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🌱 TX Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty + Potential Samsung Investment

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Hey, everybody! It's Thursday in Austin and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

Without further ado, grab your morning coffee while we dive into:

  • Texas love-triangle murder suspect pleads not guilty.
  • Tech giant Samsung is considering building 11 new chipmaking facilities in the Austin area.
  • Uvalde superintendent recommends firing police Chief Pete Arredondo.
  • And much more ➡️

First, today's weather and allergy report:

☀️ High: 104 Low: 76. Hot, hot, HOT with periods of sun. Stay hydrated and stay cool, my friends!
🍃 Grass Pollen: low. Ragweed: moderate. Mold: high ( ⬆️ ). Dust & Dander: extremely high.

Here are the top stories in Austin today:

1) Texas love-triangle murder suspect pleads not guilty. Kaitlin Armstrong, the Austin woman accused of killing cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson in mid-May, pleaded not guilty in court on Wednesday. In addition to entering a plea of not guilty, Armstrong's attorneys asked for a speedy trial. After some back and forth with Armstrong's attorney, the judge set the docket call for this case for Oct. 19, with a jury trial the week after. KXAN has the full story here.

2) Tech giant Samsung is considering building 11 new chipmaking facilities in the Austin area. In what the Statesman refers to as "what could be the biggest economic investment in Central Texas history," Samsung is considering investing around $200 billion in new semiconductor plants in the Austin area. According to documents filed with the state, this decision could lead to $200 billion in new investment and create more than 10,000 jobs. The Austin-American Statesman has more on this breaking story here.

3) Uvalde superintendent recommends firing police Chief Pete Arredondo. At a school board meeting set for this Saturday, the Uvalde School Board will consider terminating Arredondo for his role in the flawed response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. The district placed him on administrative leave roughly one month after the shooting. Check out the full story here at The Texas Tribune.

4) Austin remains under an 'excessive heat' warning. Yesterday marked the 40th day we've hit the 100s this summer. Most of Central Texas remains under a heat warning until 9 p.m. daily, and the rising temps show no sign of slowing down. FOX 7 Austin has more tips here for what to expect on the record-breaking temps and advice on how to stay cool.

Today in Austin:

  • Virtual Cardio & Strength hosted by Stronger Austin. (8:30 a.m.)
  • Austin ISD Job Fair: Food Service, Maintenance, & Transportation. (9 a.m.)
  • Virtual Zumba hosted by Stronger Austin. (6 p.m.)
  • Kendrick Lamar With Special Guests Baby Keem & Tanna Leone at Moody Center. (Doors at 6:30 p.m.)
  • The Drop-In Featuring David Garza at The Long Center. (Doors at 7 p.m.)
  • East Austin Comedy Club Grand Opening at East Austin Comedy Club. (7 p.m. & 9 p.m.)
  • Virtual Yoga hosted by Stronger Austin. (7 p.m.)
  • The Paramount Summer Classic Film Series Presents: "Blade Runner" @ The Paramount Theatre. (7:30 p.m.)
  • "The Sound of Music" at ZACH Theatre. (Doors at 7:30 p.m.)

Community Chatter 💬:

  • "Musician Jack White loves baseball, like co-own-a-bat-company-stop-a-rock-'n'-roll-tour-to-play loves baseball. And his company Warstic has an affinity for a field in Eastern Travis County." (KUT Austin via Facebook)
  • It's shaping up to be a slow and hot summer as many of Austin's restaurants and food trucks go on summer break. Check out the full list of eateries here. (Eater Austin via Facebook)
  • "Summer reading lists aren't just for students! Escaping into a book is an ideal way to unwind. Find your next favorite read at one of the following local bookstores." Tribeza has a list of the best bookstores in the area. (Tribeza via Facebook)
  • Future Front Texas has a new guide on exploring abundance and burnout for creatives and small business owners, thanks to licensed therapist and creative founder Davia Roberts. (Future Front Texas via Facebook)
  • "Del Valle ISD announced it is expanding its clear backpack policy to include middle-schoolers. Here are district policies across Central Texas." (KVUE via Facebook)
  • "The TxDOT spending in the Austin area is part of a record $85.1 billion TxDOT plans to spend in infrastructure developments statewide over the next decade." (Austin American-Statesman via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! 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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