ATX PULSE 1/20/25 (free): Widespread School Closures Tuesday as ATX Prepares for Ice, Snow // Whitney Wolfe Herd Returns as CEO of Bumble // Police Investigating Homicide at Citgo Downtown // Body Found After S. Congress Tent Fire // The Trail Conservancy Names New CEO // Sark Contract Extended

TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 41° / L: 17°. Freezing temperatures and some snow. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Zack Shields here. Winter storm brings light snow showers tonight, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“School closures: Districts to close campuses due to winter weather” Fox 7 Austin

“Fallen power lines cause traffic delays on E Stassney and Nuckols Crossing Road” CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Austin police investigating homicide at downtown gas station” Fox 7 Austin

“Body found after Austin firefighters put out tent fire in South Austin” Fox 7 Austin

“Residents evacuate after attic fire in SW Austin house” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“City of Pflugerville breaks ground on Downtown East Project” ABJ ($)

OTHER NEWS

“The Trail Conservancy appoints new CEO” ABJ ($)

BUSINESS NEWS

“Whitney Wolfe Herd is returning as CEO of dating and networking app Bumble” ABJ ($)

“Initial phase of redeveloped Alcoa plant site could be complete by late 2026” ABJ ($)

“Dallas-based developer aims to shift Manor Downs industrial project to Manor's jurisdiction” ABJ ($)

“Dan's Hamburgers gearing up for demolitions to rebuild bigger and better”  ABJ ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian agrees to contract extension, reports say” Fox 7 Austin

QUICK LINKS

~ Central Texans urged to prepare as winter storm prompts emergency operations - KVUE

~ WilCo opens emergency operations center Jan. 20 - Community Impact Austin

~ Report: Quinn Ewers turned down $8 million NIL transfer deal to enter draft - Austin American-Statesman

~ Austin Energy to install hundreds of EV charging ports with $15M federal grant - Community Impact Austin

~ MLK oratory competition held in Austin - KVUE

~ New friends and brain power: Austin seniors reap social, physical benefits of pickleball - Community Impact Austin

~ Downtown Commissioners weigh in on Sixth Street plan - Austin Monitor

~ Developer looks to change designs for The District in Round Rock - Community Impact Austin

~ Extension to Old Settlers Boulevard underway in Round Rock - Community Impact Austin

~ City of Buda to expand Seniors Taking A Ride Program to extraterritorial jurisdiction - Community Impact Austin

~ Traffic alert: Road closures set for 2 events over MLK weekend in Austin - Community Impact Austin

~ Robert Lee retires from Pearlstone Partners, new CEO announced - ABJ

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “The 12 best barbecue restaurants in Austin” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “These 10 Valentine's Day dining specials in Austin extend the holiday” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Soul Man Sam (with Brad Stivers). Antones, 305 E. 5th St). Doors 7pm, show 8pm. Show 9pm. $15 tix here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Vice President, Development. American Heart Association. No salary info provided. Info / apply here.