ATX PULSE 1/22/25 (free): Snow, Ice Melt But Cold Temps Remain // Area Schools Reopen // ATX Office Vacancies at Record High // Suspect Arrested in Downtown Gas Station Gang Murder // BS&W in RR to Double in Size // Horns Outlast #23 Mizzou in Big Home Win

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 52° / L: 31°. Freezing mornings, warmer days. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Zack Shields here.

TOP NEWS

“As winter weather hits Austin, area sees school closures, flight cancellations and more” AAS ($)

“Interstate reopens after 18-wheeler stalls, spills fuel on northbound I-35 near Onion Creek” KXAN

“School closures: Districts delay classes on 1/22 due to winter weather” Fox 7 Austin

“Office vacancies in Austin at record highs to start 2025” ABJ ($)

THE BLOTTER

“Suspect arrested in downtown Austin gas station shooting, third homicide of 2025” CBS Austin

“Fire in empty Austin church was the result of people trying to stay warm, AFD says” KVUE

“Fire crews work to contain chimney fire in West Austin” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Round Rock acquires land for residential development” Community Impact Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Round Rock hospital to double in size when it opens a second tower in February” AAS ($)

“Large logistics facility TransPak opens in Manor, bringing 75 to 100 new jobs” AAS ($)

“Austin-based SailPoint heading back to the stock market” ABJ ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Texas basketball vs Missouri: Horns make clutch plays in first win over ranked foe” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

~ Austin Water: Water main break caused by burst pipe in Central Austin - KVUE

~ Loro now offering Southeast Asian, Japanese flavors at Domain Northside - Community Impact Austin

~ Memo highlights needs, gaps in achieving city’s climate goals by 2040 - Austin Monitor

~ Georgetown-based Mosquito Hunters now providing services to Williamson, Travis County areas - Community Impact Austin

~ As Texas Legislature gets underway, here's what ACC seeks, fears this legislative session - Austin American-Statesman

~ San Antonio’s Stout House to bring neighborhood craft beer, bar concept to North Austin - Community Impact Austin

~ Future of Georgian Acres Mobility Hub still up in the air, with final updates to come this spring - Austin Monitor

~ Objections arise over Project Connect’s plan to use parkland - Austin Monitor

~ Journal Profile: ABOR President Brandy Wuensch has lived the Austin experience - ABJ

~ Georgetown-based Metro Service Pros now providing home remodels across Austin area - Community Impact Austin

~ Tax preparation business opens in Pflugerville - Community Impact Austin

~ Round Rock ISD updates policy for parent notification of 'violent events' - Community Impact Austin

~ Tex-Mex restaurant Chuy's opens newest location in Hutto - Community Impact Austin

~ Investigation underway after pair of homes catch fire in southwest Austin - KVUE

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ AUSTIN RODEO: “Entertainment announced for Rodeo Austin 2025” KVUE

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Communications Director. Austin Housing Authority. Salary: $100k. Info / apply here.