SUMMARY: The Austin Animal Center (AAC) is closing animal intake to the public due to reaching critical capacity, as stated in a memo from AAC Chief Animal Services Officer Don Bland. Effective July 2, the center will stop accepting owner-surrendered and healthy stray animals but will continue to take in animals that pose a public safety risk or have life-threatening conditions. Currently, AAC is dealing with an influx, averaging 14 more animals weekly than it can find homes for. To address this, they are using private boarding facilities and working with foster and rescue organizations, while also waiving adoption fees. For assistance, residents should contact 311. Intake will reopen once appropriate kennel space is available.

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SUMMARY: Localish participates in affiliate marketing and earns commissions on certain purchases. With July 4th approaching, various brands are offering early deals. The article highlights sales on mattresses, home and kitchen items, beauty and style products, and food services. For mattresses, Nolah offers up to 35% off sitewide, while Saatva, Tempur-Pedic, Cocoon By Seely, and Cozy Earth also have significant discounts. Kitchenware from Made In Cookware and Samsung appliances are on sale. Beauty deals include discounts from Vince Camuto, Bluebella, Macy’s, and Naturopathica. Food services such as Blue Apron, Daily Harvest, and Hello Fresh also offer promotional discounts.

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SUMMARY: An Austin man, 69-year-old Scott Sims, died while hiking in the Grand Canyon National Park, according to the National Park Service. Sims was trying to reach Phantom Ranch via the South Kaibab Trail. Around 7 p.m. Saturday, he was found unconscious on the River Trail. Bystanders performed CPR until paramedics arrived from Phantom Ranch, but efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. An investigation into his death is ongoing. The National Park Service advises against hiking the inner canyon between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. due to extreme temperatures that can reach over 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

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