Good afternoon, it's Thursday, July 12. I'm Elise Randall, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: A plan to extend the Shoal Creek trail from its current northern end at West 38th Street includes removing parking from a 4-mile stretch, and using that asphalt for a 2-way bike lane. The 122-page proposal released in mid-June is the fruit of a year-long study by the Shoal Creek Conservancy.