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🚰 Austin’s Leaky Pipe Problem

An annual review of Austin Water shows that the city lost nearly 9.3 billion gallons of water during 2024 due to leaks in its treatment and distribution system. That number is up 31% from 2023. [KUT]

🍪 Where To Find the Best Summer Snacks

It’s snack season – whether you’re packing up for a day at the lake or a morning hike, you need snacks this summer. The newest treats hitting grocery store shelves include fizzy drinks, yummy chips, and juicy fruits. [City Cast Austin]

🫠 ERCOT Predicts Record Usage

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the state’s power grid manager, announced this week that peak summer energy usage could hit 87.5 gigawatts, up from the current demand of 85.5 gigawatts. But the utility says chances for forced outages this summer are low. [KVUE]

🚓 ‘Liver King’ Influencer Arrested Over Joe Rogan Threats

Influencer Brian Johnson, who is known online as “Liver King,” was charged with misdemeanor terroristic threat after police say he threatened to fight local podcaster Joe Rogan. Johnson was arrested at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin. [KXAN]