The State of Texas executed Cleve Foster, 48, last night. He was put to death for the sexual assault and shooting death of Nyaneur "Mary" Pal in Fort Worth in 2002.
Here’s what KUT News has been working on this morning:
ERCOT Board Examines Summer Power Usage, Makes Predictions for Fall
Here’s a roundup other Austin and Texas stories from around the web:
- Austin's First 'Kids Only' Yoga Studio (KEYE)
KEYE reports that The Little Yoga House is Austin's first "kids only" yoga studio. Creators say it teaches kids not only about the importance of a healthy lifestyle but also about dealing with stress in a healthy way.
- Cornyn Says It’s Time for Campaign Finance Reform (Houston Chronicle)
- Playboy Magazine Releases Its List Of America’s Top 10 Party Schools (PRNewswire)
The University of Texas ranks fourth. Last year it came in fifth, a steep fall from its first place ranking in 2010.
- Ryan Gosling Spotted Filming in Austin (Perez Hilton)
The self-proclaimed "Queen of all Media" posted a a shot of Ryan Gosling and Rooney Mara in Austin filming the next Terrence Malick movie. Perez writes:
Enjoy the rest of your time in Austin, guys! Make sure to check out the local music scene when you have a night or two off.
