiving morning to deliver about 350 meals to seniors in the Austin area. (KVUE.com)The Texas Retailers Association expects a boost in holiday sales from last year both in-store and online. Shipping and supply chain delays, primarily spurred by a severe workforce shortage in the transportation industry, may slow down e-commerce deliveries. Still, Austin-area residents are determined to do some or most of their holiday shopping online. (KXAN.com) An arrest was finally made last week in a 2012 Austin homicide case that took place in the 2400 block of Wickersham Lane, after the suspect, Hector Hugo Ramirez-Lopez, self-surrendered to authorities in Mexico. (Press Release Desk) Today in Austin: Plant Plug Pop Up (10:00 AM) Horror For The Holidays 7 (11:00 AM) Holistic Farmer's Market (11:00 AM) Trap N Paint - Fun and Creative Happy Hour! 11.27 (6:00 PM) Patricia Vonne Performing Live in Austin (7:00 PM) A Christmas Carol (7:30 PM) The Greatest Showman (8:15 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Something More — Matchmaking Service (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Black Friday to Cyber Monday Sale on Virtual Running and Walking Events! (November 29) Save 15% On All L.L.Bean Wicked Good Slippers — For A Limited Time (November 29) Strange, But Perfect by Carlo Lorenzo Garcia (December 2) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (December 6) Taxes In Retirement Seminar (December 6, December 8) Add your event Thanks for following along and staying informed! If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Nicole Fallon-Peek About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.