The first Texas power grid scare of the summer ends, just as summer officially begins with a threat of storms and heat indexes around 110. Governor Greg Abbott follows through with his threat to defund the Lege. Beto O'Rourke and Texas Democrats address a crowd of For The People Act supporters at the Capitol. Juneteenth sees controversy over an insensitive city-owned marquee message in Llano, while a South Austin couple are under fire from their condo HOA for flying a rainbow Pride flag. In sports - Austin FC's home debut is a resounding success, Texas Longhorns baseball falls flat in their College World Series opener, and Taylor native Fred Kerley qualifies for the Tokyo Olympics in the 100 meters.
