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ATX PULSE 2/5/25 (free) (sponsored by 1440 Media): East Riverside Encampments Shut Down // Respiratory Virus Activity Increases // Man Targeting Young Girls Arrested // Car Burglary Suspect at Mount Bonnell Arrested // Plan to Change Downtown Roads in Development // STR Changes Coming // EVO, Marbella to SplitFeb 5th, 2025 7:25 AM
Everything you NEED TO KNOW about Austin.
Matt Mackowiak
February 05, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2025
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TODAY’S WEATHER
H: 78° / L: 64°. Cold front on the way. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Scott Fisher here. Four more weeks of winter ahead, per KXAN.
TOP NEWS
“City closes homeless encampments off East Riverside, relocates 28 people into shelters” KXAN
“Respiratory virus activity on the rise in Central Texas” KVUE
“Some Sixth Street business’ sales are dropping, but they’re ok with that – for now” KXAN
“Hamilton Pool Preserve closed for swimming due to recent rain, high bacteria levels” KVUE
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THE BLOTTER
“Man arrested, accused of misrepresenting age, sexually assaulting young girls: APD” Fox 7 Austin
“Woman arrested in connection with vehicle burglaries at Mount Bonnell: police” Fox 7 Austin
“Man convicted on 2 counts of murder in connection with 2022 Elgin double murder” KXAN
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
“Austin plan details road reconfigurations, expanded bike, pedestrian access downtown” KXAN
“Austin hears feedback on proposed ‘overhaul’ of short-term rental regulations” KXAN
“WilCo officials break ground on $90M Juvenile Justice Center expansion” Community Impact Austin
“Leander ISD to provide child care for employees in 2025-26 school year” Community Impact Austin
BUSINESS NEWS
“Siete Family Foods, recently purchased by PepsiCo, looks to be adding operations in Buda” ABJ ($)
“Austin-based parent company of EVO undergoes major transition” ABJ ($)
LOCAL SPORTS
TEXAS FOOTBALL: “National Signing Day 2025: Why Texas football — and its peers — won't be very busy” AAS ($)
QUICK LINKS
~ Austin Community College officially starts offering classes in Lockhart KXAN
~ Two people in Travis County die as high levels of flu hit Austin area; What are symptoms? - Austin American-Statesman
~ Pflugerville officials discuss future of new east side development - Community Impact Austin
~ Eye Associates of Central Texas opens first Georgetown location - Community Impact Austin
~ Georgetown ISD officials keep mental health, well-being top of mind - Community Impact Austin
~ DATA: Austin airport passenger traffic sees little change year over year - Community Impact Austin
~ Chuy's, Quik Trip: 15 business updates to know in Southwest Austin - Community Impact Austin
~ Longtime Austin venues, new learning experiences: Check out these 8 business updates in Downtown Austin - Community Impact Austin
~ JuiceLand opens second juice, smoothie shop in Round Rock - Community Impact Austin
~ Bills covering DEI, handguns draw concern from Music Commission - Austin Monitor
~ Could Jacob’s Well be closed for another summer? - KXAN
~ Austin's South Lamar Boulevard eyed for new mixed-use project - ABJ
~ APD says protest was mostly peaceful, except for a few ‘agitators’ - KXAN
~ Austin cybersecurity co. SailPoint looks to raise $1B at $11.5B valuation in IPO - ABJ
~ South Austin's newest trail is under construction. Will the Trump administration help pay for it? - Austin Monitor
AUSTIN CULTURE
~ SUPER BOWL: “Where to watch the Super Bowl in central Texas” KXAN
~ BAR SCENE: “The Best Hotel Bars in Austin” Eater Austin
~ ART: “9 Austin art exhibitions to ignite imagination this February” Culture Map Austin
WHAT TO DO TONIGHT
~ LIVE MUSIC: Lyle Lovett. Gruene Hall (Gruene, TX). Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. Tix for $105 here.
COOL JOB ALERT
~ Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Law. Texas Medical Association. No salary info provided. Info / apply here.