ATX PULSE 1/29/25 (free): Police Chief Davis: APD Has No Role in Enforcing Immigration Raids // Confusion as Campbell Elementary School Sub Bus Driver Takes Kids to Wrong School // Austin Water Temporarily Fixes Broken Gate at Buchanan Dam // Eanes ISD to Make Permanent Changes to Fix $6.3M Deficit

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 70° / L: 62°. More rain on the way. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Leslie London here.

TOP NEWS

“'APD does not have a role in enforcing that,' Chief Davis on immigration operations in ATX” CBS Austin

“Campbell Elementary parents say children were 'kidnapped' by substitute bus driver Tuesday” Fox 7 Austin

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THE BLOTTER

“Man shot, killed by deputy for holding his wife at gunpoint: TCSO” Fox 7 Austin

“Lampasas ISD staff resigns amid investigation into inappropriate conduct with a student” CBS Austin

“Woman injured in North Austin 3-vehicle crash dies almost a month later: APD” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin Water contractors temporarily fix broken gate at Longhorn Dam” Fox 7 Austin

“City of Austin set to update long-term housing goals with federal grant” KXAN

“Eanes ISD to make permanent changes to fix $6.3M budget deficit” Fox 7 Austin

“Mike Lugo appointed as new Williamson County fire marshal” CBS Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Downtown project dubbed '6th & Walsh' could bring new retail, restaurants and housing” ABJ ($)

“Delta to add three nonstop flights from Austin to Augusta for Masters Tournament” KXAN

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: Golden: “Tre Johnson can be second-best one-and-done in Texas basketball history behind KD” AAS ($)

TEXAS A&M MEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas A&M vs Oklahoma basketball: Aggies use rebounding, tough defense for SEC win” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

~ 'No immigrant is safe' | Austin-area advocates ramp up efforts after ICE's targeted operations - KVUE

~ First YMCA Tomorrow Academy now enrolling students in Four Points - Community Impact Austin

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

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

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

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

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

~ 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 Roadhouse opens new location in Kyle - Community Impact Austin

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

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

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

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: The 13 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Austin Eater Austin

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

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ SOCIAL COMMENTARY: An Evening with Fran Leibowitz (in conversation with Andy Langer). Paramount Theater (713 Congress Ave). Doors 6pm, show 7pm. Tix $40 and up here.

~ TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: Texas at #23 Mississippi. 8pm tip off. Airs on ESPN2.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Assistant City Manager. City of Bee Cave. Salary: $153,207.00 - $210,000.00 annually. Info / apply here.