Good afternoon, it's Wednesday, Aug. 8. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: After months of testimony from police, health professionals, and criminal justice experts, Texas lawmakers today asked the public to weigh in on how to handle the growing opioid addiction problem in the state. It is the last meeting of the 13-member Texas House of Representatives Select Committee on Opioids and Substance Use.