🌱6th Street Safety Initiative + Austin Rent Spiked In 2021

Austin TX

29 December, 2021

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Hey, people of Austin! Meagan Falcon here with the latest issue of the Austin Daily. We have three more days left of 2021, which means we have a lot to cram in before we welcome in a new year. With that in mind, here's everything you need to know. First, today's weather: Low clouds may break; warm. High: 81 Low: 59. This week's forecast: Quite unseasonably warm weather will close out 2021. A pattern of mainly night into morning low clouds and fog giving way to afternoon sunshine can be expected. A weak cold front Wednesday will bring temporarily drier air Wednesday afternoon. A much stronger front is forecast Saturday evening into Saturday night, bringing much colder temperatures and windy conditions to all areas on Sunday. Here are the top stories today in Austin: In 2021, the average cost for a one-bedroom in the city of Austin was $1,747, according to a rent report by Apartment Guide. That's almost a 30 percent (29.23 percent) jump from 2020. (KVUE.com) After a mass shooting that injured 14 people and killed one person on Austin's 6th Street over the summer, Austin police plans to roll out an initiative to keep the popular tourist destination safe. (KEYE TV CBS Austin) A woman who was repeatedly punched and dragged by police officers in Austin in October during a trespass call that was recorded on cell phone video has sued the city, claiming excessive force. (KXAN.com) Memorial services have been set for former Austin mayor Bruce Todd. Todd died at the age of 72 on Christmas Day from complications of Lewy Body disease. The services will take place in Janaury. (FOX 7 Austin) The Travis County Sheriff's office has issued a warrant for a 25-year-old transient man who is suspected of killing a Manor man on Dec. 14. (North Austin-Pflugerville 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: KUT Austin: "The city plans to launch pilot programs that would allow businesses to expand seating, dining or small-scale activities to sidewalks and parking lanes on certain days." (Facebook) Austin Police Department: "Chief of Police Joseph Chacon holds a media availability to discuss the latest progress in the Safer 6th Street Initiative." (Facebook) Caritas of Austin: "Santa was oh so generous to us this year, thanks to some help from our friends at H-E-B! The H-E-B team donated nearly $6,000 in gift cards to help our families cover essentials like household supplies, groceries, and prescription co-pay." (Facebook) Cell Phone Sally: "911 dispatcher helps woman deliver baby on Christmas." (Facebook) Downtown Austin: "Something old and something new. #google #googlebuilding #dtatx #downtownaustin #downtownatx #tower #history #newbuilding #skyline #cityview #streetview" (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Something More — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (December 31) 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] You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow 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. Quote of the Day: "Great minds have purposes; others have wishes." — Washington Irving via BrainyQuote.com