Good morning, it's Monday, Aug. 6. I'm Joseph Delaney and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. The National Weather Service says there’s a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, but today will be mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. The low tonight will be about 76 degrees. Our top story is: The first bell will ring early this year for nearly all Central Texas school districts. N.Y.O.S. charter campuses were the first to reopen their doors to students on July 24.