Extraordinarily high humidity is combining with mid-90's temps to result in dangerous heat this week in Austin. Governor Greg Abbott signs two bills aimed at power grid reform for Texas, but they don't kick in until after this summer. Travis County delays a vote on a new women's jail facility amidst activist opposition. Austin's Black community is lagging behind other groups in vaccination rates - Austin Public Health is taking steps to help. We Are Blood sounds the alarm for additional donors. A new Hollywood movie production facility is planned for the Bastrop area. And the Jmblya Festival announces a return to Austin after last year's pandemic shutdown, as does the Austin Symphony's concert and fireworks on the Fourth at Auditorium Shores.
