🚨 Flood warnings to special session

💔 Flood Death Toll Reaches 100

More than 100 people across Texas are now confirmed dead after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country over the weekend. Others remain missing in what is now considered one of the worst floods in U.S. history. [The Associated Press]

• Staff at Camp Mystic confirmed on Monday that they’re “grieving the loss of 27 campers and counselors” following weekend floods. [Camp Mystic]
• In the Austin area, at least 13 people are confirmed dead and more are missing. [Austin American-Statesman]

🧑‍🚒 Union Wants Fire Chief Out for Flood Response

The Austin firefighters union is calling for a “no confidence” vote against Austin Fire Department Chief Joel Baker, saying he deployed water rescue teams to Kerrville too late. [KVUE]

🐝 Why Central Texas Honey Bees Are Dying

Over the last year, Central Texas has seen a 65% loss in its honey bee colony due to a mite. Scientists are now breeding mite-resistant bees. [City Cast Austin 🎧]

🏗️ City To Consider Building Plans for Waterloo Records Site

The Austin Planning Commission will hear a proposal today to rezone the area where Waterloo Records currently sits, at the intersection of West Sixth Street and North Lamar Boulevard. Developers want to build a nine-story, mixed-used building at the site. [Austin Business Journal]