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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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P.S. Sorry about Friday, it COULD NOT be helped.

TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 74° / L: 44°. Warmer weather returns, per Fox 7 Austin. Major warm-up for the week ahead in Central Texas, per KVUE.

TOP NEWS

“Sen. Eckhardt questions Travis County DA after untimely indictment for murder suspect” KXAN

“Dead wild bird tests positive for bird flu in Hays County” CBS Austin

“Hays County warns of possible measles exposure in San Marcos” Fox 7 Austin

“Visitor tests positive for measles after UTSA campus tour, prompting San Antonio community alert” KVUE

THE BLOTTER

“APD searching for suspect in connection to a robbery of a mobile store in South Austin” CBS Austin

“One person injured after shooting in NE Austin” CBS Austin

“Firefighters, EMS respond to E Austin fire; two treated for minor injuries” CBS Austin

“Firefighters extinguish mattress fire in East Austin home” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“SXSW, public safety leaders detail road closures and prep for festival season” Austin Monitor

“Rollingwood Police confront vehicle theft and recruitment challenges” Community Impact Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Adam Messer, new head of Dell Children's, ready for hospital to grow into maturity” AAS ($)

“2 data centers being planned in San Marcos area, officials say” ABJ ($)

“Developers pitch 257-acre 'destination' project in Hutto” ABJ ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Steve Sarkisian says no to Texas Longhorns spring football game” KXAN

AUSTIN FC: “Austin FC vs Sporting Kansas City: 5 thoughts from Verde & Black's win to open MLS season” AAS ($)

TEXAS BASEBALL: “No. 16 Texas sweeps Ivy League opponent, faces former Big 12 rival in Vegas” KXAN

TEXAS BASKETBALL: “Finally! South Carolina MBB upends Texas to earn first SEC win. 3 observations’” The State

SAN ANTONIO SPURS: “Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to miss remainder of season after blood clot diagnosis’” AP

QUICK LINKS

~ As political winds shift, Austin braces for renewable energy impact - KXAN

~ Austin-area housing market poised for another stable year, experts say - Austin American-Statesman

~ Affordable apartments: New complex opens in Southeast Austin with below-market rents - Austin American-Statesman

~ Downtown Commission wants all-new plan to address needs of city core - Austin Monitor

~ Empower Kidz Drop-In Childcare coming soon to Lakeway area - Community Impact Austin

~ Under threat of a federal freeze, city staff says they’re staying the course on infrastructure grants - Austin Monitor

~ Austin’s new CapMetro Rapid lines debut with buses every 20 minutes - KUT

~ Man charged after allegedly threatening to shoot up Joe Rogan's Austin comedy club - KVUE

~ Potential federal funding cuts could hit health-related research at UT - ABJ

~ $105M federal grant for Austin’s I-35 ‘cap and stitch’ project on shaky ground - KXAN

~ Hays County Food Bank holds annual gala, updates on relocation - Community Impact Austin

~2 incumbents, 1 former board member file for May Dripping Springs ISD board election - Community Impact Austin

~ UT-Austin researchers told to halt work on $6.1M worth of projects due to Trump orders - Austin American-Statesman

~ Silicon Labs wins Texas CHIPS Act funds to expand here - ABJ

~ Harbor Health opens 2 express care clinics in Central, South Austin - Community Impact Austin

~ Georgetown officials approve ride-hail voucher program within city limits - Community Impact Austin

~ Kyle City Council votes to relocate live oak tree to make way for road improvements - Community Impact Austin

1 person dies after being hit by a vehicle in Lakeway - KVUE

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “The Best Late-Night Food in Austin” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “New restaurant The Greek Bar brings Mediterranean flavor to South Austin” Culture Map Austin

~ TACOS: “The 28 Best Tacos in Austin” Eater Austin

~ MARGARITAS: “Central Texas residents’ favorite spots to grab a margarita” KXAN

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: #2 Texas at Georgia. 6pm. Airs on SEC Network.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Texas Department of Health and Human Services (HHSC). Long Term Services and Supports Special Projects Policy Analyst. Salary: $4,523.16 - $7,253.83 / monthly. Info / apply here.