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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 94° / L: 76°: Triple digits around the corner, per Fox 7 Austin. Storm chances return Tuesday and Wednesday, per KVUE.

After wet May, here’s what to expect this June, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Austin Energy says all outages associated with last week's storm have been resolved” KVUE

“Possible ground delays at AUS this summer; international arrivals area upgraded” Fox 7 Austin

“ABIA unveils new baggage carousels to enhance international travel experience” CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Man arrested for allegedly shooting another man in the head in northwest Austin” KVUE

“2 people dead after house fire in Central East Austin, KVUE

“Austin man arrested in Kyle for drug possession and driving violations” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin Public Safety Commission urges halt to police's License Plate Reader Program” CBS Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Sabey eyes another data center project south of Austin” ABJ ($)

“Austin-based Paradromics aims to compete with Elon Musk's Neuralink” AAS ($)

“Public EV company Ayro appears to leave Austin area amid financial turmoil” ABJ ($)

TEXAS SPORTS

TEXAS SOFTBALL: “Texas advances to 3rd WCWS championship series in past 4 seasons with win over Tennessee” KKXAN

CENTRAL TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: “LBJ basketball coach Freddie Roland retires after 29 successful seasons with the Jaguars” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

Austin, Monitored: More recycling and a plea from Red River - Austin Monitor

City to postpone UNO vote to consult with UT - Austin Monitor

Austin Resource Recovery expands waste services and reuse programs - Austin Monitor

CommUnityCare announces new CEO following leadership conflict with Central Health - Austin Monitor

Austin Angels expands support for children in foster care - Community Impact

West side park to be renamed in honor of Austin native, baseball 'legend' Don Baylor - Community Impact

Red Horn Coffee House and Taproom opens in Georgetown - Community Impact

Georgetown’s total market value grows 10.5% year over year - Community Impact

Halal on Fire now serving mediterranean cuisine in Northwest Austin - Community Impact

One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning of Kyle serves Hays County area - Community Impact

Road and intersection improvements coming soon to Lakeway - Community Impact

After Texas lawmakers kill reform bill, Austin ISD left scrambling to avoid state control - KEYE

Witnesses describe moments before fatal northwest Austin shooting - KXAN Austin

City of Austin Expands Recycling Collection to Include Cartons and Coated Paper Products - AustinTexas.gov

Group 1 Automotive Acquires Mercedes-Benz of South Austin - Autobody News

Parents die in house fire, but adult son survives - KXAN Austin

Two dead in East Austin house fire - KEYE

As summer temperatures rise, here are some of the best natural springs to visit in Central Texas - KVUE

A top Texas barbecue joint is coming to Georgetown - ABJ

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “The Best Brunch Restaurants in Austin” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “This French Bistro Couldn’t Exist Anywhere Else But Austin, Texas” Eater Austin

~ DESSERT: “Midwest chocolate and ice cream shop Kilwins to open in Austin” Culture Map Austin

~ MUSIC FESTIVAL: “Blues on the Green returns to Zilker Park Aug. 5-6” CBS Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

None.

WHAT TO DO TOMORROW

~ TEXAS SOFTBALL: CWS National Championship: Texas vs. Texas Tech. Oklahoma City, OK. 7pm. ESPN.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Styx (with Kevin Cronin and Don Felder). Germania Insurance Theater (COTA). 6:45pm. Tix $50 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ CPS Legal Liaison: Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). Salary: $4,020.33 - $6,335.66 / monthly. Info / apply here.