A rush of activity from the Governor's office yesterday sees the signing into law of the controversial "Constitutional Carry" bill, the announcement of a huge "down payment" on border wall construction from the Texas state budget, and praise from Governor Abbott for the state's beleaguered power grid. Austin officials and APD discuss police staffing and distribution in the wake of last weekend's shooting on Sixth Street, which appears to have stemmed from a fight between two Killeen teens. Beto O'Rourke will lead a rally for the seemingly-doomed For The People Act on Sunday at the Capitol. Houston Tex-Mex joint Fajita Pete's plans to open five Austin locations. Only nine of Austin's 33 public pools are open, but the City says they're making progress. And notes on traffic and transit from yesterday's first run at Q2 Stadium - the verdict is: plan ahead and get there early.
