🌱Dell Foundation Donates $38M To Austin Homeless + SWATX Fire

Austin TX

30 November, 2021

6:45 PM

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Rise and shine, Austin! It's your host Meagan Falcon, here. Happy first day of December! To kickstart the new month, here's everything you need to know to get this day started. First, today's weather: Warm with periods of sun. High: 77 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: The City of Austin and Austin EMS Association began its labor agreement negotiations on Tuesday. The Austin Fire Department and the APD are expected to start labor agreement negotiations in the new year. Here's what you need to know. (KVUE.com) The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation donated $38 million toward addressing homelessness in Austin on GivingTuesday, a global day of charitable giving after Black Friday. (Austin Patch) A growing number of Texas Republicans want a fourth special session to pass a COVID-19 vaccine mandate ban. (KEYE TV CBS Austin) Austin-based Tiff's Treats will offer a free, warm chocolate chip cookie to anyone who visits its 11 Austin-area locations on Saturday, Dec. 4. (Austin Patch) With winter at Texas' doorstep, Gov. Greg Abbott promises 'the lights will stay on' if another winter storm hits the Lone Star State. Some aren't sure about that. Here's the latest. (CultureMap Austin) A southwest Austin family of four was displaced Tuesday morning after a fire consumed the attic of their home, fire officials said. (Austin Patch) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you in part 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. From my notebook: Texas Men's Tennis: "We've got another birthday... Evin McDonald! Hope you have a great one Evin! #HookEm" (Facebook) Pease Park Conservancy: "This gorgeous Red Shouldered Hawk kept an eye on things while our #PeaseCorps volunteers worked in the park this morning." (Facebook) KUT Austin: "Texas legislators have ensured the state is ready if Roe v. Wade is overturned by this case or any future ruling. via Texas Tribune" (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "Happy Hanukkah! Get ready to celebrate the holidays with a tree lighting and holiday sing along followed by a Los Coast performance. Join us on the Capitol grounds, the sing along starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4." (Facebook) Foster Angels of Central Texas: "Happy #GivingTuesday. Celebrate today's global celebration of generosity by sponsoring a request of a child in foster care via the link in our bio. #BeAFosterAngel https://app.hellofund.com/FACTGivingTuesday" (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 Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around! If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some of your 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: "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." — Theodore Roosevelt via BrainyQuote.com