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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 51° / L: 46°. Chilly day, then warm up, per Fox 7 Austin. Strong cold front could bring Arctic air to Central Texas next week, per KVUE.

TOP NEWS

“Exclusive: The District, a huge and long-anticipated Round Rock project, finally moves forward” ABJ ($)

THE BLOTTER

“3 Austin capital murder suspects arrested in connection to 2024 murder” Fox 7 Austin

“Man kills woman before lighting southwest Austin apartment on fire, APD says” KXAN

“Armed suspect at large following south Austin burglary” KXAN

“Law enforcement searching for man last seen in Georgetown” KVUE

“AFD stops car fire from spreading to nearby building in Central Austin” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Parking in an Austin bike lane is now illegal thanks to new amendment” Fox 7 Austin

“Austin's Office of Police Oversight introduces 11 new commissioners at quarterly meeting” CBS Austin

“City of Bee Cave suing former city manager, developers over controversial warehouse” Fox 7 Austin

“Lockhart ISD seeks approval for $93.5 million bond to build second middle school” CBS Austin

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS BASEBALL: “Jim Schlossnagle Q&A: New Texas coach talks 2025 season, NIL and the SEC baseball scene” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

~ Local restaurants feel the love on Valentine’s Day weekend KXAN

~ DNA from previously untested sexual assault kit leads to arrest in 1993 Austin cold case - KVUE

~ Potbelly secures North Austin franchisee, still seeking more for metro expansion - ABJ

~ Kyle City Council buys more land to continue construction of Vybe Trail - Community Impact Austin

~ Southwest Austin apartment complex homicide investigation after fire - KXAN

~ Hello Sweetie BBQ closes in Georgetown, benefit planned for owner in March - Community Impact Austin

~ Council-initiated Dessau Road rezoning for nonprofit office to be returned with dueling recommendations - Austin Monitor

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ V DAY / DINING: “13 Fervently Romantic Restaurants in Austin” Eater Austin

~ AUSTIN MARATHON: “Austin Marathon prompts downtown road closures this weekend” CBS Austin

~ DINING: “Austin's Dai Due among USA Today's Restaurants of the Year” Culture Map Austin

~ DINING: “Where to Eat and Drink on South Congress in Austin” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “Austin Restaurant Closings to Know in February” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “The Best Spots for a Big, Juicy Steak in Austin” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “The Best Takeout and Delivery Food in Austin” Eater Austin

~ AUSTIN ICONS: “Home from Austin cult classic 'Dazed and Confused' is now for sale at $950K” AAS ($)

~ MUSIC FESTIVAL: “Willie Nelson's Luck Reunion announces 2025 lineup” Culture Map Austin

~ MINI GOLF: “Holey Moley tees up Texas mini-golf championship in Austin” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

Fri

~ LIVE MUSIC: Bob Schneider and the Moonlight Orchestra. ACL Live. 8pm. Tix $25 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Asleep at the Wheel (with Kathryn Legendre). Haute Spot (1501 East New Hope Drive Cedar Park). Doors 6pm, show 7pm. Tix $18.75 and up here.

~ TEXAS BASEBALL: #19 Texas vs. Louisville. Globe Life Field (Arlington, TX). 7pm. Airs on FloSports.

Sat

~ LIVE MUSIC: Nether Hour & Friends. Sagebrush (5500 S. Congress Ave.). 10pm show. $15 at the door. More info here.

~ TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: #15 Kentucky at Texas. 7pm. Moody Center. Sold out. Resale tix available here. Airs on ESPN.

~ TEXAS BASEBALL: #19 Texas vs. Ole Miss. Globe Life Field (Arlington, TX). 7pm. Airs on FloSports.

Sun

~ TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: #5 LSU at #3 Texas. Moody Center. 2pm. Sold out. Resale tix available here.

~ TEXAS BASEBALL: #19 Texas vs. #17 Oklahoma State. Globe Life Field (Arlington, TX). 6:30pm. Airs on FloSports.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Texas Monthly. Associate Editor, Culture and History. Salary: Competitive and negotiable. Info / apply here. (Deadline to apply: March 5)