Monday's high of 103 tied the all time record set during the most recent major Austin heat wave of 2011 - we're likely to break the record of 100 for Tuesday, most recently hit that same year - and we're just warming up. Highs Friday through next Monday are expected to hit at least 105, and this pattern could persist for another couple of weeks. ERCOT expects statewide power demand to pass the all time record of 75,000 megawatts today, and has extended existing warnings of potential emergency conditions through next week - meanwhile electricity prices in Texas have risen 70% since this time last year. Monday also saw the beginning of Stage 1 water use restrictions for Austin Water customers.
Matthew McConaughey, known for keeping his politics vague, has taken a stand on the issue of gun control in an op-ed for the Austin American-Statesman, calling for universal background checks for gun purchases, a minimum age of 21 and a waiting period for assault rifle ownership, and the enacting of Red Flag laws in Texas.
U.S. Marshals say Kaitlin Armstrong, wanted on suspicion in the murder of pro cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson, was last seen being dropped off at Newark Liberty International Airport on May 18, four days after flying from Austin to New York LaGuardia. A $5,000 reward is offered for her arrest.
Nicholas Gerli, CEO of real estate data analytics company Reventure Consulting, predicts that Austin's real estate bubble is about to pop - and we're the only Texas city on his watchlist.
The Travis County Tax Office is threatening to seize and auction rental scooters owned by Bird, which owes over $147 thousand in property taxes from last year.
Monday was opening day for Austin's public pools, but due to ongoing lifeguard shortages, less than half of them are open. Meanwhile Barton Springs Pool will resume operations on Wednesdays starting today, returning the pool to its full normal schedule.
House Park BBQ, Austin's oldest pit BBQ restaurant, is preparing to reopen after almost two years closed due to a fire.
Texas Softball has advanced to the Women's College World Series championship series for the first time in program history after beating Oklahoma State twice yesterday - they face Oklahoma starting tomorrow for the title at 7:30pm, find the first game on ESPN.
Texas Baseball has played its last home game of the season, and is off to Greenville to face East Carolina for the first time ever in the super-regional round of the NCAA baseball tournament - start time still TBA.
