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MONDAY, FEBRUARY10, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 57° / L: 53°. Today’s forecast: Fall spring ends, and chill returns, per Fox 7 Austin. Cool start to next week; Rain chances return Tuesday and Wednesday, per KVUE.

TOP NEWS

“Austin community unites to combat wildfires with Firewise program” KVUE

“Construction to close Southbound MoPac exit to Steck Avenue starting week of Feb. 10” KXAN

“TxDOT provides Loop 360 updates on Westlake Drive, Cedar Street construction” ABJ ($)

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THE BLOTTER

“Man arrested after stabbing, burning victim's body in SE Austin encampment fire” CBS Austin

“Suspect in custody after murder in San Marcos: SMPD,” Fox 7 Austin

“No threat determined after false bomb threat at Leander High School” CBS Austin

“Crash near COTA injures 2 adults, 1 child: ATCEMS” Fox 7 Austin

“Spicewood resident charged with over 40 graffiti crimes involving swastikas, hate symbols” CBS Austin

“Austin Police Department looking for suspect in October aggravated assault in E Austin” CBS Austin

“DNA evidence links man to 2003 sexual assault of Austin woman in Arizona” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Lake Travis ISD superintendent resigns after misconduct allegations” Fox 7 Austin

“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

“Georgetown says more than 90,000 gallons of wastewater spilled into Berry Creek” Fox 7 Austin

“TEA certification cheating scheme: 2 Del Valle ISD teachers under investigation” Fox 7 Austin

2025

“$402.3M bond package on ballot for Dripping Springs ISD voters this May” Community Impact Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“SolarWinds to be taken private in $4.4B private equity deal” ABJ ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: “No. 4 Texas knocks off No. 2 South Carolina to forge 3-way tie atop SEC standings” AP

TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas has lost 3 of last 4 SEC games, falls to Vanderbilt 86-78” KXAN

TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas has lost 3 of last 4 SEC games, falls to Vanderbilt 86-78” AAS ($)

TEXAS A&M BASEBALL: “Texas A&M baseball: Aggies' First Pitch Scrimmage, includes stars old and new” AAS ($)

TEXAS SOFTBALL: “Top-ranked Longhorns end 3-city road trip unbeaten at 6-0” KXAN

SEC CONFERENCE: “SEC reports 2024 fiscal year deficit after expansion payments to Texas, Oklahoma” USA Today

QUICK LINKS

~ Resource Management Commission recommends against proposed merge - 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

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

~ 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

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ CMT AWARDS: “CMT Music Awards in Austin paused for 2025: report” KXAN

~ ANTONE’S: “Beloved blues club Antone's opens new stage and bar at Austin airport” Culture Map Austin

~ INTRIGUE: “Will the Next Season of ‘The Bear’ Be Visiting Austin?” Eater Austin

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND

~ LIVE MUSIC: Soul Man Sam (with Brad Stivers). Antones, 305 E. 5th St). Doors 7pm, show 8pm. $10 tix here.

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