🐦 Why 'purple' birds are swirling around Austin

🗳️ Texas Delegates Endorse Harris

Texas’ Democratic National Convention delegates endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as their presidential nominee on Monday. [Austin American-Statesman]

• "Her historic tenure as the first Black and South Asian woman to hold the office of the Vice President has been marked by an unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and progress for all Americans," said delegation chair Gilberto Hinojosa. [Texas Democratic Party]

🎙 Elon Musk Is Obsessed With Austin

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk said he’s moving X, formerly Twitter, headquarters to Austin. City Cast Austin Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Axios’ Asher Price on today’s episode talking about Musk’s love for the Texas capital. [City Cast Austin]

🌧️ Showers Expected All Week

Austin is having a rainier than usual July, with nearly a quarter-inch more rain than normal, according to the National Weather Service. That number may rise this week with chances of rain through Sunday. [National Weather Service]

📚 Patrols Upped at Library After Council Vote

Travis County Sheriff's Office deputies are now using their vehicles to patrol library branches after Austin City Council directed them to do so last week. They’re there in response to an increase in vandalism, drug use, and physical attacks. [KVUE]