Good Morning Travis County — Zilker Shooting, Alert Failures, and Fresh Starts

Travis County was shaken when an Austin police officer was shot near Zilker Park on Azie Morton Road. KVUE reports the officer is recovering, but the incident raised big questions about safety in one of Austin’s most familiar spots.We’ll also dig into the confusion: Austin’s emergency alert system failed to send a shelter-in-place, and Barton Hills parents are demanding answers after a lockdown was lifted too soon. On the brighter side, East Austin now has a brand-new 40-unit domestic violence shelter providing refuge and support for families in crisis.Plus — from weekend festivals and a new Tiger Woods–backed mini golf spot to today’s fresh dad joke — we’ll help you start the day both informed and smiling.