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

• Tens of thousands of Austin Energy customers woke up without any power following severe storms 
• Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office is struggling to clear out homeless camps ahead of expected flooding in areas where some of the camps are in 
• The City of Austin is still looking for ways to cut costs to address the $40 million dollar budget deficit for next year’s budget

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