The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries. 

• Austin Police are investigating the death of a 19 year-old Texas A&M student after she reportedly fell off a 17-story balcony 
• The City of Austin says they're ready to hit the ground running for a new light rail line after federal transit officials recommended new funding for the project 
• A mandatory emergency boil water notice remains in effect for residents in Lago Vista as crews work on a damaged water line