The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries, brought to you by the Loewy Law Firm. 

• President Trump is ramping up his threats towards Iran after CENTCOM announced four service members were killed this weekend 
• The Austin ISD has left some families scrambling for answers after proposing the closure of Parades Middle School with the new school year just weeks away 
• Some Hays County residents are unhappy with the lack of communication regarding an escaped inmate that has now been captured