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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 69° / L: 46°. Above average temps again today, per Fox 7 Austin.

TOP NEWS

“CapMetro's new fare payment system begins March 1” Fox 7 Austin

“UT, Texas A&M unite to push for more higher education funding: 'Tremendous tradition'” AAS ($)

THE BLOTTER

“Arrest made following threats against Leander ISD middle school” KVUE

“Police seek help identifying suspect in Dec. robbery at 7-Eleven” CBS Austin

“Former Eanes ISD music teacher arrested for alleged online crimes against children” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Council will likely delay implementing new STR rules pending legislative action” Austin Monitor

“Austin opened up police misconduct files. Now, state lawmakers want to lock them back up” KUT

“Landowners of nearly a century make deal with the city of Austin to protect it” KXAN

“Lake Travis ISD names Steve Flores as interim superintendent, begins superintendent search” Community Impact Austin

“Georgetown launches new app for residents to connect with city” Fox 7 Austin

BUSINESS NEWS

“Austin co. plans $5B investment to bring 1,000 jobs to New Mexico” ABJ ($)

“‘A gut-wrenching feeling’: Family learns two data centers coming to rural Hays County” KXAN

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: “Tre Johnson's record-setting night not enough for Longhorns” AAS ($)

TEXAS A&M MEN’S BASKETBALL: “Aggies fight late but lose to Commodores” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

~ Council calls for new downtown Austin strategy amid wave of major projects - Community Impact Austin

~ Pottery studio chain Color Me Mine eyes Austin metro for franchise-based expansion - ABJ

~ Spotlight will shine on Tim Crowley at 2025 Commercial Real Estate Awards - ABJ

~ Bastrop ISD school bus overhaul: What you need to know - Community Impact Austin

~ Exhibit to showcase women who shaped Bastrop County - Community Impact Austin

~ Meeting the demand: new program builds pipeline of skilled workers to Austin’s construction industry - Community Impact Austin

~ Austin ISD eyes $1.5M YMCA lease to tackle budget shortfall - KVUE

~ Austin Transit Partnership presents pedestrian features, changes to stops in revised Project Connect plan - Austin Monitor

~ Exhibit to showcase women who shaped Bastrop County - Community Impact Austin

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ WEEKEND PLANS: “Here are the top 7 things to do in Austin this weekend” Culture Map Austin

~ BEST HAPPY HOURS: “The Best Happy Hours in Austin for Affordable Drinks and Eats” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “Aba to open sister restaurant Ēma at Domain Northside in fall 2025” Community Impact Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Neal McCoy (with Timothy Howls and Jake Bush). Haute Spot (1501 East New Hope Drive, Cedar Park). Doors 5pm, show 6pm. Tix $26.50 and up here.

~ TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: #1 Texas at Mississippi State (Starkville,, MS). 6:30pm tip off. Airs on SEC Network +.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Texas Medical Association. Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Law. No salary info provided. Info / apply here.