ATX PULSE 2/12/25 (free) (sponsored by TX Flyover): 6 Arrested in Nov. 2024 Capital Murder Case // Local Group Files Bid for WNBA Team // ATX Council to Consider Allowing Small Scale Housing // AFD Rescues 3 Adults, 1 Dog as Tent Swept Away in East Bouldin Creek // Saronic to Hire 400 in Austin to Build Navy Ships // #3 Bama Blows Out Texas Men's Bball as Fans Leave Early

TOP NEWS

“3 adults, 1 dog rescued from tent swept away in south Austin” KXAN

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THE BLOTTER

“6 arrested for capital murder in deadly November 2024 shooting: APD, U.S. Marshals” Fox 7 Austin

“2 found dead after 3rd floor apartment fire extinguished in SW Austin” Fox 7 Austin

“2 people found dead inside Elgin home: police” Fox 7 Austin

“Known Austin drug dealer with history of threats against APD officers arrested” CBS Austin

“Round Rock road rage shooting suspect identified: police” Fox 7 Austin

“Woman says her French bulldog was stolen during a violent break-in in northeast Austin” KVUE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Austin City Council considers small-scale housing to ease crisis” CBS Austin

“Austin's Ethics Review Commission dismisses complaints against Siegel and Faddis without prejudice” Austin Monitor

“Hays CISD Elementary teacher let go after dragging student by the arm” KXAN

BUSINESS NEWS

“Saronic to use huge new facility in Austin to ramp up production, hire hundreds” ABJ ($)

“Austin group officially submits bid for WNBA team, with big-name investors” ABJ ($)

“Southwest Airlines to launch nonstop Austin-Jacksonville route in October” KXAN

“New multifamily project planned as crews demolish old Strait Music building” ABJ ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: “No. 2 Alabama explodes on offense, pounds Texas 103-80 as fans make early exit” KXAN

TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas women's basketball: Longhorns' Sunday win over South Carolina draws record viewers” AAS ($)

TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL: “Texas A&M football recruiting: Xavier Tiller, a 4-star TE, decommits from Aggies” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

~ Tuna sold at H-E-B, Costco and Trader Joe's recalled over botulism concerns - KVUE

~ St. David’s becomes first Central Texas hospital to offer new liver cancer therapy - Community Impact Austin

~ Casita’s Cafe now serving coffee and sweet treats in North Austin - Community Impact Austin

~ Austin's responses to mental health calls under review with aim to reduce police involvement - Community Impact Austin

~ Kyle City Council discusses roundabout beautification - Community Impact Austin

~ Former Cedar Park mayor joins state advisory council - Community Impact Austin

~ Genuine Joe Coffeehouse in North Austin finds new home - Community Impact Austin

~ Measles outbreak in Texas affecting children. Here are symptoms parents should watch for - Austin American-Statesman

~ Dai Due named to USA TODAY's 2025 Restaurants of the Year list. See inside restaurant. - Austin American-Statesman

~ New multifamily project planned as crews demolish old Strait Music building - ABJ

~ Firefly Aerospace to add 50 new employees thanks to $8.2M Texas Space Commission grant - ABJ

~ NWS issues flood advisory in Travis and surrounding counties after unexpectedly heavy rain - Austin American-Statesman

~ Disability committee questions scooter safety amid improvements by Lime - Austin Monitor

~ 'Kim Possible' actress reveals she was shot in her eye during a birthday party in Austin - KVUE

~ Affordable townhomes in South Austin to offer homeownership to ‘critical workforce’ - Community Impact Austin

~ Austin Fire Department swiftly extinguishes apartment kitchen fire with sprinkler system - KEYE

~ City of Kyle increases speed limit on I-35 northbound frontage road - Community Impact Austin

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ CITY LIFE: “Here's why Austin's Lady Bird Lake is green this week” Culture Map Austin

~ DINING: “Austin Restaurant Openings to Know This February” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “Where to Eat Amazing Sushi in Austin” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “Austin sushi restaurants make Yelp's 2025 Top 100 Places to Eat list” Fox 7 Austin

~ BARBIE: “It's a Barbie world in Austin: Free cookies plus how to get tickets for Malibu Barbie Cafe” AAS ($)

WHAT TO DO TODAY/TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: William Harries Graham, Jon Dee Graham and Carrie Bruce (of Calliope Musicals). Continental Club (1315 S. Congress Ave.). Show at 9:30pm. $8 cover at the door. More info here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Deputy Chief of Health Operations. Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Compensation based on education and experience. Info / apply here.