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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025

Compiled by Matt Mackowiak

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 73° / L: 49°. Warm and windy, per Fox 7 Austin. Less wind, lower fire risk… but not out of the woods yet, per KXAN.

TOP NEWS

“Multiple fires started around Central Texas during Red Flag Warning” KVUE

“High winds leave over 31,000 Austin Energy customers without power” CBS Austin

“Opportunity Austin appoints new chairman” ABJ ($)

“115K gallons of wastewater overflow near northwest Austin neighborhood” KXAN

“Is it safe to travel to Mexico for spring break? Here's what the US Embassy says” USA Today

“CapMetro to extend rail service hours during SXSW” CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Akins Early College High School student shot near campus, one person detained” CBS Austin

“One dead in crash involving fire engine near Austin airport” CBS Austin

“Crash involving Austin fire vehicle kills 1, hospitalizes another: APD” Fox 7 Austin

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Central Texas crews respond to multiple fires, increased staffing due to high winds” KXAN

“Public Safety Commission 'concerned and excited' about progress from Office of Police Oversight” Austin Monitor ($)

BUSINESS NEWS

“Dallas-based firm may develop property adjacent to Samsung plant in Taylor” ABJ ($)

“3D printed homes coming to Austin's Mueller neighborhood” Culture Map Austin

“Appeal filed in legal case related to Round Rock's incentives deal with Dell” ABJ ($)

LOCAL SPORTS

TEXAS MEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas vs Mississippi State: Longhorns keep NCAA Tournament hopes alive with OT win” AAS ($)

TEXAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas basketball: While 'leading from the front,' Madison Booker earns SEC's top honor” AAS ($)

TEXAS A&M MEN’S BASKETBALL: “Texas A&M upset No. 1 Auburn basketball: Aggies honor Wade Taylor IV after major win” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

~ Lennar expands into Temple-Killeen area north of Austin - ABJ

~ Kane Russell Coleman Logan law firm expands to Austin - ABJ

~ Austin Infrastructure Academy set to launch with career fair - ABJ

~ Shipley Do-Nuts now serving coffee, doughnuts in Southwest Austin - Community Impact Austin

~ WCID No. 17 announces Stage 2 water restrictions - Community Impact Austin

~ Siete Family Foods expands warehouse footprint south of Austin - ABJ

~ 33-year-old man killed in 4-vehicle crash in Liberty Hill over the weekend - KXAN

~ Q&A: Tenants getting more active in Austin's office market despite record vacancies, expert says - ABJ

~ Bastrop coworking space opens, offers flexible options and community connection - Community Impact Austin

~ Kyle obtains land for wastewater infrastructure and road improvements - Community Impact Austin

~ Crews work to contain wildfire in southeast Williamson County - KVUE

~ Alloy Personal Training to open new gym in far Northwest Austin - Community Impact Austin

~ Buffalo Wild Wings sets sights on Kyle location - Community Impact Austin

~ P. Terry's Burger Stand tries 24-hour model at South Austin restaurant - ABJ

~ Evoke Acton Academy Northshore relocates to renovated space in Cedar Park - Community Impact Austin

~ Sushi Express & Poke Bowl now open in far Northwest Austin - Community Impact Austin

~ Rally Austin eyes affordability programs for creatives in 2026 bond package - Austin Monitor

~ All evacuation orders lifted for Hays County residents in wake of wildfires - Austin American-Statesman

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ DINING: “20 Classic Austin Restaurants” Eater Austin

~ DINING: “Craft Omakase tops Texas Monthly's best new restaurants list” Culture Map Austin

~ BLUEBONNETS: “Why bluebonnet season may be underwhelming compared to last year” KVUE

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ COMEDY: ”Whose Live Anyway?” with Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray (cast members of “Whose Line is It Anyway?). Paramount Theatre (713 Congress Ave). Doors 6pm, show 7pm. Tix $55 and up here.

~ TEXAS SOFTBALL: Baylor at #2 Texas. McCombs Field.. 6pm. Tix $6 and up here. Airs on SEC Network+.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Travis County. Social Services Manager. Salary: $68,500.00 - $75,000.00 annually. Info / apply here.