🌱 TravCo Inmate Dies + COVID + McConaughey Won't Run For TX Gov.

Austin TX

29 November, 2021

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Good day, neighbors! Meagan Falcon here with today's issue of the Austin Daily. I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend! As we gear up for this week, here's everything you need to know to get your Tuesday started. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 74 Low: 56. Weekly weather forecast: This week expect sunny, partly cloudy skies through Friday. Temperature highs will range between the mid-to-high 70s. At night, expect chilly weather with temperatures dropping to the low 40s and ranging to the upper 50s through Friday. Here are the top stories in Austin today: City of Austin Utilities is inviting individuals, businesses, and organizations to bring some holiday cheer to a loved one, friend or neighbor by making a payment toward their utility bill on Giving Tuesday. (FOX 7 Austin) While the omicron variant of the coronavirus has made headlines over the weekend, officials say the delta variant is "still the dominant" COVID-19 strain in Austin. (newsradioklbj.com) Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar and his supergroup, The Circle, will take Texas by storm with "A Toast To Texas," a four-concert run throughout the Lone Star State, including Austin, in December. (Focusdailynews) A 35-year-old Travis County inmate died last week at a local hospital after he was found unresponsive in his cell, according to the sheriff's office. (Austin Patch) Actor Matthew McConaughey announced over the weekend he does not plan to run for Texas governor "at this moment." (Austin Patch) The Texas Advocacy Project, along with the Ascension Leadership Academy, unveiled its mural Sunday in south Austin to recognize survivors of domestic abuse. (KXAN.com) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Austin! Austin Patch Notebook KUT Austin: "Some polling showed he would have been a force to be reckoned with, leading Gov. Greg Abbott in a head-to-head matchup, the Texas Tribune reports." (Facebook) Austin ISD: "Happy first day of Hanukkah, wishing blessings to you and your families and a joyous holiday season to all." (Facebook) Pease Park Conservancy: "There is so much love among these family and friends! Despite the rain on Saturday, they came, they played, they toasted, and they cut the ribbon to dedicate the basketball court in honor of Pat Lochridge." (Facebook) Texas Longhorns Track & Field/Cross Country: "Swipe to catch our 2021-2022 Indoor Schedule." (Facebook) KUT Austin: "After seeing a continued dip in enrollment, Austin ISD is asking for feedback on its budget for next school year, which will likely include cuts." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Something More — Matchmaking Service (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Strange, But Perfect by Carlo Lorenzo Garcia (December 2) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (December 6) Taxes In Retirement Seminar (December 6) Taxes In Retirement Seminar (December 8) Add your event You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors into the fold. 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? I'm all ears. You can reach me at [email protected]. Quote of the Day: "One that would have the fruit must climb the tree." — Thomas Fuller via BrainyQuote.com