The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday from Patrick Osborn.

• Multiple senior level employees have left their positions with SXSW
• Early voting in central Texas begins on Saturday for a number of elections, propositions, and bond proposals
• A “save Dobie” rally was held over the weekend where AISD officials pushed back on the idea of closing Dobie to prevent a state takeover of the school district

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