Note of Relief, Repeat Thief

A Texas-Sized Thank-You: Texas resident Jerry Jones [not the Dallas Cowboys owner] traveled to Newport to deliver a message of thanks to the local rescue personnel who revived him after his heart stopped at Emmanuel Church last December. 

Another Go-Around: A Meeting Street man — already charged with stealing copper downspouts from 16 Newport homes earlier this year — was arrested again this week, this time for breaking into cars.

Report from the Streets: Wherever you're heading, check this handy list of road closures and construction around Newport.

Trash Pickup Delayed: Monday, Aug. 12, is the observance of Victory Day in Rhode Island — and that means that Newport's trash and recycling schedule is delayed one day.

Grey Skies: The sunny and dry weather may be at and end on Thursday — there's a 50 percent chance of rain or thunderstorms. More chance of rain Friday, clearing Saturday. Highs in the mid to upper 70s.