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TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 59° / L: 46°. Sunny days end, cold remains. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Zack Shields here. Arctic front arrives in Central Texas this weekend, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Austin looks to 2026 for next major bond vote; more than $1B in approved debt unspent” Community Impact Austin

“Central Texas firefighters dispatched to Los Angeles to help battle ongoing blazes” AAS ($)

“Life expectancy divide: Travis County grapples with disparities in eastern areas” Community Impact Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Austin police seek public's help identifying suspect in vape shop robbery and assault” CBS Austin

“$300K in money checks allegedly stolen from multiple Austin businesses, affidavit says” KXAN

“2 dogs killed in Southwest Austin house fire” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Property where south Austin homeless encampment fire occurred in violation of dumping, trash code” KXAN

“City of Austin proposes overhaul to short-term rental regulations” AAS ($)

“'I feel like it has been rushed' | Eanes ISD board to vote on closing Valley View Elementary School” KVUE

“Settlement on case of Hays County Jail inmate who claimed guards crushed his hand” KVUE

BUSINESS NEWS

“Round Rock hospital undergoes $220 million expansion” CBS Austin

“BigCommerce aims to sublease Expedia's space in Domain tower” ABJ ($)

“Recycler of rare earth minerals gets incentives for research facility in Cedar Park” ABJ ($)

OTHER NEWS

“Enchanted Rock Natural Area to increase property with $43M purchase” KVUE

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “More Longhorns join growing list of UT players declaring for NFL Draft” KVUE

QUICK LINKS

~ The BiG Cafe expands opportunities for its Georgetown citizens one job at a time - Community Impact Austin

~ Lake Travis ISD brings food from Central Texas farms to campus cafeterias - Community Impact Austin

~ Liberty Hill approves retail site plan for Target - Community Impact Austin

~ Hutto ISD hires head football coach Will Compton as athletic director - Community Impact Austin

~ The Old Mill celebrates 100-years of history in San Marcos - Community Impact Austin

~ Restore Hyper Wellness in Westlake under new ownership - Community Impact Austin

~ Judge dismisses charges against former UT Austin lecturer arrested after pro-Palestinian protest - KUT

~ On the verge of demolition, neighborhood seeks recognition for Holy Cross Hospital - Austin Monitor

~ Austin coffee shops serving up mental health awareness alongside your morning brew - KXAN

~ Georgetown area to host MLK Day events - Community Impact Austin

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings in Austin, Winter 2025 Eater Austin

~ DINING: Pour out a Mexican martini: The last Trudy's in Austin is closing KVUE

~ INTRASTATE TRAVEL: Luxury bus operator in Austin launches daily routes in Texas Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Betty Soo. Continental Club (1315 S. Congress Ave.). Show at 9:30pm. $8 cover at the door. Info here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Executive Director. Texas ABA Centers. Salary: $150k-$180k. Info / apply here.