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🌱 Lawsuit Dropped Against Texas AG + 4th of July Event Roundup

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Good morning, and Happy Independence Day, friends. It's me, Jessica Collins, your host of the Austin Daily — back in your inbox with a recap on what's happening in the community.

Grab your morning coffee while we deep dive into:

  • Prosecutors won't sue Texas AG Paxton over Jan. 6 records.
  • Patch's guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other festivities in town
  • Lake Travis home goes up in flames resulting in $2 million in damages.
  • And much more ➡️

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☀️ High: 102 Low: 76. Sunshine with a side of HEAT – stay cool and stay hydrated!

🍃 Grass Pollen: Low. Ragweed: Moderate ( ⬆️ ). Mold: Low.

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Here are the Top 4 stories today in Austin:

1) Prosecutors won't sue Texas AG Paxton over Jan. 6 records. The Travis County district attorney's office will not proceed with a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for refusal to release his communications around the time of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Despite determining that Paxton likely violated the state's open records law, the district attorney's office said it would not sue because journalists who had requested Paxton's records declined to testify in court in order to protect their sources. Read more on this story here at KXAN.

2) Looking to check out some holiday festivities for the Fourth of July? Look no further. Check out Patch's guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades, and other celebrations in and around Austin.

3) Lake Travis home goes up in flames resulting in $2 million in damages. A home near Lake Travis sustained more than $2 million's worth of damage and is classified as a "total loss" following a fire that broke out Saturday night. Officials estimated the fire caused approximately $1.4 million in property damage, with a content loss of around $692,000. KXAN has more on this story here.

4) Kaitlin Armstrong, Texas love triangle murder suspect, in Houston awaiting transport to Austin. Armstrong will be transported to the Travis County Jail where she will be held on a $3.5 million bond. FOX 7 Austin has more on this story here.

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Check out today's top events in Austin:

  • City of West Lake Hills 4th of July Parade and Celebration! (8:30 AM)
  • Willie Nelsons July 4th Picnic @ Q2 Stadium (12:00 PM)
  • Round Rock Express Vs. Albuquerque: Independence Day Celebration (4:30 PM)
  • Fourth Of July @ The Commodore Perry Estate (7:00 PM)
  • Sunday Soul: 4th of July Weekend Concert @ Speakeasy (7:00 PM)
  • H-E-B Austin Symphony: July 4th Concert & Fireworks (8:00 PM)

Community Chatter 💬:

  • Austin ISD: "All Austin ISD offices and campuses will be closed July 4-8 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. We will return July 11 and continue operating on our summer efficiency schedule, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, until Aug...." (Austin ISD via Facebook)
  • Austin PBS: "We can't wait for A Capitol Fourth! Join us on Monday, July 4 at 7 p.m. on Austin PBS." (Austin PBS via Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, NACA Quail Creek Northwest: "FOUND CAT - Grey tabby with green eyes. VERY friendly (even when we took him to the vet.) He IS chipped. His name is Lalo. He is currently around the intersection of Macmora Rd and No Mor cv. If he is yours please message me." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Windsor Park West: "Hey all! - I'm looking for someone to take over my lease! It's 1 bed, 1 bath, 750 sq ft, with washer and dryer in unit. Looking for someone to take over around the mid or end of august. Lease goes until May 28 2023. Rent is $1650." (Nextdoor)
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— 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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