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MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 79° / L: 64°. Warm temperatures continue, with ran possible later this week, per Fox 7 Austin. Extreme fire danger for Central Texas on Tuesday, per KVUE.

TOP NEWS

“Spring festival season to supercharge Austin economy” KXAN

“City officials confirm first measles case in Austin” CBS Austin

“Austin Parks Foundation hosts citywide park cleanup event” KXAN

“Imagine Muny concert raises money to save historic Austin golf course” KXAN

“St. Edward's in Austin gains research university status” KVUE

THE BLOTTER

“Barricaded subject in Northwest Austin 'peacefully' surrenders: APD” CBS Austin

“1 person detained after large NE Austin fire at abandoned apartment complex” Fox 7 Austin

“Cedar Park bank robbery suspect arrested” Fox 7 Austin

“Woman killed in Georgetown; WCSO investigating”Fox 7 Austin

“Two adults, three children injured after being ejected during collision in NW Austin” CBS Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Here's why AISD officials say budget deficit cost-cutting could hit classrooms this fall” AAS ($)

“Amid ongoing measles concerns, Austin ISD’s vaccination rate is below target for its youngest students” KUT

“Williamson County breaks ground on new CR 255 project” KVUE

BUSINESS NEWS

“Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lands on moon after 45-day trip” Fox 7 Austin

“Proposed PUD near downtown moves a step closer to approval” ABJ ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: “No. 1 Texas clinches share of SEC regular season title in 1st season” KXAN

TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas basketball vs Georgia: Longhorns' NCAA Tournament hopes take hit with lopsided loss” AAS ($)

TEXAS SOFTBALL: “No. 2 Texas notches 20th win of the season with 10th run-rule victory” KXAN

TEXAS BASEBALL: “Texas offense comes alive in Vegas, finishes perfect weekend 15-6 over Illinois” KXAN

NASCAR / COTA: “Christopher Bell wins at COTA, overtaking Kyle Busch with 6 laps left” KXAN

CENTRAL TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: “St. Michael’s tops Dallas Parish Episcopal for TAPPS 6A boys hoops title” KXAN

QUICK LINKS

~ “Austin Parks Foundation's 2025 series returns with expanded events across city parks” CBS Austin

~ Led by nation's No. 1 recruit, Lubbock Monterey beats Liberty Hill in 5A DII title game - Austin American-Statesman

~ Round Rock City Council, Chamber hear 53 economic strategies - Austin American-Statesman

~ Documents reveal second arrest in Austin elementary school threat - KXAN

~ As office vacancies soar, city leaders and businesses adjust to keep downtown Austin alive - KUT

~ Travis County reinforces substance use treatment and overdose reduction programs - Community Impact Austin

~ $4.3 million contract jump-starts CapMetro’s dreams of all-electric fleet - Community Impact Austin

~ Council solidifies transparency in labor talks over APA’s opposition - Austin Monitor

~ San Marcos opens downtown parking surveys - Community Impact Austin

~ Riverbend Event Barn to open in Cedar Creek, offering 15,000 square feet of scenic event space - Community Impact Austin

~ D1 Training begins offering sports, strength training to athletes in Cedar Park - Community Impact Austin

~ Updates to erosion protections coming to Council - Austin Monitor

~ East Austin restaurant Poeta bids farewell to space in The Frances Modern Inn - Community Impact Austin

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ POP UP: “The Viral Dubai Chocolate Bar Is Making an Appearance at SXSW” Eater Austin

~ MUSEUMS: “2 Central Texas museums named to list of best history museums in the US“ KVUE

~ PHILANTHROPY: “Amplify Austin Day aims to raise $10M for 700 local nonprofits in 2025” Culture Map Austin

~ TASTEMAKER AWARDS: “All of the Austin nominees vying for 2025 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards” Culture Map Austin

~ DINING / SXSW: “Eater Austin’s Tips for Getting the Most Out of SXSW 2025” Eater Austin

~ DINING / SXSW: “Where to Eat and Drink Around the Austin Convention Center” Eater Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Blue Monday w/ Soul Man Sam & Bret Coats. Antones (305 E. 5th Street). Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. $10 tix here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Texas Facilities Commission. Program Specialist. Salary: $63,000/annual. Info / apply here.