It’s Monday, May 6th. I'm Elise Randall, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: Like restaurants, patio bars, and office spaces in dog-crazy Austin, 4-legged friends can be found at the Travis County criminal courthouse. Mickler, a 3-year-old golden retriever, is a grant-funded service dog that brings comfort to uncomfortable situations when children testify in the same room as those accused of abusing them.