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TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 56° / L: 53°. Storms and heavy rain likely. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Zack Shields here. Severe risk and minor flood threat for Central Texas this week, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Austin saw 'solid' economic activity in 2024 — here's what to expect in 2025” ABJ ($)

“Nate Paul's sentencing date set” ABJ ($)

“Austin's Waterloo Greenway project aims to boost walkability, reduce congestion” CBS Austin

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THE BLOTTER

“Austin police searching for aggravated robbery suspect” Fox 7 Austin

“Austin Police identify 19-year-old victim in 4th homicide of 2025” Fox 7 Austin

“ATX court hearing expected for suspect in 2023 shooting spree that left 6 dead” Fox 7 Austin

“Williamson County man sentenced to 20 years in prison for child sex assault” KXAN

“New Braunfels police arrest trio after theft and car crash near I-35” CBS Austin

“Two injured in head-on collision on FM 1431 in Lago Vista” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“At least $350M over 10 years: Austin City Council to vote on homelessness spending” KXAN

“Task force delays decision on possible 2025 environmental bond package” Austin Monitor

“Round Rock ISD budget flips from deficit to surplus with land sale” KVUE

“Affordable housing plan for teachers approved alongside Hays CISD bond proposal” CBS Austin

OTHER NEWS

“City of Austin opens Hartman bridge over Waller Creek” KXAN

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS ATHLETICS: “Texas athletics set school records for revenue, expenses in 2024. Here's why” AAS ($)

TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas women's basketball: Longhorns move up in rankings after a gauntlet week” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

~ Living Streets Program updates include new funding and street closure modifications - Austin Monitor

~ Stuffed Cajun Meat Market brings taste of New Orleans to Cedar Park - Community Impact Austin

~ Austin political candidates raised $2.6M, spent $3.1M on 2024 elections - Community Impact Austin

~ Hutto ISD approves recruiting, hiring incentives for 2025-26 school year - Community Impact Austin

~ Auto shop Rush Automotive now open in Georgetown - Community Impact Austin

~ Texas Roadhouse opens new location in Kyle - Community Impact Austin

~ Eight Brewing raises millions of dollars - ABJ

~ Cousin Louie’s to serve Italian family recipes to Dripping Springs in February - Community Impact Austin

~ Norovirus, the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea, is spreading in Austin - KUT

~ Advocates urge immigrants in Austin to plan – but not panic – over new Trump orders - Austin Monitor

~ Cedar Park woman forfeits $4M in assets after using Facebook group to defraud cat owners - KVUE

~ H-E-B sets sights on bigger Dripping Springs store - ABJ

~ Texas substitute teacher under investigation after allegedly asking ICE to deport students - Austin American-Statesman

~ Neighbors seek reversal of site plan approval for Bull Creek office building - Austin Monitor

Williamson County man sentenced to 20 years in prison for child sex assault - KXAN

‘It saddens me’: Protesters take to the Texas Capitol after ICE operations in Austin - KXAN

~ Austin police chief: Feds say Austin ICE arrests were for 'wanted violent offenders' - Austin American-Statesman

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: Austin Restaurant Closings to Know for January Eater Austin

~ BBQ: Micklethwait Barbecue holds grand opening in East Austin Eater Austin

~ FILM PRODUCTION: Austin keeps major role as a top 10 movie-making city Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ TWO STEP LESSONS: Beginner two step lessons. Sagebrush (5500 S Congress Ave). 7pm. Free to attend. Info here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Assistant Director of Operations. Travis County. Salary: $111,626.45 - $147,905.04 annually. Info / apply here.