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

• A large vigil for victims of the Texas floods was held on the campus of SMU 
• Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is pushing for warning sirens to be installed in flood prone areas 
• The Austin Firefighters Association is expected to bring a vote of no confidence against Fire Chief Joel Baker 

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