Good morning, it's Friday morning, Aug. 3. I'm Valikia Newsome, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Friday will be sunny and hot, with a high near 100. The evening will be mostly clear, with a low around 73. Our top story is: According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Travis County has slipped into moderate drought after weeks of little to no rain in the Austin and surrounding area.