🌱 Solo Triad + All-Pro Trio + Austinite + Everyday Wealth + Pets

Austin TX

14 January, 2022

7:08 PM

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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Gabriela Couvillion, your host of the Austin Daily. First, today's weather: Strong winds; turning sunny. High: 53 Low: 35. Here are the top stories in Austin today: Winners for the 2021 SCCA Solo Triad Awards were recently announced, and each one received a trophy and a chance to win a free SCCA Lifetime Membership! The Solo Triad, "created in 2009 to recognize driver excellence through the course of a competition season, is one of the most difficult awards to earn in SCCA competition." Winners for 2021 came from all over the U.S., including Stephanie Reynoso and Todd Roberts from Austin, Texas, and the winner of the SCCA Lifetime Membership drawing was David Whitener from Ft. Worth, Texas. Congratulations to all and keep an eye out for the 2022 criteria. For a list of all the winners, visit: (RACER) Three former Longhorns were selected for the 2021 All-Pro Teams based on their performances during the 2021 season. Justin Tucker, Baltimore Ravens kicker, "garnered Associated Press First Team All-Pro honors" and "first-team honors from NFL.com." Devin Duvernay, a wide receiver and return specialist for Baltimore Ravens, also received "Associated Press First Team All-Pro honors." Michael Dickson, Seattle Seahawks punter, received first-team honors from NFL.com." Congratulations to the trio! For stats on each of the team players, visit: (TexasSports.com) Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, president and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University, was recently named 2021 Austinite of the Year by the Austin Chamber of Commerce. Under her leadership, "Huston-Tillotson — a private, Historically Black University in East Austin — grew its endowment by more than 55 percent. The university also partnered with Apple to create the African American Male Teacher Initiative." According to a recent article in the Austin American-Statesman, Burnette was "selected for her work in accelerating and expanding the city's historically Black university" and "for her citywide civic leadership, including crucial service as co-chair for the Mayor's Task Force on Institutional Racism and Systemic Inequities." For the complete press release, please visit: (Press Release Desk) Everyday Wealth is "a nationally syndicated radio show and podcast" that "explores important financial decisions and how they affect our lives." Each week, hosts Soledad O'Brien and Jean Chatzky "discuss current events, policy updates and life changes impacting our financial well-being." Topics include "wealth management and generational planning, retirement income and tax-efficient investing." For more information and air times, go to (edelmanfinancialengines.com) and for details and local Austin contact information, visit: (newsradioklbj.com) If you're looking for a four-legged buddy, the Austin area has several animal shelters where you can find your furry friend! "According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals," over 6 million animals are taken to animal shelters, but sadly only about half are adopted each year. Please consider visiting a local animal shelter and adopting a pet. There are many animals in the Austin area that are waiting to find their "fur-ever" homes. For more information and to adopt a pet, please visit: (Austin Patch) Today in Austin: Chris Distefano Special Event at Vulcan Gas Company. (7:30 a.m.) Taylor Garden Club Run for the Roses 5K/10K at 12th and Vance St. (8 a.m.) Virtual Zumba Class via Online. (10 a.m.) Vino Vinyasa at Four Seasons Hotel Austin. (11 a.m.) Slugfest at Link and Pin. (5:30 p.m.) Beauty and the Beast at The Globe Drive-in Theater. (6:20 p.m.) From my notebook: Texas Longhorns, 'Wanna' chance to win a $100 gift code from StubHub? Tell us what show or event you're looking forward to in 2022." (Facebook) "Austin ISD, whether you participate in these events or find your own way to honor Martin Luther King Jr., please be sure to use the hashtag #AISDMLK in your social media posts." (Facebook) Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum thanks' you for your leadership! We're wishing David Ferriero a happy retirement! David joined us on April 27, 2016, to introduce documentary filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick before a discussion of their PBS series, 'The Vietnam War.' David is the tenth Archivist of the United States." (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Something More — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Houston MLK Parade (January 17) Less Hustle, More Flow: Your Guide to Being More Magnetic in 2022 (January 17) FREE WEBINAR | "Romanesque Architecture in Tuscany" Presented by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero (January 21) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (January 24) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (January 24) 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] Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon. — Gabriela Couvillion About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. 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