'Unusually deadly': 4 dead, more than 30 'suspected overdoses' reported in Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Officials said they continue responding to a 1000% increase in overdose calls after responding to more than 30 "suspected overdoses" and four deaths on Monday, City of Austin Chief Medical Director Heidi Abraham said during a media briefing.Around 9 a.m., the city experienced a sudden surge in opioid-related calls. A rapid response team comprised of ATCEMS, the Homeless Strategy Office and Urban Alchemy were immediately deployed to the area, according to officials."The trend tha