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APD Will Treat Delta-8 Possession as a Felony

A Texas ban on Delta-8 THC and similar compounds goes into effect tomorrow. Austin police say they plan to treat possession of Delta-8 as a state jail felony, which is punishable by up two years in jail and comes with a fine of up to $10,000. [KUT]

Demonstrators Gather Outside DA’s Office After Fatal Police Shooting

More than two dozen people marched to Travis County District Attorney José Garza’s office this week to call on him to arrest three Austin police officers who fatally shot 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II. Friends and family members of the teenager have disputed police’s account of the event, saying it was not a “suicide by police” incident. [Austin American-Statesman]

Still Austin Whiskey Co. To Open New Concept

Still Austin Whiskey Co. will open a 15,000-square-foot space on its property in South Austin this September. The new space will include an atrium, vinyl lounge, live music room, and an event space. [CultureMap Austin]

Willie Nelson Speaks Out Against Data Centers

In a statement released this week, Willie Nelson urged Texans to fight against data centers as one is being eyed for Abbott where he grew up and still has a home. Nelson said: “The strength of rural America has never come from big industrial footprints.” [KVUE]