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🌱 Robbery Suspects In Custody + Officials ID Migrant Truck Victims

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Good morning, Austin! It's me, Jessica Collins, your host of the Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

Grab your morning coffee and get cozy while we deep dive into:

  • Three suspects taken into custody in north Austin tied to large series of robberies.
  • Texas officials ID all but 6 of 53 migrant truck victims.
  • Poll shows 38 percent of Texas voters say abortion should be accessible by personal choice.
  • America's largest indoor waterpark is officially in Central Texas.
  • And more ➡️

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Here are the top 4 stories today in Austin:

1) Three suspects were taken into custody in north Austin tied to a large series of robberies. On Wednesday morning, APD arrived at an apartment complex on Howard Lane to issue search and arrest warrants. Police said at least one of the subjects was barricaded, so the SWAT team was called in to help. KVUE has more on this story here.

2) Texas officials ID all but six of 53 migrant truck victims. The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office has identified all but six of the 53 migrants found dead or dying in a tractor-trailer last week. Twenty-two of the dead were from Mexico, 19 were from Guatemala, and six were from Honduras. FOX 7 Austin has more on this developing story here.

3) Poll shows 38 percent of Texas voters say abortion should be accessible by personal choice. Between June 16 and 24, The Texas Politics Project surveyed 1,200 registered voters in Texas. The poll found 15 percent of voters surveyed believe by law, abortion should never be allowed, while 38 percent believe a person should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice. Read the full story here at KXAN.

4) America's largest indoor waterpark is in Round Rock, Texas. In search of fun and exciting ways to beat the heat this summer? Head to America's largest indoor water park — Kalahari Resorts Round Rock. Kalahari Resort includes world-class dining, a luxurious spa, live entertainment, diverse shopping experiences, a thrilling theme park, and a state-of-the-art convention center. Head here to FOX 7 Austin to learn more about the resort and how you can start planning your first visit!

Today in Austin:

  • East Austin Comedy Club Presents: Heavyweights (Stand-Up Comedy) at Pershing. (Doors @ 6:30 p.m.)
  • The Drop-In Ft. Jeska And The Vanity Project W/ The Past Lives at The Long Center. (Doors @ 7 p.m.)
  • The Paramount Summer Classic Film Series Presents: "Groundhog Day" at The Paramount Theatre. (Doors @ 7 p.m.)
  • Round Rock Express Vs. Albuquerque Isotopes — Pints & Pups Game at The Dell Diamond. (Game @ 7:05 p.m.)
  • "The Sound of Music" at ZACH Theatre. (Doors @ 7:30 p.m.)

Community Chatter 💬 :

  • Join the Pease Park Conservancy for a guided hike this Saturday! "Join us Saturday, July 9 at 7 p.m. for a guided hike led by The Phoenix! The Phoenix's mission is to build a sober active community that fuels resilience and harnesses the transformational power of connection so that together we rise." (Pease Park Conservancy via Facebook)
  • The Austin Chamber of Commerce offers a warm welcome to the Galen College of Nursing! "Galen has programs, resources, and people all here with one thing in mind: your future as a great nurse. Their faculty is made up of individuals who have extensive clinical experience with advanced nursing degrees." (Austin Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
  • Despite the abortion ban, Planned Parenthood Austin remains open for health services. "I think it's incredibly important that people know that our health center doors are open, especially for patients who might be looking to update their birth control method or come in for consultation on available birth control methods." (KUT Austin via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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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