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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 37° / L: 23°. Very cold temperatures for the rest of the week, per Fox 7 Austin.

TOP NEWS

“Family of murder victim speaks out after suspect's bond increased to $100,000” CBS Austin

“UT System names Jim Davis as UT-Austin’s interim president” Texas Tribune

“ERCOT expects this week's tightest power situation Thursday morning” CBS Austin

“Hearst to purchase Austin American-Statesman from Gannett, expanding footprint in Texas” AAS ($)

THE BLOTTER

“Two people and a dog rescued from 3-alarm fire at South Austin condos, 15 displaced” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Power restored to thousands in NW Austin” CBS Austin

“Homeless Strategy Office intensifies efforts to protect vulnerable during record freeze” CBS Austin

“Austin city manager to hold town halls to discuss city's budget” CBS Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Austin-based Endeavor launches new hotel acquisition and development arm after purchase” ABJ ($)

“SailPoint's IPO: A brief celebration and then back to business” ABJ ($)

“New lounge space coming to Austin airport as part of expansion” ABJ ($)

2025

“1 incumbent, 3 new candidates file for Eanes ISD board election” Community Impact Austin

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS BASKETBALL: “Why Kevin Durant thinks Austin is a ‘basketball city’” KXAN

CENTRAL TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: “UIL boys basketball playoff pairings, schedules and results for Austin-area teams” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

~ See live map of road conditions, closures as Texas braces for mid-week Arctic blast - Austin American-Statesman

~ Lakeway adopts new policy on using AI for city work - Austin American-Statesman

~ No May election to be held for San Marcos CISD board of trustees - Community Impact Austin

~ Westwood SunDancers host Central Austin Challenge - Austin American-Statesman

~ Audit and Finance seeks more input before voting on board and commission changes - Austin Monitor

~ Wind chill drops to -25 degrees in parts of Texas. See highs, lows by region - Austin American-Statesman

~ No applicants yet for Bastrop Mayor as deadline approaches - Community Impact Austin

~ Bastrop ISD trustee election nears; one seat contested - Community Impact Austin

~ Planning Commission bucks opposition to recommend DB90 for Red River plots - Austin Monitor

~ Hays CISD to cancel trustee election - Community Impact Austin

~ Cold snap: 4 people transported to hospital by EMS, nearly 400 utilize overnight shelters - KXAN

~ Austin lottery win raises questions about third-party courier services - KVUE

~ Rolling strong: Central Austin’s Clown Dog Bikes geared up for 25 years of service - Community Impact Austin

~ High-crash intersection in South Austin receives safety improvements - Community Impact Austin

~ Austin-based Estilo Boutique celebrates 20 years, sees expansion - Community Impact Austin

~ Austin group ride-sharing startup secures seed investment led by Mark Cuban - ABJ

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ EAST AUSTIN: “15 Spots to Eat and Drink in Austin’s East Side” Eater Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ SPURS IN AUSTIN: Phoenix at San Antonio. Moody Center. 8:30pm tip off. Tix $64 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: David Gray (with Sierra Spirit). ACL Live. Show 8pm. Tix $60 and up here.

~ LIVE MUSIC: Gipsy Kings. Paramount Theater (713 Congress Ave). Doors 7pm, show 8pm. Tix $62.50 and up here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Travis County. Voter Registration Outreach Program Coordinator. $56,687.32 Annually. Info / apply here.