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🌱 Longhorn Legend Steve Worster Dies + Austinite Breaks World Record

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Good morning, neighbors! Happy Monday. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Austin Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know.

Settle in with your morning coffee while we cover:

  • A Texas child welfare agency fires an employee for encouraging a child to consider sex work.
  • Longhorn legend Steve Worster passes away.
  • Austinite breaks the world record for the fastest trip to all 50 states.
  • And much more ➡️

First, today's weather and allergy report:

☀️ High: 100 Low: 76. Very warm with some sun.
🍃 Grass Pollen: low. Ragweed: moderate. Mold: moderate. Dust & Dander: extremely high.

Here are the top stories in Austin today:

1) A Texas child welfare agency fires an employee for encouraging a foster child to consider sex work. The Texas Tribune reports that the Texas agency responsible for investigating abuse and exploitation of children has fired an employee for encouraging a foster child to consider sex work. The Tribune states that "The child in the state's foster care system was being housed at a Harris County hotel while awaiting placement. She was asking for food when the staff member proposed sex work." The entire interaction was caught on video. The Texas Tribune has more on this story here.

2) Longhorn legend Steve Worster passes away. Legendary Texas fullback Steve Worster, one of the inspirations for the creation of the Wishbone, died Saturday at 73. He led Bridge City to a Texas High School Football state title in 1966 and was part of two national champion University of Texas football teams. Learn more about Steve's legacy here at Texas Sports.

3) Good news: Austinite breaks the world record for the fastest trip to all 50 states. Austin resident Peter McConville and two of his friends always dreamed of visiting all 50 states. McConville, Pavel (Pasha) Krechetov, and Abdullahi Salah now hold the record for the fastest visit to all 50 states in the United States, completing the journey in five days, 13 hours, and 10 minutes – WOW! The former record holder completed the trip in five days, 16 hours, and 20 minutes. KXAN has more on their record-setting journey here.

4) Storm out of the Gulf of Mexico brings rain to South Texas, but had little impact on hot, dry Austin area. The Statesman reports that areas along the state's coastline are experiencing "exceptional rainfall" due to the storm as flood warnings have been issued and extended for several counties in South Texas, but the drought continues in Central Texas. The Austin American-Statesman has more on what to expect from the storm here.

Today in Austin:

  • Virtual Chair Yoga hosted by Stronger Austin. (8:30 a.m.)
  • Blood Drive at We Are Blood – all donors get FREE Pluckers wings!! (9 a.m.)
  • Virtual Zumba hosted by Stronger Austin. (5 p.m.)
  • Virtual MixxedFit hosted by Stronger Austin. (6 p.m.)
  • Virtual Full Body Workout hosted by Stronger Austin. (7 p.m.)
  • Blue Monday With Soul Man Sam Plus Lindsay Beaver & Brad Stivers at Antone's. (7 p.m.)
  • Clocked Out Comedy at The Creek and The Cave. (8 p.m.)

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That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— 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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