With training camp set to begin Wednesday for the Longhorns, Flood and other assistant coaches spoke with media members as an unofficial kick-off to the preseason. Texas, picked by media members to finish second in its first Southeastern Conference season, returns almost the entire offensive line from last year's College Football Playoff team. Only Christian Jones left for the NFL, and Flood said the unit's high expectations should be viewed as a privilege.
Local non-profit We Are Blood partnered with Greater Austin YMCAs, they are encouraging residents to compete in a Summer Challenge and donate blood during a time where donations are low.
The Austin Baseball Commission is working to get Austin on the short list of cities that should be on the MLB's radar as the league looks to expand to 32 teams.
Austin Police arrested a man they said is responsible for arson at a southeast Austin apartment on July 26.
