🤢 APH confirms cyclosporiasis cases

Showers May Bring Excessive Rainfall to Central Texas

Austin is under a flood watch through Thursday at 7 p.m. as showers and storms move through the area. The storms are expected to bring between 2 and 6 inches of rainfall, the National Weather Service said, and low-water crossings, rivers, creeks, and streams could flood. [National Weather Service]

• Gov. Greg Abbott activated the state’s emergency response resources on Sunday. [Office of the Governor]

Travis County Reports Some Cyclosporiasis Cases

Austin Public Health officials say the county has a handful of cases of cyclosporiasis, a diarrhea-inducing infection. The number is so low that the health authority cannot say exactly how many cases there are in order to protect patient privacy. [Austin Public Health]

• The infection has been linked to fresh produce, but according to H-E-B, the produce there is currently safe to eat. [San Antonio Express-News]

The Linc Is Getting a Japanese Goods Store

Teso Life, a Japanese retailer selling home goods, snacks, and more, will open in an 11,000-square-foot space at The Linc by 2027. The store will be just south of Easy Tiger. [Austin Business Journal]

Austin’s 38 Best Restaurants

I love to read and debate restaurant rankings and, luckily, Eater Austin just put out its summer edition of the best restaurants in town. [Eater Austin]