🌱Hamilton Pool + Woman Found Dead In South ATX +Synagogue Update

Austin TX

09 December, 2021

5:30 PM

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Hello, neighbors! Meagan Falcon here with your Friday Austin Daily. We are in for another interesting weekend in Austin, in terms of weather, and some more holiday fun for things to do. Before you catch up on that, here's everything you need to know to kick off your day and weekend. First, today's weather: Very warm with periods of sun. High: 84 Low: 54. Weekend forecast: Record heat will prevail on Friday ahead of a cold front that is expected to arrive Friday night. A few isolated showers or storms may form along the front across the eastern sections of South Central Texas but significant rainfall is not expected. Cooler and drier air will move into the area on Saturday along with north winds and breezy conditions. Cooler temperatures in the 50s and 60s will prevail over the weekend with some possible brief freezing temperatures early Sunday morning. Here are the top stories today in Austin: The Travis County Sheriff's Office said it is investigating a homicide in South Austin after a woman was found dead in a home Thursday. (KVUE.com) Travis County has purchased more than 3,000 acres of land surrounding Hamilton Pool to prevent land developers from building around the popular summer destination. Here's what we know. (Austin Patch) Acia Gray, executive and artistic director of Tapestry Dance in Austin, had to trudge through this swamp of tenses this year while planning the company's 32nd season winter premiere, "The Precious Present," which runs through Dec. 12 at the Long Center. Here's the story. (CultureMap Austin) The Austin synagogue at the center of a fire caused by an arsonist in October has received an outpouring of support over the span of a little over a month. (KVUE.com) A suspect was arrested by police in connection to a series of armed robberies in northeast Austin within the past two weeks. (KEYE TV CBS Austin) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Austin! Today in Austin: "A Christmas Story." (7:30 p.m.) KUTX Presents: Nine Mile Records 15-year Anniversary: Night 1 feat. Shinyribs + Sir Woman + Nuevo. (8 p.m.) Best Night Ever: One Direction vs. Jonas Bothers Dance Party at the Parish on Dec. 10. (9 p.m.) 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.Holiday-themed Bars In Austin You Have To Visit.Holidays 2021 Guide: Festivals, Light Displays In Austin Metro. From my notebook: Front Steps: "Do you know what Front Steps has to offer? Watch now!" (Facebook) KUT Austin: "Half of U.S. children with a mental health condition are not receiving mental health care, and Black and Latino kids are even less likely to have access to treatment, said Greg Hansch with NAMI Central Texas." (Facebook) GlobalAustin: "This week in #InternationalAustin, you can watch La Pastorela performances, listen to classical guitar songs from around the world, and attend a film screening for 'Hit the Road' by Iranian director Panah Panahi." (Facebook) Austin ISD: "Free COVID-19 vaccine opportunities are available at many Austin ISD campuses for our AISD Community, all family members included 5 years of age and older. No appointment required! COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are available!" (Facebook) Austin PBS: "Fill in the blank: Christmas is all about _______. For us, it's all about spending time with loved ones and watching #ACharlieBrownChristmas! Don't miss the special one-night event, airing Sunday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. on Austin PBS." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Something More — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Short-Term Rentals — How & why they are a hot new trend in the real estate world. (December 10) Second Saturday Divorce Workshop — What Everyone Needs to Know About Divorce (December 11) Add your event Loving the Austin Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update. 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: "There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know." — Harry S Truman via BrainyQuote.com.