Good morning, it's Friday, July 19th. I'm Joseph Delaney and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Today will be mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99 and a heat index of 108. It will be partly cloudy at night, with a low around 76. South-southeast winds will be blowing 10 to 15 miles per hour. Our top story is: A staffer for U.S.