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🌱 TX House Releases Uvalde Shooting Report + Saharan Dust Arrives

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Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Austin Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

Today we're covering:

  • Texas House report shows 'systemic failures' across every law enforcement agency responding to the mass shooting in Uvalde.
  • Saharan dust brings hazy conditions across the state of Texas.
  • Woman killed in crash on US 183.
  • And much more ➡️

First, today's weather and allergy report:

☀️ High: 105 Low: 77. Mostly sunny and hot.
🍃 Grass Pollen: low. Ragweed: moderate. Mold: high. Dust & Danger: extremely high.

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Here are the top stories today in Austin:

1) Texas House report shows 'systemic failures' across every law enforcement agency responding to the mass shooting in Uvalde. Nearly 2 months after 19 children and two teachers were murdered at Robb Elementary, the victims' families were shown a 77-page report detailing the chain of events during the mass shooting. The Texas House committee tasked with investigating the shooting cite "systemic failures and egregiously poor decision making" at the center of the May 24th shooting. KXAN has more on this developing story here.

2) Saharan dust brings hazy conditions across the state of Texas. Austin's Air Quality Index is currently at the "moderate" level due to dust from the Sahara and slightly elevated levels of ozone. Health officials suggest that local residents with lung conditions consider limiting their time outdoors over the next few days. KVUE has more on this story here.

3) Woman killed in crash on US 183. APD says a woman died Sunday morning in a rollover crash. Learn more on this story here at KXAN.

4) Fun things to do on hot summer days in Austin. Austin experienced its hottest week on record this past month, and the heat isn't going away any time soon. Check out FOX 7 Austin's list of fun things to do and places to cool off around Austin this summer here.

Today in Austin:

  • Virtual Chair Yoga hosted by Stronger Austin (8:30 a.m.)
  • Virtual Zumba hosted by Stronger Austin (5 p.m.)
  • Virtual MixxedFit hosted by Stronger Austin (6 p.m.)
  • Third String Entertainment presents: Spider Gang at Empire Garage (6 p.m.)
  • Virtual Full Body Workout (7 p.m.)
  • Dizzy Wright at Empire Control Room (7 p.m.)

Community Chatter 💬:

  • Austin Police Department: "Scams can come out of nowhere, and too many people fall victims to sophisticated scams; please take the necessary steps to protect yourselves and your loved ones. Check out a few tips on how to avoid falling victim to a scam." (Austin Police Department via Facebook)
  • KVUE: "The Painted Porch Bookshop held "Drag Story Hour" on Saturday. Despite a lot of pushback from the community, they were determined to make it happen." (KVUE via Facebook)
  • CultureMap Austin: "Texas Book Festival is returning in-person on November 5 and 6." (CultureMap Austin via Facebook)
  • CBS Austin: "Formally incarcerated Texans are finding it harder to re-enter society after spending time in prison. A public safety reform group has launched an effort to remove the barriers millions of Texans with a record face." (CBS Austin via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll catch up with you bright and early 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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