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FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2025

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 61° / L: 34°. Temps slowing rising. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Scott Fisher here. Weekend cold front boosts rain chances, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Austin officials prep for major projects to disrupt the status quo of downtown business” ABJ ($)

“Congress Avenue redesign plan: Austin Mobility Committee briefed on recommendations” Fox 7 Austin

“Austin to Asia? Talks to bring nonstop flights to AUS ‘incredibly productive’” KXAN

“Advocates seek volunteers to help count ATX homeless population” CBS Austin

“UT Austin unveils revolutionary water facility to cut water usage while saving millions” KVUE

THE BLOTTER

“One injured in SE Austin shooting, another person detained” CBS Austin

“Cyclist found lying in the street in Northwest Austin; APD asking for help” Fox 7 Austin

“Dog dies after being left outside in winter weather without food and water: WCSO” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“‘The risk is real’: Austin to vote on wildfire mitigation contracts for city park land” KXAN

“Austin ISD issues guidance to staff after federal immigration policy changes” KXAN

“Police response to mental health emergencies being discussed by city, state” KXAN

“Laine, Ganguly to see no penalties for ethics violations over election filings” Austin Monitor

“Hays CISD considers $986 million bond amid rapid enrollment growth” CBS Austin

“Georgetown ISD moves forward with $852K in projects funded by unspent 2021 bond funds” Community Impact Austin

“Four new death investigators begin job in Williamson County” Fox 7 Austin

“Jarrell neighborhood frustrated after they say their annual fees quadrupled” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL SPORTS

AUSTIN FC: “Austin FC signs free-agent midfielder, extends Kolmanič’s contract 1 more year again” KXAN

TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: “Jones’ double-double, Booker’s clutch shot lifts No. 7 Texas over No. 17 Tennessee 80-76” KXAN

TEXAS SOFTBALL: “Texas softball starts season ranked No. 1, 3 players on national award watch list” KXAN

QUICK LINKS

~ Former Alamo Drafthouse exec to lead Austin-based Restore Hyper Wellness - ABJ

~ Buc-ee's suing North Texas-based gas station chain over trademark infringement - KVUE

~ Joint Sustainability Committee looks at agricultural land acquisition and preservation - Austin Monitor

~ Liberty Hill ISD considers more calendar options with 4-day school weeks - Community Impact Austin

~ New areas at Enchanted Rock could open as soon as this fall after park more than doubles in size - Austin Monitor

~ Planning Commission OKs re-rezoning in Montopolis - Austin Monitor

~ Austin emergency resource program expands as community-wide network - Community Impact Austin

~ Median home prices mixed for areas of Lake Travis, Westlake in December - Community Impact Austin

~ Best Brains Learning Centers opens location in the Lake Travis area - Community Impact Austin

~ West Lake Hills joins Texas’ emergency assistance program - Community Impact Austin

~ Corinne now serving American fare at The Domain - Community Impact Austin

~ Office vacancies in Austin at record highs to start 2025 - KXAN

~ New $47M Buc-ee's in San Marcos to break ground next week, will be among biggest in Texas - Austin American-Statesman

~ Rates increase along 6 toll lanes across the Austin metro - Community Impact Austin

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ AUSTIN DINING SCENE: Here Are Austin’s 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists Eater Austin

~ PIZZA: The Best Pizzas in Austin Eater Austin

~ AUSTINITE HONORED: Austin musician and Black Pumas member Adrian Quesada nominated for 2025 Oscar KVUE

~ UT-AUSTIN: UT Austin's Architecture & Planning Library to be named for Texas' first Black architect KVUE

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND

Fri

~ PRO WRESTLING: WWE Smackdown. Moody Center. 6:30pm. TIx $35 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Travis. ACL Live. 8pm. Tix $39.50 and up here.

Sat

~ TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: #13 Texas A&M at Texas. Moody Center. Tip at 1:30pm. Resale tIx $67 and up here.

Sun

No recommendations.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Deputy Communications Director. Office of the Governor. Salary: $11,916.67-$12,250.00/monthly. Info / apply here.