Good morning. It's Tuesday, Sept. 4. I'm Joseph Delaney, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. The National Weather Service says there’s a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today with a high near 91. The low tonight will be around 74. Our top story is: Alcohol sales were up by double digits in June, according to an American-Statesman analysis of state data. Austin bars, restaurants, and hotels served $67.4 million worth of booze, up 13 percent from $59.