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🌱 AISD Earns 'B' Rating + HT Announces New President + Local Events

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Hello, everyone! I hope your week has gotten off to a great start. Jessica here with your Tuesday edition of the Austin Daily, full of all the community information you need to know right now.

Grab your morning java while we dive into:

  • Austin ISD earns a 'B' rating from Texas Education Agency.
  • Man sent to hospital after SWAT standoff, bomb threat in Round Rock.
  • Huston-Tillotson announces its new president/CEO.
  • And much more ➡️

First, today's weather and allergy report:

☀️ High: 102 Low: 78. Very warm with a side of sunshine.
🍃 Grass Pollen: low. Ragweed: moderate. Mold: moderate. Dust & Dander: extremely high.

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Here are the top stories in Austin today:

1) Austin ISD earns a 'B' rating from Texas Education Agency. Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its first series of ratings since 2019 and the Austin Independent School District received an overall "B" rating. The TEA rating system looks at performance across three domains: student achievement, school progress, and closing the gaps. KXAN has more on the rating system and how AISD faired against other Central Texas school districts here.

2) Man sent to hospital after SWAT standoff, bomb threat in Round Rock. KVUE reports that Austin and Round Rock police departments have launched an investigation after a multi-hour standoff with police calling in the SWAT and bomb squad teams. The suspect has since been hospitalized after he was found unresponsive, but breathing. KVUE has more on this developing story here.

3) Huston-Tillotson University Board of Trustees announce Dr. Melva K. Williams as the Institution's seventh president. HT Chair of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Carol McDonald said: "Dr. Williams' reputation as a visionary leader, utilizing creative approaches to advancing higher education through layers of innovative improvements will position Huston-Tillotson University for the economic and technological advances shaping the Central Texas market." Head to KXAN to learn more about Dr. Williams' plans for the historically black university.

4) Good news 🎉: The Central Library, four branch libraries, and the Austin History Center will be open to the public for Sunday services. Starting on Sept. 11, six local libraries will be opening on Sundays — something that hasn't been seen since Austin Public Library was forced to make pandemic-related changes in 2020.

The Central Library, four branch libraries, and the Austin History Center will soon be open to the public from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. FOX 7 Austin has more on the extended hours here.

5) Traffic Alert: Everything you need to know about downtown road closures during Austin Pride. Austin Pride returns on Aug. 20 following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Head over to KXAN to get the details on the downtown road closures and suggested alternatives.

Today in Austin:

  • Virtual Low-Impact Workout hosted by Stronger Austin. (7 a.m.)
  • Virtual Zumba hosted by Stronger Austin. (6 p.m.)
  • Local Natives — Inside An Hourglass Tour at ACL Live at Moody Theater. (Doors at 6:30 p.m.)
  • Elliott Smith Tribute Night at Volstead Lounge. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Top Shelf Comedy Show at The Highball. (7:30 p.m.)
  • DJ Hollywood Jones at My Oh My. (8 p.m.)

Community Chatter 💬 :

  • Z'Tejas not leaving just yet! The West 6th Street location of Z'Tejas gets an extended closing date: March 2023. (Eater Austin via Facebook)
  • Kid-friendly fun: Austin Parks & Rec is hosting an Outdoor MasterChef Class at Gus Garcia Recreation Center for 8-12-year-olds who love to cook! (Austin Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
  • Let's go Texas Volleyball! "Starting the season at No. 2️⃣ in the @avcavolleyball Top 25. #HookEm 🤘" (Texas Volleyball via Facebook)
  • Welcome back, Austin ISD! "Welcome back to school! We are so #AISDProud and excited to see you, again. Let's make this year a fantastic one and continue to be amazing. #AISDProud #WeAreAISD #HaveItAll ** ¡Bienvenidos de regreso a clases! Sentimos mucho" (Austin ISD via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Jessica Collins

About me: Jessica is happy to call Austin her home for the past 10+ years. She loves the outdoors, arts & cinema, dining, and all of the natural beauty that Central Texas has to offer.

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