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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 81° / L: 66°. Warming trend continues. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Zack Shields here. Very warm through Saturday; trending cooler starting on Sunday, per KVUE.

TOP NEWS

“TxDOT provides Loop 360 updates on Westlake Drive, Cedar Street construction” Community Impact Austin

“FAA data shows how understaffed Austin's airport is for air traffic controllers” Fox 7 Austin

“Austin launches on-demand bulk trash collection to improve accessibility, combat illegal dumping” Fox 7 Austin

“DWI prevention in Austin during Super Bowl weekend” Fox 7 Austin

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THE BLOTTER

“SWAT call in Northeast Austin: Barricaded subject in custody, APD says” Fox 7 Austin

“Fentanyl, meth seized from Austin home: WCSO” Fox 7 Austin

“Man arrested for evading police, driving recklessly at North Austin anti-ICE protest” Fox 7 Austin

“City adding more resources to nab car burglars, but repeat offenders still an issue” KXAN

“Man arrested after shooting man and stealing his pet French bulldog” KVUE

“Police, family hope more tips can bolster homicide case of 24-year-old man” KXAN

“18-wheeler trailer catches on fire at Tesla Gigafactory” CBS Austin

“Austin Fire Department tackles early morning blaze at Steck Avenue encampment” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“New safety measures aim to protect Austin's parks, greenbelts from crime” KVUE

“Austin sets aside $42 million for new affordable housing” Culture Map Austin

“Austin breaks ground on new urban trail, but concerns swirl over future funding” KVUE

“Forensic facility expansion to address autopsy demand in Williamson County” KXAN

BUSINESS NEWS

“Realtor.com relocating its headquarters to Austin” KVUE

“Austin-based video relay service co. ZP Better Together sold for $490M” ABJ ($)

“NoCo Hospitality files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy” ABJ ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas takes down Vanderbilt, Madison Booker records 1000th career point” The Daily Texan

TEXAS BASEBALL: “2 Longhorns named to preseason all-SEC teams, ESPN to air entire Lone Star Showdown series” KXAN

QUICK LINKS

~ Leander ISD cutting to 200 school staff jobs: 'Heavy heart and conflict in emotions' - Austin American-Statesman

~ City needs up to eight permanent supportive housing projects per year to solve homeless housing - Austin Monitor

~ Austin’s Sobering Center expands to increase rehab services - Austin Monitor

~ South Austin's Bikealot provides path to safety, sustainability - Community Impact Austin

~ City adding more resources to nab car burglars, but repeat offenders still an issue - KXAN

~ Hays County Commissioners Court passes resolution in support of countywide polling locations - Community Impact Austin

~ Two dogs rescued from Austin storm drain - KEYE

~ Running scene influence picks up the pace in Austin - Community Impact Austin

~Bastrop Beer Company promotes drink variety in family-friendly, inviting space - Community Impact Austin

~ Harmony Science Academy Georgetown on track to open this fall - Community Impact Austin

~ Hutto to open new movie theater with IMAX and bowling in May 2025 - KEYE

~ Push to consolidate city boards and commissions draws criticism from UTC - Austin Monitor

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ RESTAURANT SCENE: “The Hottest New Restaurants in Austin, February 2025” Eater Austin

~ DATE NIGHT: “T

~ ANTONE’S: “Antone's new location at Austin Bergstrom airport now open” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND

** Here are the top 7 things to do in Austin this weekend Culture Map Austin

** Austin gears up for vibrant weekend with Pardi Gras, puppy bowls and more KVUE

Fri

~ LIVE MUSIC: The Blues Specialists. Continental Club (1315 S. Congress Ave). 6:30pm. No cover!

Sat

~ TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: Texas at Vanderbilt. 12pm tip off. Airs on SEC Network.

~ FILM: 2nd Annual Shakey Graves Film Festival. Paramount Theater (713 Congress Ave). Doors 7pm, show 8pm. Tix $20 and up here.

Sun

~ HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS: Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour. H-E-B Center, Cedar Park. 12pm doors, 1pm start. Tix $39 and up here.

~ TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: #2 South Carolina at #4 Texas. Moody Center. 12pm tip off. Sold out. Tix for resale on SeatGeek here. Airs on ESPN.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Law. Texas Medical Association. Salary commensurate with experience. Info / apply here.k